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I have severe pain on the ulnar side of my elbow. could this be attributed to psoriatic arthritis?

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It could be : It could be tendonitis secondary to your psoriatic arthritis.

Answered 4/22/2013

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Possibly: However, it sounds more like a medial epicondylitis. This is likely not related to the psoriatic arthritis.

Answered 4/22/2013

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Dr. Alex Meyers answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Medial elbow pain: Also consider cubital tunnel syndrome.

Answered 4/24/2013

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Dr. Joseph Gregorace answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Elbow pain: This could be ulnar neuropathy(cubital tunnel syndrome). Irritation/inflammation of the ulnar nerve as it passes within the cubital tunnel of the elbow can cause medial elbow pain, tingling sensations down the forearm into the hand with weakness in some muscles of the hand. Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) is also a cause of 'inner elbow' or medial elbow pain. A consult with a physiatrist is.

Answered 7/10/2015

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