When I woke up 8 days ago, my left elbow was in much pain. I don't remember bumping it or anything like that. It is considerably swollen, painful to the touch, and is colored a bright red, and is even very warm to the touch. I haven't called my Dr. because I thought it would go away. (Don't know if this is related but when I woke up this morning I had a red "blotch on the top side of my hand which I've never had before). I know it's tough to make a diagnosis over the web but an you give me any advice? Thank you,