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What Causes Severe Pain In The Elbow And Arm?

I have been experiencing extreme pain in my left arm, particularly around and in my elbow. This pain has been going on for six weeks. This morning, I noticed that when I used my left trigger finger, the pain was even more excruciating. I experience pain when I lift anything with my left hand/arm, twist my left hand/forearm and when I reach out with my left arm.
Tue, 26 Jul 2016
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This sounds like a tendonitis problem. Usually it resolves with rest, an elbow brace, and ibuprofen, but you need to see your doctor since you may need a cortisone injection.
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Elbow And Arm?

Hello This sounds like a tendonitis problem. Usually it resolves with rest, an elbow brace, and ibuprofen, but you need to see your doctor since you may need a cortisone injection.