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I have pain in my triceps, elbow and shoulder from throwing a football. how can i treat this? i'm a coach and will have to continue throwing.

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Rest, ice & NSAID's: your symptoms suggest tendinitis & lateral epicondylitis as possible diagnosis. Advise to rest your arm, ice the area & take 1-2 weeks otc aleve/naproxen 225 mg twice daily with food unless contraindicated based on your medical conditions. Alternative is advil/ibuprofen 400-600 mg 3x/day with meals depending on your weight. See orthopedist if no better or symptoms worsen. Pls rest arm

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Answered 1/16/2016

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