can gout effect an elbow joint?
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Yes, it generally will affect the big toe(s) first and then go from there. I am a woman who has had it since childhood. Unless you have it in your family line, gout usually comes around when you're in about your thirties.
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YES, its called tarsal tunnel syndrom\nbut it must NOT include joint stiffness in the mornng, you may have some form of arthritis.\nyou better see a rheumatologist.
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It truly depends on the cause of the pain. What joint is it? Are you overdoing some activity that is straining the joint? Have you been checked for arthritis? Have you had an injury at that location? If none of these are a problem, consider taking a supplement such as "Move Free" that contains condroitin and other proven substances to help with joint health.
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Yes there is. It is a stretch. Tennis elbow is normaly caused from strain and that strain can be avoied, usually, by doing stretches. \nEven after you get tennis elbow you can help get rid of the pain and the problem by doing one simple stretch.\nBe VERY cautious when you start doing this stretch.\n\nStand facing a table (dinning room table is the right height for most people).\nTurn your hands so the palms face away from your body.\nRaise up on your tippy toes (sounds silly but it is necessary for your hands to be in the right position)\nPlace the tips of your fingers on the edge of the table.\nYou will feel as if this is an odd position. That is okay.\nThe next step you need to be VERY cautious of....\nVery slowly try to put your palms on the table. \nThey wont go all the way down if you have any type of muscle strain. Don't force your hands down. \nGently with very very little force try to place your palms on the table. Then let up and rest your arms. The first few times that will be enough of a tendon stretch.\nVery gently do this stretch several times a day and you will begin to be able to place your palm on the table. When you can place the palms of your hands on the table, then ever so gently come down off your tippy toes. Again, this is a very slow gentle movement.\nIf you do this stretch when you feel the tightness in your elbow you won't have to have the pain of tennis elbow.\nJust remember to be cautious, slow and easy.\nAlso a message therapist will be able to do the same thing.... just be careful who you let work on you.
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(m)\n\nTennis elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) is a condition where the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender, usually as a result of a specific strain or overuse. While it is called tennis elbow as it is suffered mostly by tennis players, it should be noted that it is by no means restricted to tennis players. Anyone who does a lot of work involving lifting at the elbow joint is susceptible to tennis elbow.
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it might...might enlarge your joints or may increase chances of joint diseases.  i've cracked my knuckles since i was a kid, i need to since i use my hands a so much. just don't overdo it. and don't believe that stupid myth that it causes arthiritis. that hasn't been proven.
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I did repetitive lifting at work.  My elbows hurt so bad by the end of my shift I couldn't lift anything, I would drop it.  First had cortisone shot, therapy eventually surgery to repair the tendons.  Get checked out.  I was told that I will have permanent damage.  Surgery is the last resort, try other options, stop lifitng as much as you can.
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Gout,look it up and see if you find anything like your symtoms.
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Best remedy is always the natural remedy - lots of WATER and limit eating the purine (uric acid) sources!\n\nWhy? Gout (gouty arthritis) is caused by increased uric acid in the blood which may be due to several reasons:\n\nOne is increased intake of purines that contributes to the uric acid in the blood when eventually metabolized, Second is when the person has a deficiency in his kidneys that the accumulated uric acid in the blood cannot eventually get out of your system.  Another reason is when the person has hypercatabolism or increased degradation of body tissues that could also lead to increased uric acid production and concentration in the blood.\nSo what now if you have an increased uric acid concentration in the blood?  High uric acid levels in the blood without enough water/fluids, or without the proper excretory function of the kidneys will leave/deposit these uric acids in the joints and eventually forming them into uric acid salts.  These salts when formed in the joints makes it swollen or painful, and thus a gouty attack.\n\nThere are also other factors that lead to higher retention of uric acid in the blood like cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol drinking, intake of caffeine, fatty and salty foods.  All of these tends to increase uric acid concentrations in the blood, not because they are the source of it, but they tend to minimize its excretion from the kidneys.\n\nTo minimize gouty attacks, bear in mind the following:\n\n1)  Drink a lot of water - at least 2 liters per day to flush out extra wastes in the blood.  Don't worry, water is zero (0) calories so it won't make you gain weight!\n\n2) Limit intake of high purine containing foods: internal organs, dried beans, nuts & seeds, lentils, mushrooms, anchovies, sardines, small types of fishes.\n\n3) Avoid the foods that tend to minimize the uric acid excretion from the blood: fats & oils (in excesive amounts), chicken skin & wings - breast is best, alcohol, coffee (caffeine), smoking.\n\n4) Avoid eating salty foods as they tend to promote water retention in the blood, minimizing excretion of the fluids including uric acid accumulated in the blood.\n\nThese simple things when followed will surely help you out with your gout.\n\nAlso, maybe you should try to visit your doctor and let your kidneys be checked, as sometimes (as in sometimes, not always!), having a gouty attack could also be the effect or symptom of a malfunctioning kidney/s.  Who knows, prevention is better than cure, and kidney malfunction/(death) is irreversible.\n\nThere are also some other drug remedies for gout which is typically used for acute (immediate or for the moment) attacks.\n\nFor those people who are sure they don't have kidney malfunction, they can use Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs.  These drugs tend to reduce the swelling and pain as fast remedy.  Drug list include: Indomethacin, Diclofenac or Ketorolac.\n\nColchicine may also be used for acute attacks.\n\nFor prolonged use, you may use Allupurinol 100mg once daily for 2 weeks.  Dose may be increased to 300mg once daily after the first 2 weeks.\n\nThough, the best remedy is still the first that i have offered: WATER & Diet Therapy.  This will give you a less costly remedy, and more enjoyable life without the medications.
