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Post by justcindy on Jul 22, 2014 16:00:43 GMT
It's been two months now that I hurt my elbow/arm/shoulder by being too aggressive with the hedge trimmers.
Dude, I've read online about how long this takes to heal, but what. the. hell. I still can't grip stuff. It wakes me up at night if I move wrong and it hurts like crap! Last night I was almost in tears, it was just. hurting. I was just laying in bed in a normal position and it HURT. Should I go to the doctor about it? DH did this a few years ago and I remember him asking me to rub his elbow a few times, and he said it took a couple months to go away. He doesn't think I should go. But this isn't' going away and last night SUCKED. Am I that much of a pansy?
Anyone have experience with this, and can you give me some suggestions to relieve the pain? I've even looked up youtube vids for pt type excercises. They hurt like a B&^% and haven't helped.
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Post by valleyview on Jul 22, 2014 16:51:56 GMT
Tendinitis is horrible! I have had it in shoulder, elbow and foot. None goes way quickly. My best advice is to see a doctor and get PT evaluation. Therapists know more about what works and how long it takes to get better. In the mean time - ice and rest. Good luck!
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Post by katiez4kids on Jul 22, 2014 16:54:17 GMT
are you SURE it is tendinitis? If you have insurance I do not see why NOT go to the doctor. Atleast you know for sure and he might give you some exercises. Or a cortisone shot or something! at least pain relievers.
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Post by BeckyTech on Jul 22, 2014 17:06:35 GMT
If it's tendinitis, boy, do I feel for you. I know the feeling of just sitting there crying from the pain. It can be agonizing. Yup, I've actually had it in my wrists. I was on a plane one time and sat next to a nurse. She told me she felt bad for me, I would have been better off pain-wise, if they had been broken. I couldn't even open a package of crackers.
I have had recurrences over the years, mainly in my right wrist from using a mouse. Getting an ergonomic mouse saved me.
I agree, physical therapy is the ONLY way to get pain relief. Those PT people really know their stuff. Every once in awhile I'll get a twinge, but just working with the balls of clay (?) kind of a silly-putty type substance in my hands (think stress ball), calms it right down for the wrists.
I don't know what they would do for the elbow/arm/shoulder, but get thee to a doctor and get a referral for PT ASAP.
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Post by scrapsuzy on Jul 23, 2014 22:01:10 GMT
I have tendonitis so chronically that they call it tendonosis, and it is my Achilles Tendon! Both heels. Definitely get to a doctor for help, which will probably be in the form of a cortisone shot and/or PT.
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Post by gar on Jul 23, 2014 22:04:43 GMT
I've only ever been told to rest my wrist when I had tendonitis but mine wasn't perhaps as severe as yours.
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Post by peabay on Jul 23, 2014 22:05:44 GMT
I have tendonitis in my wrist from tennis and my doctor told me that ice, ibuprofen and rest was pretty much all I could do.
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Post by heather on Jul 23, 2014 22:24:51 GMT
I've had it on and off for years in my wrist. YEARS. I knit so it really sucks. But the only thing you can really do is rest it. Don't push it.
I wear a wrist splint when mine acts up. It basically forces me to rest my wrist. That's the only thing that has consistently helped. At the first tingle, I put it on and the symptoms go away in a few days. If I ignore the first signs and try to push through the pain, or suck it up, it could be hurting for weeks.
So be patient. Rest it. Good luck!
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Post by joyfromny on Jul 23, 2014 22:28:11 GMT
Yes be patient and rest it. My SIL i doing physical therapy and she says that is helping a bit.
Good Luck
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 23, 2014 22:40:46 GMT
I'm on week 13 of an elbow injury. They are saying tendinitis is what it causing my pain. I've had a cortisone shot in my elbow and shoulder. I've been going to chiropractor the whole time as well. I start physical therapy on Friday. I really hope it helps.
Rest really isn't an option for me. I'm a single mom and business owner so home and work stops when I stop.
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Post by threecs on Jul 23, 2014 22:48:12 GMT
I have tennis elbow. Currently going to physical therapy a couple times a week. It's helping but it is a slow process.
I did get a cortisone shot, and it did help for a while.
Also, wear a wrist splint at night ... that has helped a lot.
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Post by Scrapbrat on Jul 23, 2014 23:25:04 GMT
I've had it in my wrists, the TOPS of my feet, and in my shoulders. With my feet, I pretty much hobbled around for months. The shoulders were realty the worst for me because it hurt to lay down so I couldn't sleep. I did PT for my shoulders but it didn't help much. Ice and rest were the main things. It really does have to just run it's course.
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Post by ddly on Jul 23, 2014 23:32:06 GMT
I have arthritis in my shoulders, I know it's not the same but it feels the same to me. Ice, gentle stretches and an anti-inflammatory(I use a generic aleve) help a lot more than you'd think.
You have to make sure you are consistent with all of it.
Lisa D.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 23, 2014 23:33:34 GMT
It's been two months now that I hurt my elbow/arm/shoulder by being too aggressive with the hedge trimmers. Dude, I've read online about how long this takes to heal, but what. the. hell. I still can't grip stuff. It wakes me up at night if I move wrong and it hurts like crap! Last night I was almost in tears, it was just. hurting. I was just laying in bed in a normal position and it HURT. Should I go to the doctor about it? DH did this a few years ago and I remember him asking me to rub his elbow a few times, and he said it took a couple months to go away. He doesn't think I should go. But this isn't' going away and last night SUCKED. Am I that much of a pansy? Anyone have experience with this, and can you give me some suggestions to relieve the pain? I've even looked up youtube vids for pt type excercises. They hurt like a B&^% and haven't helped. If I were you..head to a doc. When I had it in my foot, PT and an anti-inflammatory saved me~~ |
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Post by Flibbertigibbet on Jul 23, 2014 23:38:17 GMT
Tendonitis takes forever to heal. It's got to have complete rest. I'd go see a doc to confirm.
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Post by evnimom on Jul 23, 2014 23:49:18 GMT
I've had it for over a year. I refused to talk to the doctor about it until 3 months ago. I've had two shots that proved to be ineffective. I went to PT for over 6 weeks without any improvement. My doctor ordered an MRI and it turns out I have a slight partial tear. Not sure of the next step but I see an ortho next week. My advise is to go to the doctor!!! There's no reason for you to stay in pain that may or may not go away. I thought mine would go away on it's own but it didn't.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jul 24, 2014 8:12:05 GMT
I have it recur every couple years. i used to be a professional photographer and the heavy lenses made it worse.
It takes forever to get better, and you are at risk of it coming back.
I pretty much taught myself to do most things with my left hand to give my right arm a break. I also gave up shooting for several months, except for weddings I had already contacted for.
The last recurrence was 2 years ago, and I still actively work at avoiding another. If my left arm can do something, I use that. I use it for driving, cleaning, and especially any move that requires squeezing and pulling. Unfortunately, I am terrible at using lefty for scissors, writing, and using a camera. I make it a point to stop frequently when I am doing something that uses my right hand/arm. It slows me down, I used to be super fast, but no more, it's not worth it. Take frequent breaks. But so far, as long as I am careful, I'm ok.
I'm always in fear of another recurrence.
I hope your pain goes away.
A PT may be able to teach you how to avoid it happening again.
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