And the diagnosis is.....

[Regina]

Tennis Elbow!!

My arm has been hurting for a few months. I did what I usually do, ignore it and chalk it up to getting older. It started tingling a couple of weeks ago, which made me think "hmm..perchance I should see a physician." (I always talk to myself in prose.)

Imagine my surprise when he said I have tennis elbow. Exercise is a four letter word in my vocabulary so I have no idea how this is possible. He kept asking how I injured it and there wasn't anything that triggered it.

So, I have a lovely beige brace on my forearm and start therapy on Friday. Maybe I'll make it to Wimbledon yet.

 

[kab407]

12oz curls are a wonderful excerise!


Seriously, get well soon Regina!

 

[Regina]

12oz curls are a wonderful excerise!


Seriously, get well soon Regina!

Oh there you go, using that "E" word.

 

[DisDarling]

Tons of pixie dust coming you way Regina that you may feel loads better soon!!!

Amy

 

[mommyceratops]

Oh there you go, using that "E" word.

I got it once from lifting heavy bags/suitcases traveling..... Does you place of work require heavy lifting? Maybe to much exercise?

Making to many 7 am resservations?

Definatly need to speak to the boss....

 

[Geef]

I got it once from lifting heavy bags/suitcases traveling..... Does you place of work require heavy lifting? Maybe to much exercise?

Making to many 7 am resservations?

Definatly need to speak to the boss....

If it came from travel issues... that would be workmans comp... Hey, Pete...

 

[simonkodousek]

Get well soon Regina!

...exercise...

 

[tinkbutt]

maybe it is all that typing cramping your elbow up

hope you get better soon!!!

 

[DisneyKevin]

Back to work Martina!

 

[Regina]

I got it once from lifting heavy bags/suitcases traveling..... Does you place of work require heavy lifting? Maybe to much exercise?

Making to many 7 am resservations?

Definatly need to speak to the boss....

You know, when I drag my neantherdal era laptop with me, I dread having to lift that bag into the overhead compartment. I think you're onto something...

I think someone needs to get me a Mac Air.

 

[DVCsince02]

You may also want to try those magnetic bracelets. They really work and have become quite stylish (think Yurman).
Get well soon!

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

Maybe I'll make it to Wimbledon yet.

Did you mean "Wimpledon?

Seriously -- Right or left arm? I think I'm getting it in my right elbow...and think it's from my computer desk being too high (yes I'm embarrassed -- I think I am becoming "injured" over being on the internet and using the mouse in an unergonomic way!).

 

[Regina]

Did you mean "Wimpledon?

Seriously -- Right or left arm? I think I'm getting it in my right elbow...and think it's from my computer desk being too high (yes I'm embarrassed -- I think I am becoming "injured" over being on the internet and using the mouse in an unergonomic way!).

WIMPledon? You expect me to answer after that?? I only went to the Doctor once the numbness started. I thought that was preferable to having my arm fall off.

It's my left arm. I am left handed but mouse with my right.

I get an MRI tomorrow and was told no metal, including a certain feminine undergarment. I was told I could wear a sportsbra. But of course, since I'm always on the tennis courts, I have a vast array to choose from. I guess I'll be heading to WalMart today. No way I'm going to the Doctor's without having everything 'under control.'

 

[SFBayDon]

Hey Regina,

Take care of yourself. Repetitive stress injuries from time on the laptop can be a big deal. Having run a call center there are several ways this can turn south and cause real issues over the long term. One of the technologies is provided by a company called RSI Guard. http://www.rsiguard.com/ They offer a 45 day trial if you want to try it out. Also you will be introduced into the world of micro-breaks.

Wishing you all the best
Don

 

[wishspirit]

I feel the pain Regina! I am at home with the flu (ok not really compariable to Tennis Elbow, but i am feeling sorry for myself! )

Hope you feel better soon!

 

[MenashaCorp]

Tennis elbow... hmmm...

And she's going cruising in the Bahamas... hmmm...

And there's a TENNIS resort in the Bahamas, Stella MARIS... Hmmm...

(Look it up.. )

Coincidence??!?

 

[cocowum]

I was told I could wear a sportsbra. But of course, since I'm always on the tennis courts, I have a vast array to choose from.

You are so funny. I hope you feel better soon.