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[wilkie113]

I've bee plagued with a bout of tennis elbow for a while now, and have recently started getting pins and needles in my hands, both arms. I work as a laborer, and this doesn't help at all. As I'm waiting to go and see the doctor, has anyone else experienced anything this bad tennis elbow wise? Or am I worrying for the sake of worrying

Tom

[ijmorgan]

Had it quite bad for the first time when my son was born from holding him funny, got to be really painful. Did a lot of research and rest was the best thing that was recommended probably hard given what you do. I also had some deep tissue massage on my forearms which helped immensely but extremely painful, plus lots of iced and heat. You can also have an injection or acupuncture which is supposed to have benefits.

[wilkie113]

Cheers for the reply mate, will see what the doctor recommends, I've been told to rest it, but working as a laborer it's pretty hard haha!

[ProCricketer1982]

Rest is important Tom, hard given your role but it really would make a difference. Massages will help initially and when you do go back to doing something that'll set it off you can get support bands for just below he elbow (see nadal and other tennis/cricket players).. That offers support to the affected area and can help.

I'll ask my doc friend at work next week for an answer all medical and pm you it.

[wilkie113]

Rest is important Tom, hard given your role but it really would make a difference. Massages will help initially and when you do go back to doing something that'll set it off you can get support bands for just below he elbow (see nadal and other tennis/cricket players).. That offers support to the affected area and can help.

I'll ask my doc friend at work next week for an answer all medical and pm you it.

Supports have been working bud, but this week the pain has gone from not really noticeable to excruciating, and not being able to feel my hand sometimes is worrying haha!

[Wickets-then-runs]

Mate, this sounds a bit like carpal tunnel syndrome. Get it checked out! 

[wilkie113]

Mate, this sounds a bit like carpal tunnel syndrome. Get it checked out! 

Off to the doctors in half hour mate

[WalkingWicket37]

Mate, this sounds a bit like carpal tunnel syndrome. Get it checked out! 

If it is then an operation may be required

[wilkie113]

If it is then an operation may be required

Just googled it aha! to relieve pressure on the nerve. I will let everyone know what the verdict is when I get back from the quacks

[wilkie113]

Doctor diagnosed as carpel tunnel, anti-inflammatory tablets been given. So just a waiting game to see if it clears up

[ProCricketer1982]

Good luck dude, fingers crossed for you that it's just something trivial

[wilkie113]

Good luck dude, fingers crossed for you that it's just something trivial

If it doesn't clear up will more than likely need an operation the quack said

[WalkingWicket37]

Doctor diagnosed as carpel tunnel, anti-inflammatory tablets been given. So just a waiting game to see if it clears up

Hope it clears up mate, if you do need surgery my Mum's had both hers done and said once it's done there's no looking back.

[wilkie113]

I'm actually hoping that it does clear up! Or surgery may put me out of cricket for a few weeks lol! But in all fairness, I'd rather get it sorted ASAP

[FattusCattus]

Oh Wrinklie - I'm sorry to hear of your troubles!

Out of cricket for a few weeks you say? Better let a 'proper batsman' look after the Dynadrive then