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What Causes Persistent Elbow Pain?
Question: Hi, I have been dealing with wrist and elbow pain for about 4 months. I have seen numerous doctors and undergone numerous tests, xrays and MRI's. I took a emg and nerve conduction test both came back negative for entrapment. I feel as though this is nerve issue. Are there any other test for nerve entrapment and damage?
Brief Answer:
Nerve issue less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Nerve entrapment is best diagnosed by NCV and EMG. Since both the tests are negative this can be due to a mild nerve irritation. if it is associated with tingling and numbness then a nerve related issue is more likely. Only pain can be related to muscle spasm or a minor sprain in the area. Taking methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like pregabalin can help in decresing the nerve related pain. You need to avoid all painful activities and try an oral muscle relaxant and see if it helps. Using an elastic elbow brace or band will also help in providing an extra support to the area.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Nerve issue less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Nerve entrapment is best diagnosed by NCV and EMG. Since both the tests are negative this can be due to a mild nerve irritation. if it is associated with tingling and numbness then a nerve related issue is more likely. Only pain can be related to muscle spasm or a minor sprain in the area. Taking methylcobalamin supplements and medicines like pregabalin can help in decresing the nerve related pain. You need to avoid all painful activities and try an oral muscle relaxant and see if it helps. Using an elastic elbow brace or band will also help in providing an extra support to the area.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi, thanks for your informative response. Drs have mentioned tennis elbow. Would tennis elbow cause pain in the wrist and hand. The pain is felt more in the hand. I feel discomfort any time I bend my hand backwards. Thank you for your time
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. Tennis elbow can cause pain in both wrist and elbow. Tendonitis is also likely. MRI scan can help in proper diagnosis.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes. Tennis elbow can cause pain in both wrist and elbow. Tendonitis is also likely. MRI scan can help in proper diagnosis.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
MRI scan will help.
Detailed Answer:
MRI scan can help in detecting the nerve entrapment or tendonitis at elbow or wrist.
Regards.
MRI scan will help.
Detailed Answer:
MRI scan can help in detecting the nerve entrapment or tendonitis at elbow or wrist.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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