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Posted 8/16/2011 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi- I was just wondering if anyone had experienced painful elbows with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Its not like normal joint pain im experiencing but almost as if I had bruised both elbows (I haven't knocked or hit either elbow as far as I know). Its very strange and theres no swelling however I don't tend to swell much anyway. I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced it. I've been having a bad time recently health wise due to suffering from infections, heavy nosebleeds and chronic heartburn so one more thing to wonder about now haha. Anyway please let me know if you've suffered the same thing.
Posted 8/16/2011 5:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Lynny23...I have been diagnosed with Cubital Tunnel Syndrome (NOT carpal tunnel syndrome), which essentially means the ulnar nerve is being pinched by my inflamed elbow joints (inflamed from the R.A.)...my right elbow, in particular, is the worse one that is stiff and achy; at times, almost to the point of being unusable...about three weeks ago, my hand/elbow surgeon did a cortisone shot to see if it would make a difference, and it did - a huge difference...I am able to hold off on surgery for a bit.

When I was younger, the R.A. would have my elbows "freeze" every now and then; literally, they would stiffen up at a 45-degree bend and I wouldn't be able to unbend them for days and the pain was excruciating.

I hope this helps and I hope your elbows feel better QUICKLY!
Posted 8/16/2011 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
My RA first started in my knees and elbows, and my elbows were extremely painful. They are sort of permanently swollen now. They are much better than they were though. Hope you feel better soon!

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