OOooh a little over a third of all the people that ever post in this
newsgroup.
   The truth of it is that we have to rest the joint that is inflamed and
the more we use an inflamed joint, the more damage is done.   We have to
control our immune system which is attacking ourselves and it is more than
our joints.
   What medicines has your doctor prescribed to do that?

Harv

Ps  I came down with RA when I was 38 and am now,, 68 without loss of joints
and can do most things today but I have been under the care of different RDs
since I was 45.

As far as I know, cubital and carpal tunnel involves the wrist and should
relieve hand pain.

But yes, I've had carpal tunnel surgery, successfully on both hands.

And I'm having a terrible time with my right elbow.  But that's tennis elbow
from playing with an extremely demanding dog.  Shots helped.  Changing
motions to avoid aggravating that tendon is also helping.  As well as being
far more careful about resting my elbows on the arms of the computer chair
or sofa.  And trying to be careful how I sleep on them.

Jo

i have diff. with both elbows/ulnar nerve

enough damage over the years to the joint structure that about the only
remaining thing would be to have the nerve moved, and i'm just not
willing to go thru another surgery at this time.

Hello

I have problems with both elbows. I have had the "tennis elbow" tendon
repair surgery and the ulnar nerve transposition surgery, both on my
left elbow.  My right elbow has been screaming for attention for the
past 6 or so months but I am just not ready to have surgery again
yet.  My left elbow tendon that was repaired has torn again. I have
had multiple injections in both elbows, at this point more helpful to
the right than the left, if I'm able to rest it until it settles down.

I've been reading about a new therapy for tendon injuries.  It
involves having blood drawn, then the doctor spins it down to separate
the parts, then injects the "protein rich plasma" into the injured
tendon.  It is claimed to be as beneficial as surgery but is still in
trials here in the US.  I've read it is widely used in the European
areas.  It sounds like something I would definitely be interested in
to avoid surgery.

I wish i had some good advice for you, please know that I sympathise
with you.

God bless
Angela