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[april1693]

So sorry for interrupting your evening but I would love your advice. Last night my husband noticed that his right elbow was slightly swollen. I immediately thought bursitis and told him to stop moaning (I used to be a nurse so the sympathy is in short supply). Today however the swelling has progressed down his arm towards his wrist and covers quite a large area. It is hot to touch however he has no pain except if he were to maybe knock it off something. Incidentally he was with his GP yesterday regarding a skin condition and as a result commenced a course of antibiotics this morning. He's on no other oral medication but uses eumovate, aveeno and oilatum on occasions. Many, many thanks x

[Sqad]

I think that your diagnosis is correct in that it does sound like an infected olecranon bursitis. This extremely painful and can quickly spread if untreated. However as he started a course of antibiotics this morning, he should see some improvement i his elbow within 48 hours.

Make sure that the pain is relieved by putting it in a sling and giving him ibuprofen 600mgms when and if necessary up to every six hours.

Keep us informed.

[april1693]

Thank you so much for your speedy reply Sqad, I wasn't sure if I was right due to the swelling spreading and the fact that he has no pain but you have reassured me! Have a lovely evening.

[Sqad]

Thanks....will try....shower and then settle to a DVD....;-)

[april1693]

Ah thats nice. I on the other hand, am listening to the dulcet tones of my husband's snoring ( I suppose I should be thankful - he can't complain while he's asleep!).