Author Topic: Hyperextended Elbow (Read 482 times)

United · « **on:** September 03, 2004, 11:49:18 PM »

I found a pain in my right elbow a few days ago and just ignored it. The pain got much worse, almost so bad that I couldnt take it anymore. I talked to a friend of mine who is also a doctor, and he said that I more than likely hyperextended my arm on the inside of the elbow.

I got some of those icey-hot sleeves and have had that on for a while.

What are some good ways to treat this without going to a doctor?

AaronM2 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:50:44 PM »

LOL getin old r u:p

Sandman · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:51:19 PM »

Go to a doctor. If you're lucky, he'll give you Vicodin.

United · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:52:07 PM »

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Originally posted by AaronM2
LOL getin old r u:p

Not really. Many people of all ages have this problem. I coached a little league baseball team, 12 year olds, and a kid did this in the first practice.

United · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:53:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Go to a doctor. If you're lucky, he'll give you Vicodin.

Ive got a "healthful" supply in my medicine cabinet.

Dont want to go to the doctor. Every time I go I get diagnosed with a new disease...

NUKE · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:53:32 PM »

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Originally posted by United
Not really. Many people of all ages have this problem. I coached a little league baseball team, 12 year olds, and a kid did this in the first practice.

well *********, you are old!

United · « **Reply #6 on:** September 03, 2004, 11:55:04 PM »

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Originally posted by NUKE
well *********, you are old!

Isnt the ****** ******* asterisk thing in another **** thread?

Seriously, anyone have any suggestions?

Sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:01:06 AM »

Ice, rest, and pain killers.

What does your doctor friend suggest?

AaronM2 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:01:58 AM »

LOL hehe that must suck as he said go to da doc geez i fell down my stair this morning filling a little dizzy then try to run down da stairs i fall down hit my back hard

it hurt but i live lol coundent take any air in 4 about 4min Scared da watermelon outa me though i was going to brake my neck

United · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:04:03 AM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Ice, rest, and pain killers.

What does your doctor friend suggest?

He recommended ice for the first 24 hours, then heat. Maybe some Blue-Emu cream to numb pain if necessary.

He said he couldnt give me a more detailed explanation without X-rays/further study.

rpm · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:22:34 AM »

The only treatment is to imobilize the arm (wear a sling), and let it heal a few weeks. Anything else is just treating the symptom, i.e. pain.

United · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2004, 12:28:04 AM »

Thats what I was afraid of. I'm an active person involved in many outdoor activities, and along with work I don't have any time to keep an arm immobilized for that period of time.

Thanks for the information though.

Also, is there any way to strengthen that part of the arm? Its in the crease on the inside part of my elbow. I know theres no muscle there, but this isnt the first time its bothered me, just the first time ive hyperextended it.

FUNKED1 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2004, 02:41:07 AM »

Use a little more lube next time.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2004, 08:47:04 AM »

Cold only. Heat just makes it worse.

Jackal1 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2004, 09:09:39 AM »

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Originally posted by United
just the first time ive hyperextended it.

It will be a lot easier to do next time.
I have hyperextended both knees down through the years kicking magneto powered Harleys. After the first time........get ready for more.
Your doomed, DOOMED I say.