Question 1

i woke up with elbow pain a month ago. it feels bruised but there is no mark. seems to hurt more when straight, esp if i'm leaning on hand. what is it?

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Elbow pain: This is now one of the most common questions and complaints in american medicine today.  

Tendonitis or bursitis caused by over use or repetitive motion by using our mouse and or typing on the key board all day long are the most likely cause of pain without any traumatic injury.

Rest, making the opposite hand the 'mouse' hand on occasion and anti-inflammatory medication is all that my be needed.

Question 2

i woke up with elbow pain on my non dominant arm. it feels bruised but there is no mark. seems to hurt more when straight, esp if i'm leaning on hand.?

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Be seen: There are many possible problems, from arthritis to a ligament strain or other inflammatory problem.  If nsaids like advil or Aleve (naproxen) are not helping, see your physician.

Question 3

i went to sleep and i woke up with shoulder and elbow pain in both arms and i haven't exercised recently, and i'm not sure if i should go to the hospi?

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Depends: If the symptoms resolve within a few minutes, then they may simply be related to your sleep position. If so, you should see your doctor. If symptoms not resolving in a few minutes, then you should go to the hospital emergency to get evaluated for spine injury.

Question 4

after having sex on the 2nd week of the pill, i took plan b one step. days after, i woke up with severe knee, elbow pain and finger swelling! why?!

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You need: You need to see your gyn.  You could have a condition called reactive arthritis which can be triggered by infections such as chlamdyia which can result from unprotected sex, but can be treated with antibiotics.  See your doctor soon.

Question 5

broke my collarbone (slightly)was told to wear a sling and did for 5 days and havent since,woke up with aching pain in elbow, broke 3 weeks ago,?

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Follow up: You may want to foow up with an orthopedic surgeon. Ask if is appropriate to do any more X-rays, and what the recommended treatment is. Hope this helps!

Question 6

woke up yesterday with shoulder pain elbow, wrist, and finger pain all on my right side also had numbness and tingling in all areas and hand weakness what could it be?

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Need more info: From the symptoms you describe it sounds line what may be what is commonly called a "pinched nerve" with a radiculopathy (inflammation of a nerve root). Several causes could be age, injury etc. It's like hitting your "funny bone" in your elbow. You might be well served to see an osteopathic physician (D,O,). or an M.D.. A D.O. can be found  under physicians in the Yellow Pages

Question 7

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 8

how to stop elbow pain?

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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 9

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 10

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.

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I woke up with elbow pain a month ago. it feels bruised but there is no mark. seems to hurt more when straight, esp if i'm leaning on hand. what is it?

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I woke up with elbow pain on my non dominant arm. it feels bruised but there is no mark. seems to hurt more when straight, esp if i'm leaning on hand.?

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I went to sleep and i woke up with shoulder and elbow pain in both arms and i haven't exercised recently, and i'm not sure if i should go to the hospi?

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After having sex on the 2nd week of the pill, i took plan b one step. days after, i woke up with severe knee, elbow pain and finger swelling! why?!

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Broke my collarbone (slightly)was told to wear a sling and did for 5 days and havent since,woke up with aching pain in elbow, broke 3 weeks ago,?

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Woke up yesterday with shoulder pain elbow, wrist, and finger pain all on my right side also had numbness and tingling in all areas and hand weakness what could it be?

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