Pain in mouse arm/tennis elbow~Need Advice~

by FlyingHighNow 11 Replies latest jw friends

  • FlyingHighNow
    FlyingHighNow

    So when I was in Connecticut for three and a half months, my son in law had his computer mouse placed high up. Using it eventually caused my right fore arm, just above the elbow and right shoulder to become inflamed and painful. I also developed some numbness and tingling in my hand and arm.

    When I got home, at first the "stuff" started to feel better. Gradually it almost went away. Now it has returned full fury. My arm and shoulder hurt like hell.

    Has anyone else had this happen? What did you do for it? Owwwww!

  • FlyingHighNow
    FlyingHighNow
    Ice and rest and time



    I tried Advil. No help. I tried hot water bottles, at night. That helped me get off to sleep. I looked this up on line and found a site that said pain killer/anti-inflammatory meds and ice packs. So I went to the store and spoke to the pharmacist. He said to try Aleve since Advil didn't work. He didn't recomment BenGay or linament. I bought some anyway. Well, neither of them is helping as much I'd like them to. But now my stomach hurts from the Aleve.

    Since it's winter, I was hoping not to have to use ice. I thank you for your advice. I guess I'll have to quit being a baby and try ice, as soon as I get some big zip lock bags. Tonight I don't have any.

  • oldflame
    oldflame

    I have it in both elbows. You can buy a brace it contains a air pillow inside of it that applies pressure in order to relieve the pain. They cost about $25.00 each. Once you get tennis elbow it never goes away unless you go through surgery to correct it. I just live with it but then I have a huge intolerance to pain. When it gets real bad I just massage the muscle on the outer part of the forearm and that gets me through the rough times.

  • Robdar
    Robdar

    I had it. I got rid of the pain and numbness by exercising the arm and staying off the computer for a while. Aleeve works pretty good for the pain.

    Feel better soon.

    Robyn

  • DannyBloem
    DannyBloem

    FlyingHIghNow,

    Be carefull with it. Especially when it start hurting when you not using the computer, like also in the night.

    The most important thing is to prevent it. That is to have a good sitting position when being at the computer. There should be no stress on the shoulder, the elbow should be in a 90 degree angle (about) and shouls have support (then there is less pressure on the shoulder). Make sure you do not continue to be in a streesull position when using the internet for example, I mean that you do not have to keep pushing the mouse button or so, that is not good. The top of the screen should be at the same height of the eyes.

    When this continues take the warnings of pain serious, and try to do somethings else for some time (weeks).

    DannyB

  • Clam
    Clam

    Sounds like a repetitive strain injury.

    Although they're generally marketed for arthiritis you may like to try Glucosamine tablets.

  • Rook
    Rook

    Hello,

    I would personally recommend using BioAstin (Natural Astaxanthin) from microalgae. It is a dietary supplement with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

    Natural astaxanthin has been proven to combat inflammation in several human clinical studies involving people with:

    • rheumatoid arthritis
    • carpal tunnel syndrome
    • joint and muscle soreness after exercise

    All of the Marathon Athletes here in Hawaii will not leave home with-out it.

  • Scully
    Scully

    Make sure you take medications like Aleve or Advil with food to prevent stomach upset. And NEVER take them together. You might be able to take the Aleve at bedtime, and that way you won't notice the side effects as much.

    Get checked for bursitis in the elbow and shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive movement strain/injury.

    Ice the painful areas (15 minutes on, 15 minutes off, repeated as necessary). Once the pain subsides, you can use heat to loosen the muscles and make sure you go through the range of motion several times daily to prevent the muscles and joints from seizing up. You can buy a "sleeve" for your elbow or a patch for the back (which you could use on the shoulder) that starts out cold and then gets hot.

    Try rearranging your computer work station regularly to change the position your arm is in and prevent a repetitive movement strain.

    And this is probably harsh advice: avoid using the computer as much as possible for a week or so.

  • jgnat
    jgnat
  • unique1
    unique1

    Definitely get a brace and wear it constantly for the first few weeks, not just when you are on the computer. We use those tendons and muscles all day not just on the computer. My stomach gets upset after large amounts of the antiinflammatory as well so I started taking an herbal remedy. http://www.swansonvitamins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10051&productId=12143&R=16077&indexBy=category&tab=1&N=4294967184+236

    It doesn't work as fast as a pain reliever but it did help after time. I also use a magnetic bracelet. Get one that is high powered, not one from Walmart, they don't work.

    Also try ergonomic mouses and wrist rests and perhaps a melted keyboard. Hope some of this helps.

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