Hey everyone!
Back in mid-August of this year, I managed to hurt what I thought was my elbows (right one, primarily). I'm not sure how this happened, but assuming barbell bench.
Fast forward to Labor Day (9/4), any sort of training involving arm use was so bad that I decided to see a doctor. The dr. determined it wasn't golfers/tennis elbow, and insisted it may be a triceps tendon injury (pain is just above the elbow, leading into triceps). I was prescribed methylprednisone for a week that did practically nothing. He said to wait 7 weeks, lift lightly for a week, and come see him if the injury persists. I believe I saw him 9/12, so 7 weeks would put me at next week to start lifting again.
My current state is - this sucks. I still have pain squeezing things (such as a sponge washing dishes lol), and even carrying gallons of milk into my house. I know the next step he's likely going to suggest is a cortisone shot, but, from what I know, this seems to merely be a band-aid.
My questions are:
- Should I push for an MRI if it's not initially suggested?
- Has anyone else dealt with a triceps tendon issue? Seems kind of common.
- How long did it take you to recover? Surgery?
Thanks in advance!
Back in mid-August of this year, I managed to hurt what I thought was my elbows (right one, primarily). I'm not sure how this happened, but assuming barbell bench.
Fast forward to Labor Day (9/4), any sort of training involving arm use was so bad that I decided to see a doctor. The dr. determined it wasn't golfers/tennis elbow, and insisted it may be a triceps tendon injury (pain is just above the elbow, leading into triceps). I was prescribed methylprednisone for a week that did practically nothing. He said to wait 7 weeks, lift lightly for a week, and come see him if the injury persists. I believe I saw him 9/12, so 7 weeks would put me at next week to start lifting again.
My current state is - this sucks. I still have pain squeezing things (such as a sponge washing dishes lol), and even carrying gallons of milk into my house. I know the next step he's likely going to suggest is a cortisone shot, but, from what I know, this seems to merely be a band-aid.
My questions are:
- Should I push for an MRI if it's not initially suggested?
- Has anyone else dealt with a triceps tendon issue? Seems kind of common.
- How long did it take you to recover? Surgery?
Thanks in advance!