so last week i hurt my left arm somehow so i can't really raise above my shoulder b/c of pain, there's searing pain in my elbow, and it really hurts to type. like, right now. any have any ideas?
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10 months, 1 week ago by
Anne H.
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You don't know exactly how you hurt it? Well, according to the internet-
In adults, the following steps can help treat many cases of elbow pain:
* When you first notice the pain, apply ice up to 15 minutes every hour for the first day. Continue to apply ice every 3 to 4 hours for up to 3 days. Wrap the ice in a cloth -- do not apply ice directly to the skin.
* Wrap the elbow with a bandage, such as an ACE bandage. You may need an air splint to keep the elbow immobilized.
* Keep the elbow elevated above your heart, if possible.
* Give the elbow joint complete rest for at least 2 days. DO NOT return to the activity that caused the problem for at least 3 weeks. Then, gradually strengthen the muscles around your elbow. A physical therapist can teach you how to do this.
* While you are resting the joint, take pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
* After the initial rest period, you should begin to gradually strengthen the muscles around the elbow through gentle flexibility exercises.
Contact your doctor if:
* You have a prolonged case of tendinitis that doesn't improve with home care.
* The pain is due to a direct elbow injury.
* There is obvious deformity.
* You are unable to use the elbow.
* You have fever or swelling and redness of your elbow.
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possible tendonitis? i know a lot of people who complain of the very same or similar symptoms. either way, call a doctor!!
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Put down the WiiMote! :) I'd offer advice but nothing I would offer (aside from a Pinot Grigio) would rival Wesley's advice.
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Any idea how you hurt it?
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well i got a flu shot 2 weeks ago and it started hurting a few days after that...but it's not swollen or anything it just hurts really bad especially when i type. so i should probably stop typing. haha.
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Are you right or left handed? If it has been hurting for almost 2 weeks, why haven't you visited a qualified physician? Are you one of the uninsured masses? Feel free to type a response in morse code, with your good hand.
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