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Why Do I Have Severe Pain In Elbow Joint And Arm?

I had my labs drawn yesterday and now am in severe pain and unable to move my arm . The pain radiates from my elbow joint down to my hand (right arm) and I am afraid I have a blood clot. I have RA and Fibro. I have my labs drawn frequently and this has never happened. No visible bruises and no bruise at the stick site. Should I call my doctor?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case,
There is possibility of thrombophlebitis , you may need to watch for spread of infection,

I will advise you to do ultrasound of elbow and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP

So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required treatment.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Why Do I Have Severe Pain In Elbow Joint And Arm?

Hello I have studied your case, There is possibility of thrombophlebitis , you may need to watch for spread of infection, I will advise you to do ultrasound of elbow and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required treatment. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care