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Members responded to a question about persistent left elbow pain by sharing their own experiences with elbow flare-ups, with several noting... Read more

Members responded to a question about persistent left elbow pain by sharing their own experiences with elbow flare-ups, with several noting that pain often mirrors itself on the opposite side of the body over time. Many members discussed treatment approaches that have provided varying degrees of relief, including cortisone injections (which helped some for up to two months), heat therapy, elbow support wraps and slings, ice, and St. John's wort oil. A recurring theme was that tendon-related elbow pain, whether from tennis elbow or inflammatory conditions like psoriatic arthritis or axial spondylitis, can take anywhere from weeks to over a year to heal and often requires rest, mindfulness about daily movements, and patience through the recovery process.