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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Elbow

I have extreme pain in my right elbow which is affecting my work. It seems to go down to my hand could this be RSI as I work with computers at work but ususally just using the keyboard I notice this pain when I use the mouse for more than about 2 or 3minutes then it takes at least half an hour to dissipate. Should I visit my GP I have been using Nurofen Gel to no avail and also taking Joint Care pills but no results there either.
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
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I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely olecranon bursitis.Repetitive stress injury is most unlikely as you work mostly with computers.Over extension and flexion results in RSI.An orthopedic examination is necessary to rule out this.You should use some soft padding for elbow while typing.Elbow sleeve will also helps.NSAIDs like aceclofenac for short duration and physiotherapy will help to improve in such case.In case of no improvement corticosteroid injections like triamcinolone will help.Hope this may help you.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Elbow

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.Your problem is most likely olecranon bursitis.Repetitive stress injury is most unlikely as you work mostly with computers.Over extension and flexion results in RSI.An orthopedic examination is necessary to rule out this.You should use some soft padding for elbow while typing.Elbow sleeve will also helps.NSAIDs like aceclofenac for short duration and physiotherapy will help to improve in such case.In case of no improvement corticosteroid injections like triamcinolone will help.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.