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Post by Really Red on Aug 11, 2017 18:12:46 GMT
My left elbow is showing all the signs of tennis elbow. I am miserable. I can't fold my arm or lift anything and the pain is pretty constant. Everything I read online says "rest" but I'm resting it and it hurts so spanking much!
Any thoughts? I've taken Motrin. I just want the pain to stop. I have a full weekend ahead of me!
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Post by scraphappy0501 on Aug 11, 2017 18:58:01 GMT
The only thing that worked for me (after weeks of anti-inflammatories) was a cortisone shot. Worked great and I haven't had an issue since!
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 11, 2017 19:07:42 GMT
When I had it my ortho made me wear brace that stabilized my wrist and thumb.. it sounds crazy, my elbow was free to move, but it worked! I wore it every waking hour for a month.
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Post by 16joy on Aug 11, 2017 19:14:47 GMT
Get a brace for tennis elbow and wear it 24/7. The brace is about 3 inches wide and you wear it on your forearm about 2 inches below your elbow. You can also ice it afew times per day and continue with the Motrin.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 11, 2017 19:16:10 GMT
I have no idea why this works, something to do with supporting the tendons? But, wearing this strap as prescribed by my doctor worked. It took at least 6 months. linkThey are available at Target or any drug store, too. |
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Post by Really Red on Aug 11, 2017 19:18:27 GMT
I have no idea why this works, something to do with supporting the tendons? But, wearing this strap as prescribed by my doctor worked. It took at least 6 months. linkThey are available at Target or any drug store, too. Six months!!!!!! The only thing that worked for me (after weeks of anti-inflammatories) was a cortisone shot. Worked great and I haven't had an issue since! I think I'll be calling my doctor on Monday morning if I don't feel better. Ugh!! |
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 11, 2017 19:20:30 GMT
Really Red Yes, it took a long time. But, the strap is really not a big deal. I kept one at home and one at work. I do think you should start with your doctor. Good luck!
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Post by valincal on Aug 11, 2017 19:31:39 GMT
I had it for over a year!! As others have stated, I used ice, rest, stretches and one of those tennis elbow straps...wear it faithfully or it's easy to re-aggravate the elbow. I also purchased a Flexbar and that's what finally fixed it for me. www.thera-bandacademy.com/tba-exercise/FlexBar-Tyler-Twist-for-Tennis-Elbow Anytime my elbow starts to feel achy I immediately stretch it out. I'm playing golf which also aggravates the elbow so I'm trying to keep on top of it. |
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Post by janeinbama on Aug 11, 2017 20:06:04 GMT
Two years, as I know exactly when I hurt mine. I tried OTC for a couple of months, then took anti-inflammatory meds, then went to ortho. I got a shot and he said I could get one more shot and I did 6 months later. He told me surgery for tennis elbow, (DH had it about 10 years ago) is not standard practice anymore. He also stated that Americans want a quick fix and some things just take time.
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Post by Really Red on Aug 11, 2017 20:44:56 GMT
Two years, as I know exactly when I hurt mine. I tried OTC for a couple of months, then took anti-inflammatory meds, then went to ortho. I got a shot and he said I could get one more shot and I did 6 months later. He told me surgery for tennis elbow, (DH had it about 10 years ago) is not standard practice anymore. He also stated that Americans want a quick fix and some things just take time.  OH MY GOD!!! I do not even play tennis (anymore) I am American. I do want a quick fix!!! I can't even bend my arm now!! I can't do that for two years!!! I'm not even sure I can do that until Monday. |
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Post by peabay on Aug 11, 2017 20:48:42 GMT
I play tennis 3 or 4 times a week and had a terrible bout around a year ago. Tried EVERYTHING and found an acupuncturist/massage therapist and was cured in two weeks. I couldn't believe how quickly I felt better. Give it a try.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 11, 2017 20:53:29 GMT
I would go and see a physio ASAP and get some treatment/exercises.
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 11, 2017 21:35:49 GMT
I've had it twice and neither time from tennis...both from electronics. The first was my right forearm from typing on my laptop while it was in my lap. My current case is near my elbow, but along the top outside edge. I'm pretty sure it's from how I hold my phone abecause when I'm on my phone too long it's really aggravated. PT, ice and anti-inflammatories are what my doctor prescribes.
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Post by janeinbama on Aug 12, 2017 0:10:53 GMT
Two years, as I know exactly when I hurt mine. I tried OTC for a couple of months, then took anti-inflammatory meds, then went to ortho. I got a shot and he said I could get one more shot and I did 6 months later. He told me surgery for tennis elbow, (DH had it about 10 years ago) is not standard practice anymore. He also stated that Americans want a quick fix and some things just take time. OH MY GOD!!! I do not even play tennis (anymore) I am American. I do want a quick fix!!! I can't even bend my arm now!! I can't do that for two years!!! I'm not even sure I can do that until Monday. It did not hurt with the same intensity for 2 years, all the measures helped, but time is what healed it. I could tell when I picked up a bag of groceries with that arm wrong and I had to be careful picking up our young grandchildren. The throbbing waking me up at night sent me to the DR. Save |
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Post by kate on Aug 12, 2017 3:08:27 GMT
I wore a brace for mine, too. It was a custom brace from the doc, but I imagine a drugstore one might give you some relief.
Rest, and find a way to minimize the activity that caused it. Mine came from an editing job where I was using a computer mouse 8 solid hours a day. At first, I had to switch the mouse to my non-dominant hand (not fun for the first few days!), and thereafter, I found a gel cushion under my wrist helped stave off flare-ups.
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Post by arrow on Aug 12, 2017 3:22:17 GMT
I had it and had a couple of shots in the elbow too. They helped for about a week each time. My Dr suggested surgery but I happened to mention it to my physio. She worked in the thumb and wrist area over a couple of weeks and it's been good for a few years now (touch wood) 😁
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Post by miominmio on Aug 12, 2017 10:30:22 GMT
After having suffered for nearly five years, I finally had surgery, and I haven't felt a thing since.
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Post by Really Red on Aug 12, 2017 11:30:02 GMT
I've had it twice and neither time from tennis...both from electronics. The first was my right forearm from typing on my laptop while it was in my lap. My current case is near my elbow, but along the top outside edge. I'm pretty sure it's from how I hold my phone abecause when I'm on my phone too long it's really aggravated. PT, ice and anti-inflammatories are what my doctor prescribes. This is why I think I have it, too. I got the band and wore it last night. That definitely helped. I also have been doing the twists (as recommended by Dr. Google) and those are so hard!! It's so funny that I could do 1000 with my right arm and with my injured left arm, it's a struggle to do 3. But I think they helped as well. I just do not have time to slow down! |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 12, 2017 18:47:34 GMT
NSAIDs and rest. I had it once. It was agony. I couldn't hold a pen, or, more importantly, a cup of tea. It took a month to settle.
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