Re: Tennis elbow - so aggravated

[Guest guest]

You were right to try rest first but when that doesn't work then you know it is time to get it looked at. I always think the worst, that I'll need surgery, etc. but my injuries have very rarely been that bad and the diagnosis actually makes me feel much more relieved (to know what is going on and how to get rid of it). Keep us informed, we all care! And you're welcome for the shove, it is one of my more "endearing" talents! (just ask my DH and WW members!) ;-)

Re: Tennis elbow - so aggravated

If the pain is that bad, you (a) need to see a doctor and ( need anti-inflammatories. The pain is not meant to just be an indicator you've overdone something again but it is an indicator that it is well overdone already. Anti-inflammatories are not just for pain relief they reduce the inflammation and help heal the affected area. They also help the rest of the body because your body is more stressed when it is pain and when it is trying to heal the area on its own (without any kind of help). It sounds worse than tennis elbow, btw. I'd have it checked out and then follow doctor's orders.

(patient of many for strains, sprains and worse and who finally learned that following doctor's orders, no matter how frustrating, really does work)

[Guest guest]

Oh no! Get well soon, Namiko! I hope you find a good doc who can get you fixed

up quick!

Sara

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> I've joined the ranks of the injured in this group, albeit slightly.

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> For days (okay, more like almost two weeks) I've had this nagging pain in my

left elbow, on the outside, next to the little bump of bone there. Even things

like lifting a carton of milk out of the fridge or turning off the faucet causes

a sharp pain. After a few days of Ignore It and Hope That It'll Go Away, an

Internet self-diagnosis told me that it's most likely tennis elbow. I even think

I know when I first tweaked that area - I should NOT have lifted so heavy, but I

thought I could handle it since I wasn't doing so many reps. Lesson learned!

[Guest guest]

Aw, thanks, ! I think I've mentioned before that some friends and I were thinking about visiting another friend in Seattle with a side trip to Portland, but that fell through. Funny though, my friends were only talking about donuts and places to eat in Portland and all I was thinking about was working out!Have a great time with Stacey!NamikoTo:

exercisevideos Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 11:42 AMSubject: Re: Tennis elbow - so aggravated

Namiko you're welcome to come and stay with me anytime! Would love to work out with you, AND take you to both Noel and Dr. No!In fact, that's what I'll be doing with Stacey in a few weeks!

, if I were in your neck of the woods I'd probably lie about how much pain I was in just so I could workout with you, not gonna lie!

But yeah, I'm getting some recommendations for doctors now...Namiko

To: exercisevideos Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 11:04 AM

Subject: Re: Tennis elbow - so aggravated

I agree, please go see a doctor or chiropractor for this! I wish you were here so I could take you to Dr. No!!

[Guest guest]

Namiko, I hope this is getting better already!!

 

I've joined the ranks of the injured in this group, albeit slightly.

For days (okay, more like almost two weeks) I've had this nagging pain in my left elbow, on the outside, next to the little bump of bone there. Even things like lifting a carton of milk out of the fridge or turning off the faucet causes a sharp pain. After a few days of Ignore It and Hope That It'll Go Away, an Internet self-diagnosis told me that it's most likely tennis elbow. I even think I know when I first tweaked that area - I should NOT have lifted so heavy, but I thought I could handle it since I wasn't doing so many reps. Lesson learned!

The bad thing is, I'm constantly lifting at least 33 pounds - namely, my kid - and even Turbo Kick (the punches) seem to make the elbow hurt. I was thinking of videos I could do but almost all of them involve the arms somehow, even if it's not the focus. I don't have too many DVDs where I don't have to bend the arms too much or put weight on them, like for pushups or planks.

I guess I should consider running for cardio? And making my son clamber up my leg somehow? *laughs* Okay maybe not.

Thanks for letting me vent! And hope the rest of the week is a good for everyone!

Namiko