Patient Comments: Elbow Pain - TreatmentWhat was the treatment for your elbow pain?
Comment from: dzrbledavid, 35-44 Male (Patient)
Published: March 18
I was prescribed Diclofenac 50mg - 3 times daily for 5 days, still the pain in the elbow continues. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I have worked for 40 years using a calculator and keyboard. My elbow feels as if someone is pulling it apart. I have pain all the time and soreness. I am using Voltaren Gel four times a day and ice when I can. Nothing helps. Both elbows hurt, but the right one is worse. I had an MRI, which showed no tear.