Overuse may lead to soreness, pain, and further stiffening. Discomfort is relieved by warmth and worse in cold, damp weather. A feeling of bruising and lameness may be present, even when the wrist is allowed to rest. Weakness in the arms and wrists, especially after repetitive tasks causing wear and tear on the joints and nerves, often indicates Ruta . Pain and numbness may extend from the wrist through the hand and into the fingers, and the hands and arms may tremble.
Symptoms are worse from getting cold.
In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.