u/Enix-0

I've had this for almost 2 years now.

It's flared on and off, I now have 2 compression sites(classic cubital + arcade of Struthers).

I don't have numbness, just when it flares up, I get elbow/forearm pain with some pinky pain every now and then. EMG has confirmed the issue.

The problem is that it limits my life:

  • I have to avoid putting my arm/elbow/hand in certain positions to avoid it flaring up when sitting/standing/sleeping.

  • I can't overuse my mouse or even use a controller at all (no gaming).

  • I can't lift heavy objects (day to day life).

Cons of surgery (much earlier than expected):

  • It can introduce other moderate/severe symptoms where there wasn't any before via eg scar tissue, numbness or other areas of pain.

  • It can take a long time to heal.

I'm honestly against it just because I don't want it to get worse.

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u/Enix-0 — 17 days ago