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elbow pain
i have pain in my left elbow. i didnt hit it or anything. i am right handed. the pain is real bad if i pick up something and extebd my arm straight. it started about a week ago. my doctor wants me to get a nerve test. i had it exrayed and it showed nothing. i am wondering if the nerve test is a waste of time and should i just get a mri??
You might have cubital tunnel syndrome, also called "cell phone elbow". It's basically the same thing as Carpel Tunnel Syndrome except it occurs from the continuous bending of the elbow instead of repetive motion on the wrist. Try using ice to the back part of your arm / elbow and ibuprofen, and use your left arm for a while. If you don't notice a difference after a week then see the doctor...hope this helps...
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Hello,
There can be many possibilities for your symptoms. Most likely it can be a case of olecranon bursitis or lateral and medial epicondylitis(tennis or golfer’s elbow). Bursitis is an inflammation of small sacs of fluid (bursae) that help joints move smoothly. Olecranon bursitis, which affects the olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow, is sometimes called Popeye elbow. Tendonitis is when tendons become inflamed, irritated or suffer microscopic tears. Lateral and medial epicondylitis are tendonitis of outer and inner side of elbow respectively.
Other causes are gout, arthritis related enthesitis and cellulitis.
I feel that a clinical evaluation by an orthopedician and an x-ray and blood tests are necessary for confirming a diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
There can be many possibilities for your symptoms. Most likely it can be a case of olecranon bursitis or lateral and medial epicondylitis(tennis or golfer’s elbow). Bursitis is an inflammation of small sacs of fluid (bursae) that help joints move smoothly. Olecranon bursitis, which affects the olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow, is sometimes called Popeye elbow. Tendonitis is when tendons become inflamed, irritated or suffer microscopic tears. Lateral and medial epicondylitis are tendonitis of outer and inner side of elbow respectively.
Other causes are gout, arthritis related enthesitis and cellulitis.
I feel that a clinical evaluation by an orthopedician and an x-ray and blood tests are necessary for confirming a diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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