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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  • Wesley J. Wesley J. replied Dec 10th
    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.
  • Mel M. Mel M. replied Dec 10th
    possible tendonitis? i know a lot of people who complain of the very same or similar symptoms. either way, call a doctor!!
  • Dan B. Dan B. replied Dec 10th
    Put down the WiiMote! :) I'd offer advice but nothing I would offer (aside from a Pinot Grigio) would rival Wesley's advice.
  • Aria A. Aria A. replied Dec 11th
    Any idea how you hurt it?
  • Anne H. Anne H. replied Dec 11th
    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.
  • Wesley J. Wesley J. replied Dec 12th
    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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