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When Will I Get Relief From The Pain In The Upper Arm Which Started When I Had A Fall From The Stool?

Six weeks ago in the afternoon I was standing on a footstool decorating my Christmas tree when the stool turned over causing me to fall backwards and landing on my side. My elbow hurt immediately for a minute or two and the pain was severe at first. That evening I developed a fever of a little over 100 degrees. I had difficulty sleeping because of the pain in my upper arm (no pain in my elbow). In the morning my temperature was normal and I had some bruising on my thigh and lots of pain in my upper arm. After about a week, the pain in my upper arm began to minimize. I have been resting, soaking nightly in a hot tub and at times in an Epsom salt bath. I can move my arm and raise it above my head, but I still have some pain in my upper arm from the fall. I am a 61 year old woman in good health. When will I heal from this nasty fall?
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
It appears that you have hair line fracture, of the fore arm, or a sprain of the elbow joint.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon, for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. for diagnosis and treatment.
Avoid taking potato, other tubers, tomato,egg, chicken, and sea foods.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you
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When Will I Get Relief From The Pain In The Upper Arm Which Started When I Had A Fall From The Stool?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that you have hair line fracture, of the fore arm, or a sprain of the elbow joint. I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon, for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have M.R.I. for diagnosis and treatment. Avoid taking potato, other tubers, tomato,egg, chicken, and sea foods. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you