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I'm not an expert in the matter - my arthritis is restricted to my hips, so far. But maybe you are trying to do to much to soon? If it's a new bike and the fit isn't yet perfect, it may not be a good time to be setting personal records for distance. Ride less distance more consistently and see if you get used to the position or if maybe small tweaks can help.
During a ride, you can do some experimentation - you can change your arm positions and see if the annoyance is greater or lesser and this can give you some hints as to how the bike geometry should be changed.