dave Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 I agree with Paparock. That black band that you wear just below the elbow to take pressure off of that tendon can be like magic. But, strained is one thing torn is another. I had tendinitis once in my elbow and the band helps. Went out one day at work to dig some sign posts with a post hole digger. It must be the muscles and tendons that are used when using this tool because my pain was gone that day and has never returned. Quote
Guest avid Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 You guys are great. I really appreciate the good wishes. I have an appointment with the doc next week and suspect I will get an injection. I went fishing yesterday, with a writst brace on. I'm getting an elbow brace today. I was able to row and fish ok. There is a catch 22 here. The canoe I use has a bracket I can buy that will allow for a small outboard or trolling motor, but I bought the rowing model because the aerobic excercise is good for my heart. I didn't have much pain untill I tried to set the hook on a t rigged plastic worm. WOW I leterally saw stars. That hurt so bad. I mostly fished with my left arm and untill that blunder it seemed ok. I'll know better next time. If I thought not fishing for a couple of days would solve the problem I would do it no sweat, but I know people who have had tennis elbow, and even after quitting the game they still had pain years later. Like I said, I'll back off some and see what the doc says. Thanks again for the words of interest and support. sincerely, avid Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted March 3, 2006 Super User Posted March 3, 2006 Maybe you will be pleasantly surprised to find it's not as serious as it seems. I hope so, but you ought to quit pushing it until you see the doc. Good luck. Quote
Guest avid Posted March 4, 2006 Posted March 4, 2006 Hey PapaRock. I bought the elbow brace that you described with the air bladder. Wow what a difference! I know I still to rest it as much as possible, but that gadget made a world of difference. Thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted March 4, 2006 Super User Posted March 4, 2006 When reading your post, two things came to mind: The first was to try side-casting with 'spinning gear', which is essentially done with a flick of the wrist. Since the wrist can be used chiefly as the fulcrum, it may greatly reduce the elbow action The other thing that comes to mind is 'naproxen', the most powerful OTC pain killer (e.g. Aleve). On the downside, naproxen contributes little or nothing to the healing process, where ibuprofen may help to reduce any inflammation. Roger Quote
Rattletrap Posted March 6, 2006 Posted March 6, 2006 I have the same problem in both elbows. Tennis elbow and golfers elbow. I had surgery on might right one. It didn't work. Plenty of motrin and two hand casting is the key. Quote
Guest avid Posted March 7, 2006 Posted March 7, 2006 Well, I got the shot this morning. It feels a little better already, but I guess it will take a day or two to get the full effect. Two handed casting does help, but I hope I can go back to using one hand. One of the pros can't cast with one hand because of arthritis. Paul Elias? I'm not sure, but he states that the inability to cast one handed is the thing that bothers him the most about his condtion. Anyway, thanks again for all the encouragement and good wishes. BassResource.com rocks 8-) Quote
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