Swollen arm from gardening work.

I did a landscape job few weeks ago and when I came home the sides of my lower arms like where the elbow begins were swollen, it went down by a lot, almost 90 percent but it's been several weeks and it hasn't fully gone down. When I stretch my arm fully I still see a little knot. I can notice it a little bit. There is zero pain now. It's just the look that bothers me. How do I fix this? I'm hoping it's not permanent and serious replies only. Any trollish replies are deleted immediately.

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PoetryNEmotion · F

Go see the doctor. Just be sure it isn't something worse brought on by the gardening work. Can you keep your arm elevated? On pillows when at rest and in bed at night? See if this helps reduce the swelling? The knot is concerning. An overstrain perhaps? Something pulled? Go get it checked. And let us know what happens.

justicexoxoxo · 26-30, M

@PoetryNEmotion Well there's no pain at all, so I haven't thought to do that. I normally sleep on my back anyways but maybe I could try that. If I pulled something, wouldn't I experience some level of pain though? I don't feel any discomfort anymore, that's the only thing. It's literally just the appearance and it's only noticeable when I stretch my arms fully otherwise even I don't notice it. Maybe I'm really putting to much thought into this but I just want to figure out how to fully get my arm to look how it did before.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@justicexoxoxo I am in healthcare. You might not feel the pain. It is likely overuse. But go see a doctor, please. Hopefully it will resolve on its own. Elevate it until you go. Elevating reduces swelling ie edema.

justicexoxoxo · 26-30, M

@PoetryNEmotion Elevating while sleeping? How do I do that though, when I sleep I toss and turn a lot and switch positions throughout. Maybe that's the solution, to elevate, it's worth a shot but okay.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@justicexoxoxo Pillow, hon. Use pillows piled up. Or roll a thick quilt. Try it. Keep them up. It works with my soccer injuries. It will help you too. Fluids flow down when limbs are elevated. Nough said. Bye.

justicexoxoxo · 26-30, M

@PoetryNEmotion Bye? lol Rude.. jk lol, okay I will take your advice. Thanks.