Info. on “tennis elbow” injections?
I was told I have "tennis elbow‘ in both elbows. Its very sore at times. The dr. told me he would inject medicine into it to help the pain on both elbows. Has anyone had these injections and do they hurt and how bad? The dr. said he wouldnt make it hurt….but im still terrified. What’s the procedure? Is there anything I can tell him how to numb it good? Thanks.
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Hi,
Tennis elbow is a painful condition of the elbow that occurs due to repeated forceful impact on the extended arm. It is the result of small tears in muscles and tendons just above the elbow.
The symptoms are
Pain caused by lifting or bending the arm or grasping even light objects such as a coffee cup.
Difficulty in extending the forearm fully.
Pain that lasts for 6 to 12 weeks.
What causes tennis elbow?
The injury resulting in a tennis elbow may initially consist of tiny tears in the muscles and tendons. Before these heal, the tissues may be subjected to stress again. This may result in the formation of rough scarred tissue and calcium deposits within the tissues. Collagen, a protein found in the muscles, may leak out from the injured areas causing swelling. The build up of pressure may cut off the blood flow and affect one of the nerves controlling muscles in the arm and hand, resulting in swelling, pain and a weak grip.
The doctor will be able to make a correct diagnosis before starting appropriate treatment. Adequate rest is required. The elbow should be used normally for all activities that do not aggravate the pain. The elbow and wrist should be put through a full range of motion at least once a day. The patient may start doing his normal activities once the tissues are healed.
Local heat may promote healing. Alternate hot and cold application may increase the blood flow to the part and wash out substances causing the pain. Local massage may also help in increasing the blood flow and reducing the swelling. Wearing long sleeves may give relief from pain by keeping the elbow warm and promoting rest. Drugs like ibuprofen may be taken to reduce swelling and pain. A pain-relieving ointment containing diclofenac may be suggested by the doctor to reduce pain and promote healing. If this does not work, local injections of steroids or even an operation may be required.
Cortisone
My mother has tennis elbow and has had cortozone injections.
They are painful for several days afterwards but they can work really well. It’s improtant that the days after you get the injection done that you do not do much physical activity. That’ll make it worse.
Take care - tennis elbow SUCKS!
My uncle had horrrrible tendonitis - is that tennis elbow? He could barely move his arms and it was disabling him… he was a week away from major surgery, when he watched something on TV talking about cortisone. Two injections and he’s fine! It was his miracle drug.
Yeah - you can certainly tell the doctor you’d like it really numb. Just say that! He knows what he’s doing, and they certainly take requests like that.
Good luck - hope it helps!