Luckily, when I got my last flu shot, my doctor also gave me the TJ Shot to prevent me from catching this sickness - and I've not been infected. The shot works!
Suggest you see your doctor about getting one too.
Don't think you would need it. Either way see a physio or sports doc.
As I stated in response to one of the other (multiple) postings of this question:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index...
Yes, you need the surgery.
Now get off the damn computer, pick up the phone and schedule it.
Tommy John surgery is meant to replace your UCL in the event you have a full or significant UCL tear. You can't diagnose such a tear without an X-ray or an MRI.
Thus, regardless of whatever pain you're feeling, no one has any idea whatsoever regarding whether or not you need Tommy John surgery, since we can't see the X-rays of your elbow; and even if we could, most of us aren't doctors capable of reading them.
I will say this, though--if you do have a complete UCL tear, you literally cannot pitch.
im a 19 year old right handed pitcher. My elbow doesent bother me at all when im pitching and even after its more my arm being sore if anything. However, sometimes ill get a small pain in my elbow thats barely feelable like literally doesent hurt at all. Im currently long tossing every two days during the week and off on weekends and get no pain when throwing and velocity looks good and control also. It seems like if i ever get any pain in my elbow its when i think and worry about tommy john with everything thats been happening in the mlb and to my friend that had to get it also. I do band work everyday for my rotator cuff and shoulder . Could it just be a tight elbow or me overthinking? I dont know im just scared with everything thats been happening with TJ in the majors . Please help!