Aaron S. asked
About 3 days ago, I noticed significant swelling and firmness in my left inner elbow, which causes numbness in my thumb, index, and middle fingers when pressure is applied. The swelling has reduced but the firmness and lump remain, causing intermittent pain, especially when my arm is bent for extended periods. I have a history of rheumatoid arthritis and recently had a blood draw and vaccinations. What could be causing this and what should I do?
January 13th, 2024
Phillip C. answered
Given your history of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the recent onset of symptoms in your left inner ...
January 13th, 2024
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