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Severe elbow pain in both elbows. i do have cortisone injections don in my hips every 3-5 years for bursitis. not sure if this is the same?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not sure either: But if turns out to be a similar thing, consider prolotherapy or prp injections.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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