I was just diagnosed with lupus, no rashes. I have terrible joint pain that moves from joint to joint. I have had 2 months of severe elbow pain on the inside, (told it was the ulnar collateral ligament) which is swollen and looks like a chicken egg under my skin. What choices do I have for treatment. I was told cortisone injections are not an option. I am allergic to codeine and Tylenol, which leaves me tramadol 100mg that barely takes the edge off. I have stopped all breads, red meats, and caffeine. any suggestions would be great.