Question 1

pins & needles left foot, pain left side: bum cheek, hip, outer thigh, outer calf, very bad left ankle & slightly puffy under outer bone. been 6 weeks or so, but getting worse, to the point of crying & i don't usually get emotional with pain. ideas?

Accepted Answer

: You may be suffering from sciatica, based on your described symptoms. An examination by your physician is in order to determine if this is actually your issue. More info can be found here:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12792-sciatica

Question 2

i've been having pain left side of my hip so sharp that i was in hospital for one week .  did all kind tests but did't find out what is wrong .

Accepted Answer

Hospital?: It would be uncommon to spend a week in the hospital with hip pain.  The good news is that the work up did not find anything serious.  This is likely a muscular problem or even synovitis that will improve with time.  Unfortunately we really cannot help since your symptoms are very general and do not have the results of your tests.

Question 3

pain left side near hip hurts when pressedgoes into back. stool s, normal. bloods, normal. told me ibs. had piles since last preg. preg again. brown muc?

Accepted Answer

Possible IBS: Ibs may present itself with alternating bouts of diarrhea and or constipation and lower abdominal pain. Pregnancy and the use of ventolin may result in constipation causing hemorrhoids and bleeding. Brown mucus may be a sign of evolving colitis, an inflammatory condition in the lower colon. Increase water, fiber and see your medical provider at the earliest chance. Be sure brown mucus is rectal!

Question 4

pain left side hip of lower back, no swelling or discoloration. possibly from doing standing barbell twists. is it possible and what to do?

Accepted Answer

Sprain/Strain: There are many potential causes of acute low back pain.  The most common are sprain/strain injuries.  Usually acute back pain will improve over 1-2 weeks with anti-inflammatories, gentle streching, and use of heat/ice.  If your pain does not improve or gets worse you should contact your physician.

Question 5

i have unexplained pelvic pain left side when stomach is gasy/ bobbly i feel bobbles rise and travel and go over pubis & hip lying down only left side

Accepted Answer

Take some tylenol (acetaminophen): take some tylenol (acetaminophen) / ibuprofen for pain relief. If it persists for days, talk to your doctor for further evaluation.

Best wishes
Dr M

Question 6

had total colorectal removal 10 yrs ago.
last 9 months been anaemic with pain left side of abdomen which goes through my hip and lower back, front leg?

Accepted Answer

Left hip/ leg pain: Follow up with doctor this week. Would consider CT of abdomen/pelvis to ensure no cancer, check renal function as that can cause anemia as well. Did you have inflammatory bowel because if that recurrs in small intestine or ileum can cause  anemia( though usuallyright side). Also consider hip films to check for arthritis.

Question 7

gf has pelvis pain left side around bladder area below waist its on and off and has come and gone for months any idea what this is?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: She really should be seen to have an evaluation and examination.  Causes could be benign or quite serious, but you can help encourage her to go since it has now gone on for months and doesn't seem to be subsiding.

Question 8

severe pain left side  under ribs been about a week or so,  pain moves around ?

Accepted Answer

LUQ pain under rib: May be stomach (reflux, H pylori)-treat with ranitidine. prevecid,  colon-constipation/gas, need milk of magnesia, (magnesium hydroxide) fluids, simethicone, or lesions pancreas,breast  I have seen even vaginitis/ ovaries cause LUQ pain f/u w/ doc may need CXR, mammogram possible abdominal CT

Question 9

how to treat severe upper back pain left side?

Accepted Answer

Severe back pain: Anytime i hear severe, i would suggest a physician evaluate. Regarding the location, pain upper left (near shoulder blade) can suggest muscle spasm/tendinitis of shoulder, thoracic spine/disk problem, lung/heart disease, stomach/pancreas/spenic disorder. Seeing an md could help to determine the actual location and determine appropriate testing to get a diagnosis. Too little information.

Question 10

after having intercourse next day why do i get poking sharp pain left side of my abdomen it's my 6th day of cycle?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: The pain can be due to
1pelvic  inflammatory disease
2endometriosis
3ovarian cysts
4interstitial cystitis
5some sexually transmitted disease
6vulvodynia
7vaginismus
68urinary infection
7 physical injury 
consult your doctor and ask questions if you have any and get appropriate treatment.

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Pins & needles left foot, pain left side: bum cheek, hip, outer thigh, outer calf, very bad left ankle & slightly puffy under outer bone. been 6 weeks or so, but getting worse, to the point of crying & i don't usually get emotional with pain. ideas?

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I've been having pain left side of my hip so sharp that i was in hospital for one week . did all kind tests but did't find out what is wrong .

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Pain left side near hip hurts when pressedgoes into back. stool s, normal. bloods, normal. told me ibs. had piles since last preg. preg again. brown muc?

A member asked:

Pain left side hip of lower back, no swelling or discoloration. possibly from doing standing barbell twists. is it possible and what to do?

A member asked:

I have unexplained pelvic pain left side when stomach is gasy/ bobbly i feel bobbles rise and travel and go over pubis & hip lying down only left side

A member asked:

Had total colorectal removal 10 yrs ago. last 9 months been anaemic with pain left side of abdomen which goes through my hip and lower back, front leg?

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Gf has pelvis pain left side around bladder area below waist its on and off and has come and gone for months any idea what this is?

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Severe pain left side under ribs been about a week or so, pain moves around ?

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How to treat severe upper back pain left side?

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After having intercourse next day why do i get poking sharp pain left side of my abdomen it's my 6th day of cycle?

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