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myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024) 5 years ago

What is the best way to get tennis elbow to heal? I have been told that it can take months for the tear in the muscle or tendon to heal. I have to be able to use my arm as I am a school bus driver and a grandmother. I have tried the Capsasin Cream until my arm burned everytime I used it. Now I am using a Lydocain Patch taht was prescribed to me. Great. That helps with the pain, but doesn't promote healing. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. amydawn11 (644)   5 years ago

I don't think that it will ever heal. You could try using one of those braces that you can wear on your arm, some people say that relieves the pain.I was told I have tendonitis and so I asked the doctor what I can do about it cause sometimes the pain is so bad in my hand I can't do a lot with it. His response was don't use it! ha ha very funny eh.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

Like you actually not use a body part when it is there. That would be like not stubbing the sore toe every time you walk! LOL


myLot reputation of 99/100. amydawn11 (644)  5 years ago

LOL, yes I guess I got the funny doctor that day..lol

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2. myLot reputation of 81/100. Gambler2 (7511)   5 years ago

I have to deal with tennis elbow all the time as I train very heavy with weights. You must put your elbow first in hot water for a bit then immediatley put it in ice cold water. You do this back and forth 3-5 times. Now you should start taking high vitamin c and flax oil, this heals the elbow. It takes time but it will get better and go away.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

Thanks! I am not sure why in the world my article posted twice, but oh well.

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3. myLot reputation of 92/100. Rickrocks8 (847)   5 years ago

I messed up my elbow this winter with all the snow. It's gonna sound really strange but you should take B 6 it is very helpful with your joints. Mine isn't all the wat better but it isn't nagging me all the time either. It does take about a month for you to see a change. If that doesnt help maybe you should go see the DR.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

I have been to the doctor, but he doesn't seem to think much of it. Just use this or that and it will be okay. HA HA!


myLot reputation of 92/100. Rickrocks8 (847)  5 years ago

Try the b 6 then, Walgreens often has a buy one get one free on their supplements.

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4. myLot reputation of 89/100. hockeygal4ever (5360)   5 years ago

Do they have your arm wrapped or in a sling at all? When my son had a tear in his arm from hockey they pretty much made it as stiff as possible with braces that he could take off when needed. I think it's simply a matter of time and not much more. I know when you have broken bones, drinking a ton of milk really does help to get the break to fix itself but muscles and tendons tend to need "no use" as the best method.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

NO. They really can't put me in a sling or anything because I have to use my arm daily being a school bus driver. The school safety people would have a fit if I drove with only one hand! Not that I can't do it, but it isn't the safest way to drive a bus full of kids!


myLot reputation of 89/100. hockeygal4ever (5360)  5 years ago

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5. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElusiveButterfly (9602)   5 years ago

I had a bout with tennis elbow. I wore a wrist splint to stabilize my wrist and also a stap for my arm. There are several that I have tried. The one that worked best for me was one that had a pillow that applied pressure to the tendon to alleviate the pain.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

Thanks. I have been thinking about getting some kind of ace bandage or something.


myLot reputation of 99/100. ElusiveButterfly (9602)  5 years ago

Ace bandage will only offer minimal relief. Using the elbow strap will be better. You can find them at WalMart or many drug stores. Of course, working in a store that sold these products, I can recommend some good ones. Hely-Weber is a great one. It is a pull on that velcroes. I have one at home and use it when I get a flare up.

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6. myLot reputation of 94/100. finlander60 (1070)   5 years ago

The term Tennis Elbow is usually tendonitis. The two terms seem to be used to describe the same condition. My Doctor gave me a strap about 3-4 inches wide. The instructions he gave me with it were to wear it while I was working for about a month. I would strap it around my arm about 4" below my elbow, and wear it for my whole shift. I wore it for about 6 weeks. My elbow is now fine. I hope this is helpful. I was also told to use ibuprofen for pain.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

When my husband gets paid again, I am going to go buy some kind of ace bandage or something for my arm. Thanks!


myLot reputation of 94/100. finlander60 (1070)  5 years ago

Thank you for the Best Response. I wish you luck with the Tennis Elbow.


myLot reputation of 97/100. rachael5760 (1290)  5 years ago

I'm going to the doctor today for the same problem. I will ask for a strap. What kind of strap works best? Last year I had trigger thumb. I had a shot of cortizone and it cleared up. Did you use the elbow while wearing the strap? How does it feel now?

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7. myLot reputation of 86/100. liperoterachel (10130)   5 years ago

A ginger bath. My mom use to put ginger in my bath when I was sour from sports.


myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1024)  5 years ago

I hadn't heard of this. Thanks. I will look it up on the internet and see what all it entails.

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