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When i press down with my index finger on something, my forearm hurts even when lifting things. why is that? no injuries or exercise. ideas? help?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Epicondylitis: You might be describing epicondylitis or some other muscle strain/injury. If it's painful close to elbow, it might be tennis elbow if on outside (lateral) & golfer's elbow if on inside (medial) of elbow. Check out http://patient.info/doctor/tennis-elbow-and-golfers-elbow for info. RICE is usually good idea for injuries eg Rest, Ice, Compression & Elevation. OTC pain relievers should be ok. See doc

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Answered 9/4/2015

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A member asked:

When i press down with my index finger on something, my forearm hurts even when lifting things. why is that? no injuries or exercise. ideas? help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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