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Nope. It's simply caused by the release of air pockets between the joints. It's a myth that it causes arthritis. It may make your knuckles a little larger (mine have), but it won't cause any major health problems.
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Well, have you been cracking your nuckles?That causes arthritus, and that's exactly what happens when you have arthritus.So the only way to make it hurt less, is to talk to your doctor, and get a prescription.
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MRI is not usually necessary for lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow. Maybe the injection was not done properly or you have not eliminated the very thing that caused your tennis elbow in the first place. Have you tried physiotherapy?
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Yes it just might. Continuous driving may damage the tendon which can take a long long time to heal (tennis or golfers elbow)
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sounds like gout. or maybe monoarthritis.\n\nis the joint hot? can you  move the finger or is it stiff? do you have back pain? any other finger or hand joints problems?\n\nyou need a  ESR  blood test , and an x ray  for now.\nmaybe after that serum uric acid , and aspiration of joint fluid.
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Change your diet.  Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid.  Eliminate alcohol (especially beer), rich foods, red meat.
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What is gout? \n\nGout is a form of arthritis marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints. It is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) as well as stiffness in a joint or joints. Without treatment, gout attacks tend to recur and may cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.1\n\nWhat causes gout? \n\nGout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia). Hyperuricemia usually does no harm, and most people with high levels of uric acid in the blood never develop gout. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, uric acid may form crystals that accumulate in the joints. The exact cause of hyperuricemia sometimes goes undiscovered, although inherited factors (genes) seem to play a role. Gout can seem to flare up without specific cause or can be brought on by factors such as being overweight, eating meats and seafood that are high in chemicals called purines, taking certain medications (especially aspirin and diuretics), and drinking too much alcohol.
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Gout was once thought to be due to drinking too much alcohol and eating too many rich foods. Although eating certain foods and drinking alcohol may trigger a rise in the level of uric acid in the body, these habits may not by themselves cause gout. Gout is most often caused by an overproduction of uric acid (due to metabolism problems) or decreased elimination of uric acid by the kidneys.\n\nHome Treatment\nGout, an inflammatory joint disease causing acute pain and swelling, usually develops after a number of years of buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints and surrounding tissue. If you have been diagnosed with gout, take steps to:\nDecrease the pain of an acute attack. \nRest the affected joint until the attack eases and for 24 hours after the attack. \nElevate painful joints. \nApply a warm compress to the affected joints. If this doesn't help, try putting ice packs on affected joints. \nRelieve inflammation by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Do not take aspirin, which may abruptly change uric acid levels and may make symptoms worse. \nPrevent recurrences. \nBeing overweight is a risk factor for gout. If you are overweight, a diet that is low in fat may help you lose weight. However, avoid fasting or very low-calorie diets. Very low-calorie diets increase the amount of uric acid produced by the body and may bring on a gout attack. For more information, see the topic Healthy Weight. \nAlcohol can reduce the release of uric acid by the kidneys into your urine, causing an increase of uric acid in your body. Beer, which is rich in purines, appears to be worse than some other beverages that contain alcohol.4 \nDiets high in meat and seafood (high-purine foods) can raise uric acid levels.5 \nCertain medications that are given for other conditions reduce the amount of uric acid eliminated by the kidneys. These include pills that reduce the amount of salt and water in the body (diuretics, or "water pills"), niacin, and regular use of low-dose aspirin. Talk to your health professional about other medications that are equally effective but safer to use for people with gout. \nCold hands and feet can precipitate an attack of gout. Try to keep your hands and feet warm, and take extra care to cover your hands and feet during cold winter months. \nModify your risk factors. \nKeep your weight within the normal range for your height. \nFollow a moderate exercise program. \nAvoid a diet rich in meat and seafood.5 \nHave an evaluation for lead poisoning if you have been exposed to lead in your job or through hobbies. \nContinue to take any medications prescribed to you for gout. However, if you have not been taking medications that lower uric acid (such as probenecid or allopurinol) prior to the attack, do not begin taking it when the attack begins. These medications will not help relieve acute pain and may actually worsen it. \n\nMedications\nMedication treatment for gout may be done in two separate stages. \n\nFirst, the pain, swelling, redness, and warmth (inflammation) during an attack of gout is treated until the symptoms have gone away. \nSecond, after the inflammation has subsided (2 to 4 weeks), other medications may be used to reduce the uric acid level in the blood and reduce the frequency of future attacks. \nMedications to lower uric acid levels are not given until a gout attack is over. Starting these medications during a gout attack can cause movement of uric acid stored elsewhere in the body, which can make the gout attack worse.\n\nLong-term medication treatment depends on how high your uric acid levels are and how likely other gout attacks are. In general, the higher the uric acid levels and the more frequent the attacks, the more likely it is that long-term medication treatment will help.\n\nDuring a gout attack \n\nYou may already be taking a medication to lower uric acid levels in the blood at the time of an attack. If so, you should continue taking your medication, even during an a