your first and most important step is to get an accurate diagnosis which is based on examination findings. you may need to see an orthopedist for a higher-level examination. if the orthopedist feels that you would need imaging studies then so be it but right now getting an mri may be premature. anti-inflammatory medications can definitiely help but again having a definitive diagnosis is critical so get a referral to a specialist.
pain-ring finger to the middle of arm before elbow for 45 days. started after i held on to stop falling. worse on lifting. its not bad(3 on 10). earlier it was more painful but now it does not hurt as much unless i type or write. i have barely used my right hand for anything for the past month else the pain increases. it starts hurting at one point about five fingers from my wrist but pain goes away completely if i press down on it. it also hurts in the area below middle to pinkie. i got an xray done already so nothing there. shd i get an mri? if so only for wrist or forearm also? or shd anti inflammatories be enough? thanks