Question 1

i've had recurring elbow pain 3 times in the past 1 1/2 years. can an mri show bone besides soft tissue? it is painful to bend and straighten.

Accepted Answer

MRI: An MRI will show bone as well as soft tissues.  This test is more detailed than an mri.  Good luck!

Question 2

suddenonset elbow pain?

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

Question 3

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 4

what do i do for elbow pain?

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

Question 5

what can i take for elbow pain?

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NSAID: The vast majority of problems associated with elbow pain can be helped with and NSAID.

Question 6

what do you recommend for elbow pain?

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Antiinflammatories: Depends on the cause, but typically meds to bring swelling and pain down are the treatments of choice.

Question 7

my elbow pain what is the best way to do?

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Determine cause: Is it a sports injury? Excessive exercise? Trauma? Once the cause is determined, then an appropriate treatment can be recommended. Please see a local physician for an evaluation.

Question 8

what is a good way to relieve elbow pain?

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Depends on specifics: One would need to know more about the reason for your pain. The elbow is a tricky joint. If you recently injured the elbow you might have an undiagnosed radial head fracture as an example. If you have compression of your ulnar nerve that would lead to a whole different type of treatment. If you tore a biceps tendon that would have it's own treatment options etc...

Question 9

advice for my elbow pain when i lean on it?

Accepted Answer

Most likely you: Bursitis (olecranon bursitis) use elbow pad which have  foam rubber in it it will cushion the elbow.

Question 10

i'm having elbow pain what could cause this?

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Many causes: Elbow pain is hard to isolate without being seen. It often comes from over use of the wrist muscles that occurs with gripping and use of the hands (lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow). It can come from elbow injuries or arthritis. It can also come from nerve problems where the nerves in the neck are irritated, causing pain in the elbow.

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