Question 1

pain, left side, rib area in the backside, few inches below armpit. feel like its between bone &skin.not internally.front left chest pain w/it.?

Accepted Answer

Follows a rib: That's a pretty good description! it's following an intercostal muscle or rib. You may have costochonditis (rheumatism of the joint where the rib attaches to the breatbone). You may have intercostal neuritis. If a rash appears, it could even be shingles. Has there been any minor trauma or lifting?

Question 2

chest pain left side near heart felt when i laugh move sometimes lay on that side pain felt in arm and back bone on left side.  sharp pain?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal: Anything that hurts worse with movement is usually in the muscles or joints.  This could be a rib strain or costochondritis.  Either way, an anti-inflammatory (advil (ibuprofen) or aleve) may help.

Question 3

sneezed 3 times in row, heavy burning pain left side of abdominal,  had full abdominal mesh repair surgery 7 weeks ago. (ventral -sternum to pubic)?

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Could be worriesome: Are you having any nausea or vomiting?  Any areas of the abdomen bulging out again?  It could be that you just "tweaked" scar tissue from the sneezing and that no damage was done.  It is also possible that the adhesion between mesh and tissue came loose.  I would monitor yourself - if pain persists, if there is nausea / vomiting or fever, see your surgeon.

Question 4

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 5

stabbing pain left side of my back just under the shoulder blade only when i lay down ?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities..: "stabbing" pain sounds pretty severe. So, my threshold for asking you to see an md is  low. That said, structures around/near the area you describe are: muscles (small, easy-to-injure ones), bone, small ligaments, lung (pain "referred" to the surface from deeper structures), blood vessels (unlikely pain source), and nerves (originating from the neck area and innervating muscles you describe).

Question 6

pain left side of back above waist?

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Kidneys?: The region you describe is the left kidney.  If were a kidney stone you would likely have commented on a very intense pain.  Fever and feeling sick would be aroused by kidney infection.  Again the pain can be severe and induce an er visit.  You probably have a back muscle strain and spasm.

Question 7

what do you advise if i'm having pain left side of chest!!!?

Accepted Answer

Is it old or new?: There are many potential causes of chest pain, from musculoskeletal to respiratory to cardiac/heart, among others. Without a complete history &amp; exam, it's impossible to determine the cause of your chest pain. You should make an appointment w/ your primary physician to determine what testing or treatment is needed. IF IT'S NEW CHEST PAIN WITH EXERTION, YOU SHOULD GO TO THE CLOSEST ER IMMEDIATELY.

Question 8

what to do for sudden sharp pain left side of chest?

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See your doctor: Chest pain, especially left sided can be the result of cardiac disease. Please see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

pain left side abdomen what could be a reason for that?

Accepted Answer

: First thought is stool retention/constipation. With no more information than that posted it is not possible to provide much of an answer. You are welcome to start over with a description of what character of pain (dull/sharp/pulsing) how long its been there, past attempts to treat, aggravating or palliative factors, etc. With more information a more specific answer could be formed. Or see your doc

Question 10

is getting pain left side of my body indicative of heart pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Left arm or left chest discomfort may be heart related. In volvement of the lower extremity is almost always non cardiac.

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Pain, left side, rib area in the backside, few inches below armpit. feel like its between bone &skin.not internally.front left chest pain w/it.?

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Chest pain left side near heart felt when i laugh move sometimes lay on that side pain felt in arm and back bone on left side. sharp pain?

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Sneezed 3 times in row, heavy burning pain left side of abdominal, had full abdominal mesh repair surgery 7 weeks ago. (ventral -sternum to pubic)?

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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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Stabbing pain left side of my back just under the shoulder blade only when i lay down ?

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Pain left side of back above waist?

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What do you advise if i'm having pain left side of chest!!!?

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