Tennis Elbow ?

[Fiona]

Has anyone had tennis elbow and can confirm if this is what I am suffering with.

The area around my elbow is very painful, like a burning sensation. I am having trouble lifting but it is the burning which is the most troublesome.

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by Fiona

Has anyone had tennis elbow and can confirm if this is what I am suffering with.

The area around my elbow is very painful, like a burning sensation. I am having trouble lifting but it is the burning which is the most troublesome.

yup sounds like lateral epicodylitis, or tennis elbow for the non medical. The rheumatologist consultant confirmed to me on tuesday that I do not have arthritis but have tennis elbow.(god knows how GP didn't pick this up but he does always refer to Whipps X if unsure on anything)

If you press on the bony it part it should really sting , tubigrip or elbow clasp will ease the pain.

As always go to GP he will confirm (hopefully) or refer to Consultant

[Harlequin]

I have a similar thing, not quite the same though and in my right elbow. My doctor said it was because I am a W**ker and advised I should rest that arm and use the other.

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by dry suit diver

If you press on the bony it part it should really sting

It doesn't sting when I play around with it, just the burning pain which is intermittent.

[Fiona]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

I have a similar thing, not quite the same though and in my right elbow. My doctor said it was because I am a W**ker and advised I should rest that arm and use the other.

That's because you are a knob.

[dry suit diver]

Originally Posted by Fiona

It doesn't sting when I play around with it, just the burning pain which is intermittent.

Hmmm doesnt sound like it then, unless by intermittent you mean there for an hour or 2 then goes then comes back 3-4 hours later

[Prometheus]

Fiona , It's probably 'cause it's Wimbledon week.

[dry suit diver]

try this link tennis elbow

[Harlequin]

And a shiny one at that baby

[Mark Chase]

I have it from playing badminton. Lifting things arms straight out is very painful. My pain is very specific to one location on the elbow

Nurophen or other anti inflammatory and rest is the answer i am told. I also use a support when playing badminton and a very large hand grip on the racket.

ATB

Mark Chase