Question 1

can i use a sling to ease my bursitis pain in my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the acute phase of an elbow injury a sling may be used for comfort, but not for long.  Taking the extremity out of the sling and undergoing range of motion movements is imperative to fast healing, prevention of loss of movement, and strength.  Dr. J.

Question 2

can children get bursitis?  my son has elbow pain.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Children have bursas too, albiet small ones, but traua to a bursa can cause inflammation and pain.  Bursas usually overly joints which they try to protect due to the exposure of those bones or joints to easy injury, usually blunt trauma.  Dr.J.

Question 3

severe elbow pain in both elbows. i do have cortisone injections don in my hips every 3-5 years for bursitis. not sure if this is the same?

Accepted Answer

Not sure either: But if turns out to be a similar thing, consider prolotherapy or prp injections.

Question 4

elbow bursitis - safe to use kettlebells?

Accepted Answer

Safe but not advised: The most common elbow bursitis is an olecranon bursitis.  This usually is not very painful but does cause a prominent bump on the back of the elbow. It is safe to use kettle bells, but the bursitis will not go away until you rest the elbow. Sometimes we need to remove the bursa with surgery.

Question 5

what can i use for elbow pain if i don't have a doctor?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDs: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the mainstay of stay-at-home-therapy. These include Aspirin (650-975 mg four times a day with food), Ibuprofen (400-600 mg every 4-6 hours with food), Naproxen (220-440 mg twice a day with food). Rest and heat can help. If it's not improving, consultation with your doctor will take it to the next level.

Question 6

what can i do to relieve my elbow pain? i've been having pain in my right elbow for about a month now, don't really use my arm for any sport etc
thanx

Accepted Answer

You don't need: to be an athlete to develop LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS an inflammation of one of the elbow tendons...

A brace may help...ask your druggist OR if symptoms continue see an upper extremity Orthopedic specialist!''
Hope this helps!
Happy Healthy New Year
Dr Z

Question 7

shoulder pain, arm pain and numbness elbow pain, dull and sometimes stings diagnised with over use injury more than 2 months ago still have pain?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue sprain: Teen female with shoulder-arm-hand syndrome. Might be crossed muscle syndrome cervical muscles or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. See comments. See an Osteopath. Physical Therapy, acupuncture, massage and biofeedback might be needed.

Question 8

suddenonset elbow pain?

Accepted Answer

RICE!: Rest, ice, compression (ace wrap), elevation.  Also add an NSAID like ibuprofen.  If the pain continues see a physician.

Question 9

how to stop elbow pain?

Accepted Answer

Stop playing tennis: Elbow pain would usually be caused by repetitive movements of the joint, causing tendonitis (inflammation of the tendon), hence the name, "tennis elbow." so reducing activities that exacerbate or cause pain should eliminate the problem. There are other causes of elbow pain that should be ruled out, if you cannot localize or discover a cause on examination. See your doctor to make sure!

Question 10

what do i do for elbow pain?

Accepted Answer

Ice it : Ice the elbow three times a day and take OTC motrin 200mg three times a day

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