edie3
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Post by edie3 on Jul 27, 2014 19:44:36 GMT
I can't take NSAIDS.
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Post by twistedscissors on Jul 27, 2014 21:19:43 GMT
I injured my elbow in April falling off a ladder. I've been to chiropractor, dr, cortisone shots, ice, heat, etc. I started physical therapy on Friday and can already tell a difference. Therapist also had me. Buy one of the elastic bands with a little pad/pressure point thing and it helps way more than I could've imagined.
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anniebygaslight
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 27, 2014 21:25:13 GMT
I had it once. It was awful, especially as it was my left arm, and I'm left handed. I took NSAIDS. Sorry, I have no other suggestions. I hope you find an effective treatment.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Jul 27, 2014 21:52:04 GMT
I can't take NSAIDs either, but I can take Tylenol. That could help with the pain. You could also do heat and/or cold, and I encourage you to get physical therapy. PT always helps when I need it. I hope you feel better soon.
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Jul 27, 2014 22:48:07 GMT
thanks! The older I get, the less I like the fact I can't take NSAIDS.
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Theresa/TSC
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Post by Theresa/TSC on Jul 27, 2014 23:12:07 GMT
The fastest treatment is to go to an ortho doc and have a steroid shot. I have recurrent tendonitis (that's the fancy word for tennis elbow) and even knowing what would work, I still don't get the shot, LOL, so I understand if you don't want to go. They have a band that you can buy at WM (or anywhere like that) that has a velcro adjustment for tennis elbow. You wear it about 1-1/2 below your elbow. It puts pressure on the muscle/nerve to help the inflammation. Sports creme helps too and it doesn't stink. |
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Post by katiekaty on Jul 28, 2014 1:07:24 GMT
Tennis elbow is usually cause by a repetitive rolling motion of your arm for the elbow to the wrist inward. Figure out what you are doing and stop! Sometime a wrist brace plus a elastic band will help. Usually rest is best and discontinuing the repetitive motion. If you are playing tennis, a couple of lessons should correct the wrong motions. Seeing and ortho will help-injections and recommendations for physical therapy to correct the damaging motions and strengthen the muscles. Surgery is very rare and usually causes more issues than fixes. Rest your arm and take it easy. Good luck!
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finaledition
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Post by finaledition on Jul 28, 2014 1:47:04 GMT
I needed a steroid shot. Worked quickly. Would do it again if needed.
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Post by sugarmama on Jul 28, 2014 1:49:09 GMT
I suffer from this also, and have had 2 cortisone shots in the past 4 years. I have suffered from tennis elbow off and on for 20 years! I can't have another cortisone shot because of the damage they do to the surrounding tissue. The shots did work, they just eventually wear off and the pain comes back.
I have hurt so badly this summer, that I have been wanting surgery, but I am trying to rest my arm and change some of the things I am doing. I have 2 friends who had surgery and they both said it was successful.
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Post by omarakbt on Jul 28, 2014 2:05:16 GMT
Biofreeze alternated with something warm
elbow brace
acupuncture
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Post by sugarmama on Jul 28, 2014 2:24:10 GMT
I've wondered about acupunture...my friend from high school raves about how good it is.
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edie3
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Post by edie3 on Jul 29, 2014 0:16:14 GMT
thanks for all the info and good wishes.
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Post by susans sister on Jul 29, 2014 0:22:59 GMT
My Dad had this and if he ate a grapefruit every morning it didn't hurt. During the summer he ate canned grapefruit, not sure if it is still available. Sounds silly but it worked for him.
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Post by Dori~Mama~Bear on Jul 29, 2014 0:23:12 GMT
I have tendinitis really bad in both elbows and shoulders. I found that wear a band (I found mine at walmart. The wrist ones were to small but I found that the knee bands work great for me) on the arm mid way between the wrist and elbow helps but you have to wear it every day for months. link |
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Post by mightyme on Jul 29, 2014 0:31:03 GMT
I injured my elbow in April falling off a ladder. I've been to chiropractor, dr, cortisone shots, ice, heat, etc. I started physical therapy on Friday and can already tell a difference. Therapist also had me. Buy one of the elastic bands with a little pad/pressure point thing and it helps way more than I could've imagined. I have seen those bands and wondered how they would do. I may just pick one up. I was stressed today and its so weird how it can act up. |
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