does anyone else start the day with sharp pains in the left side, what are you doing abut it?
400049
I have been having sharp pains in my left hip/shoulder and ribs for the past couple years or so that have been progressively getting worse. i made an effort  the last few weeks not to sleep on that side by moveing to the couch. the narrowness helps keep me from turning over in my sleep. just doing this has lessened the pain considerably.
978283
I hate to tell you this, but probably not.  I have the same problem.  Are you a lefty?  My middle finger swells up the next day.  It has been 5 months and still have pain, not as much, but it is still there.
90205
When I had appendicitis, I woke up, and I had a dagger-sharp pain in my upperleft stomach below the ribs. I started off thinking it was a bad stomach ache, but it just wouldnt go away. The pain started moving towards the lower right side of my stomach (a common symptom), and by the end of the night, I went to the hospital and had it removed. But the way I see it is that if you have appendicitis, you will know by the severe pain.
622698
ooohhh yea that hurt i have a scar on my left hand from it\n\noowwww
728522
Please see your doctor quickly  for proper management.You wouldn't like to get lame,which may be the case sometime.\nLet me share my story,hoping it will help you move fast :\n I had a back problem that I "ignored" for over 10 years because the pain wasn't severe, till one day someone asked me whether I had been lame all along,and that was when I realise my right leg had become shorter than the left-gradually and with minimal pain.Subsequently,I had to have surgery,which was very expensive !
421140
the same thing happens to me my doctor said it could be because i"ve pu on some weight or it could be a pinched nerve,I don't have insurance right now so I can't afford the tests.Mine feels like it asleep at first then it kinda starts to burn and feels like neeedles are being stuck in my leg,like you it's just my left leg and it just goes fron my knee to the groin area,it seeems to flair up after standing for a while or walking.If I find out anything I'll let you know do the same.Good luck.Any body know of a reasonable Insurance that someone with Asthm can purchase?I'm trying to buy some and it's not cheap and I've been turned down because I have asthma and I haven't been tobacco free for at least 2 yrs./Depressing to see all the illegals covered by state plans,but thats a whole nother can of worms.
1036307
Aw Chewy, I can't believe that you are asking this. Go to the doctor ASAP. When the boys are in pain you don't play around. The swelling 'lefty' is experiencing could be your body's natural cushioning reaction that often happens when an area experiences trauma. The swelling could also be blood pooling in the scrotum - which ain't a good thing. Try using an ice pack until you get there, but GO as soon as you can.
372438
Lightly press on it with your other hand in various directions. Don't press too hard or you could harm it more! If this hurts, put some ice on it and contact your doctor.
833460
If it's a sharp pain, it might be a dislocated rib.  I just had one of those a few months ago and they hurt like hell!  I went to the chiropractor and he popped in back in (he said it would hurt a little-he lied!), and I felt 100% better immediately.  BTW, I fell and dislocated it, but apparently you can do that from turning wrong or any number of things.
948322
Yes it is very normal.  You might want to take some pain reliever.  If you suck on a freshly used tea bag over the hurting area that also helps.
13111
the same thing happens to me sometimes but it hurts in my right side and in to my right eye and i cant see out of that eye when that happens. I would see a doctor for it to i have not tolded anyone yet and i should do the same as you.
965829
IANAD, but according to the Mayo Clinic's site:\n\n"Pain here [in the lower left abdomen] most often suggests a problem in the lower colon, where food waste is expelled. Possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease or an infection in the colon known as diverticulitis."\n\nBut here's hoping it's something more minor than that =)
875517
i am not a male but i am not sure what side your appendex is on i think its left but anyway have you been drinking alot of sodas or coffe sometimes this can cause the same kind of pain symptons as an appendix...but be safe and call hospitable
742943
No this is not normal you need to see a doc and get this checked out.  Since you mentioned cramping I would almost wonder if you shouldn't call urgent care or ER and ask if they think you should be seen today or if it's ok to wait till morning and then see your doc.
487857
I have noticed the same thing with my memory foam bed. I guess they aren't for everyone.\n\nI would try a warm bath or a heating pad or even one of those therma care patches.\n\nAs dumb as this may sound - you might be constipated. Lower back pain on one side can be a sign of that.
76862
Sounds like you need a DR.,opinion not a bunch of strangers on a computer.I know someone with the same prob. except it's the whole left arm and hand.I guessed a nerve pinched off or maybe poor circulation, but hey I'm no DR.
671722
Yes I have sinusitis and my jaw also hurts when I chew, especially the left side. I also get pain around the eyes and nose.