Question 1

red rash across nose and cheeks, worse after sun, tmj, reynauds, sore elbow joint, chronic dry eyes, non painful mouth ulcer. could this be lupus?

Accepted Answer

Lupus?: Go find out. The Lupus rash has a distinctive butterfly shape. There is a blood test to screen for Lupus. Your medical history will have to be revises, and you will have to be examined, to determine if you have Lupus.  See your General Practitioner or a specialist Endocrinologist for examination, imaging, lab tests, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment plan.

Question 2

can cortisone injections to elbow cause avascular necrosis of elbow? i had 4 injections. last two to elbow joint

Accepted Answer

Not common: Usually avn of any joint is due 2 oral steroids or im injections on a long term basis, also etoh abuse. The intra articular injections repeatedly into a joint cause permanent damage 2 the articular cartilage of the joint.

Question 3

can cortisone inj to elbow joint cause a change in radial collateral ligament of elbow joint? as i can't straighten elbow and suffering sharp pain

Accepted Answer

Usually not: The injection could cause some pain but i never heard about damage to the ligament from the injection.

Question 4

i have found a lump above where i have a metal plate in my right arm and swelling just below my elbow joint in the same arm. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory: nodule or inflammed cyst, Call your local orthopedic surgeon or operative surgeion.

Question 5

not caused by injury. for the past week, i have been unable to fully bend or extend elbow. pain is on the inside, top of the joint during movement.

Accepted Answer

Locked elbow: Very important to make sure you do not have a spontaneous infection. If you have any fever redness or lots of pain with motion go to ER or your family doctor and get this checked out ASAP.  If not infected could be a loose body or other soft tissue structure getting stuck in the elbow joint.  Go to an orthopedic surgeon and get 3Vs xrays of the elbow done. If Xrays negative then get MRI.

Question 6

rt elbow joint hurts when doing things such as wiping eyeglasses or cleaning tables etc. i'm lt handed but do some things w rt hand.  cause?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation?: It needs to be checked by your Family Doctor.needs to be examined and if indicated may need imaging like X-ray or MRI.there might be an inflammatory process like olecranon Bursitis,golfer's elbow or arthritis etc

Question 7

does hypothyroidism cause joint pain and swelling ? (e.g. finger joint, elbow joint )

Accepted Answer

It can: Through different mechanisms, generalized edema or swelling, myopathy or muscle inflammation or direct joint effusions or fluid accumulation.

Question 8

i have been having elbow joint pain for several months now. i do weight lifting and assume that is the reason why, but the elbow os even sore on days when i dont excersize and sometimes shooting pain. shiuld i see the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Probably good idea: the site you are having pain is one where various inflammatory processes can be responsible. You could see if gentile heat would improve blood flow &amp; allow your system to heal, but pain between workouts point to a more chronic process. Shooting pain can also involve the nerves that pass through the area. An exam &amp; some therapy may be your best option.

Question 9

i have recently strained a tendon in my left arm just above my elbow joint this caused a lump ultrasounds revealed no problems and i have had physio as well now my arm has a burning sensation on my forearm between my wrist and elbow it feels really hot bu

Accepted Answer

Possibly a ganglion.: Ganglion cysts are swellings of the linings of the sheaths around the nerves or tendons, arising usually after some form of trauma (which might just be a sharp yank or twist).  They can get bigger and smaller as they fill and empty with fluid as part of the inflammatory response.  The pain comes from the space they take up.  They are seen with mri. If not this, have the nerves evaluated w/ emg.

Question 10

small mobile tender mass when leaning on elbow. is it a cyst causes my elbow pain and how do i fix it?

Accepted Answer

Cyst on elbow: It seems you have a cyst and only way to get rid of it is surgical excision.

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Red rash across nose and cheeks, worse after sun, tmj, reynauds, sore elbow joint, chronic dry eyes, non painful mouth ulcer. could this be lupus?

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Can cortisone injections to elbow cause avascular necrosis of elbow? i had 4 injections. last two to elbow joint

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Can cortisone inj to elbow joint cause a change in radial collateral ligament of elbow joint? as i can't straighten elbow and suffering sharp pain

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I have found a lump above where i have a metal plate in my right arm and swelling just below my elbow joint in the same arm. what could cause this?

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Not caused by injury. for the past week, i have been unable to fully bend or extend elbow. pain is on the inside, top of the joint during movement.

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Rt elbow joint hurts when doing things such as wiping eyeglasses or cleaning tables etc. i'm lt handed but do some things w rt hand. cause?

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Does hypothyroidism cause joint pain and swelling ? (e.g. finger joint, elbow joint )

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I have been having elbow joint pain for several months now. i do weight lifting and assume that is the reason why, but the elbow os even sore on days when i dont excersize and sometimes shooting pain. shiuld i see the doctor?

A member asked:

I have recently strained a tendon in my left arm just above my elbow joint this caused a lump ultrasounds revealed no problems and i have had physio as well now my arm has a burning sensation on my forearm between my wrist and elbow it feels really hot bu

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Small mobile tender mass when leaning on elbow. is it a cyst causes my elbow pain and how do i fix it?

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