Question 1

every time i lift my right elbow feels like it traps something  and i have to put it back to normal position have tingling down ring and pinkie finger?

Accepted Answer

Sounds ulnar nerve: Your symptoms highly suggest a problem with your ulnar nerve in the elbow joint itself.  It may become "stuck" or entrapped in the groove somehow.  Have you tried raising that right elbow in some other position to see if that were to change anything in terms of the feelings in your fingers. You should see a neurologist for further clarity on this problem and not really wait.

Question 2

i fell and landed on my elbow. above my elbow hurts to touch and it hurts when i put weight on it but i can lift things fine. i cant tell is muscular or bone related. fall was 2 days ago should i go get it x-rayed or give it time? im emt for work?

Accepted Answer

: Would suggest having your elbow assessed by a trauma doc or ortho in order to have a proper plan and for peace of mind. In case needed, imaging may be ordered based on exam.

Question 3

having bad shoulder pain every time i go back to work. i sometimes get numbness in my elbow and bad neck pain. i usually have a headache on my fridays. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: What type of work do you do? Repetitive motion? Heavy lifting? Sitting or standing still for long times? Without more info the best advice is to see your local physician for an examination.

Question 4

what could be causing my elbow hurt every time i bend or move it?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 5

my elbow hurts every time i throw a ball?

Accepted Answer

It depends: In a younger person, this could little league elbow and break down of the elbow joint that can lead to long term elbow problems. If the pain is medial and goes into your ring and little finger, it's probably cubital tunnel syndrome, which is a pinched nerve on the inside of the elbow. If its the outside of the elbow, it may be tennis elbow syndrome. If it keeps hurting see a doctor.

Question 6

my shoulders, elbows, wrist and ankles pop like sound when begining to lift weights. can it mean arthritus?

Accepted Answer

No: Joint cracking or popping is normal as long as it does not cause pain.

Question 7

my elbows, wrist and shoulders click say when i get up from a chair, bed or getting ready to lift weights?

Accepted Answer

Noises are common: Lots of things in the body make noise, but are harmless. If you aren't having symptoms such as pain, or stiffness, i wouldn't worry about it.

Question 8

i keep feeling something in my upper arm pop every time i forcefully extend my elbow. what could be causing this. the pain is closer to the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Dislocation possible: I would follow with an orthopedist to examine your arm. If the pop is closer to the shoulder you may have a dislocation, labrum tear, instability or rotator cuff injury.

Question 9

i was in a car accident couple months ago and injured my elbow. now every time i put any pressure on it there is a lot of pain. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

Elbow pain : It depends on the mechanism of injury, what side you were on, where you had trauma on your elbow. You should go to an orthopaedic surgeon for a physical exam. Be able to point to your pain with one finger, know the exact day it happened. You may or may not need x-rays but you should get an exam. How's your neck? Good luck.

Question 10

have elbow bursitis for 2 weeks, no pain, full range of motion. still lots of fluid build up. how can i get that to go away also can i lift weights?

Accepted Answer

Can drain it: Can drain it  your physician can drain it, but it might come back. I assume you have a olecranon bursitis. If it’s best to get clarification because sometimes these can be infected.

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Every time i lift my right elbow feels like it traps something and i have to put it back to normal position have tingling down ring and pinkie finger?

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I fell and landed on my elbow. above my elbow hurts to touch and it hurts when i put weight on it but i can lift things fine. i cant tell is muscular or bone related. fall was 2 days ago should i go get it x-rayed or give it time? im emt for work?

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Having bad shoulder pain every time i go back to work. i sometimes get numbness in my elbow and bad neck pain. i usually have a headache on my fridays. what should i do?

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What could be causing my elbow hurt every time i bend or move it?

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My elbow hurts every time i throw a ball?

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My shoulders, elbows, wrist and ankles pop like sound when begining to lift weights. can it mean arthritus?

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My elbows, wrist and shoulders click say when i get up from a chair, bed or getting ready to lift weights?

A member asked:

I keep feeling something in my upper arm pop every time i forcefully extend my elbow. what could be causing this. the pain is closer to the shoulder?

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I was in a car accident couple months ago and injured my elbow. now every time i put any pressure on it there is a lot of pain. what's wrong?

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Have elbow bursitis for 2 weeks, no pain, full range of motion. still lots of fluid build up. how can i get that to go away also can i lift weights?

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