Suggest Treatment For Pain And Tingling On Left Side Of Body

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi Dr....I am 55 years old and have high stress issues I have been feeling some pulling in my left side not painful just a sensation and some tingling I am in no pain but do have problems with a pinched nerve should I be concerned or my posture leans to the left...and I am heavy.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to muscle spasm

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

The pull that you are feeling, is likely to be related to some sort of muscle spasm. Taking some muscle relaxant tablet like myoril forte a couple of times a day for 2-3 days. I think that you would get relief. Apart from that, regular exercise would be advisable.

For the bloating, I would suggest:
* Regular morning walk. It will help in regularising bowel movements.
* Plenty of green leafy vegetables to eat. Dietary fibres are essential.
* Take plenty of curd or yogurt. It contains beneficial bacteria that will help.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 minutes later)

Dr thank you very much, I am a worry wart type of person and as I sit here tonight I am grateful for this info.
I don't exercise much and need to start a regimend.
Where do I find the med you suggested? And it's funny while sitting I have tingling thank you!

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need to make daily exercise a part of your life.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.

I am glad that you found my answer helpful. You see that unless you make exercise a part of your life, you would eventually be having a number of problems. I would strongly suggest you to take a relaxed approach to life and spend it with a healthy lifestyle. It is no use worrying about things you cannot do anything about.

I am afraid that in USA muscle relaxants are prescription medicines, something that you need to get written from your physician. But about the alternatives, going through the following should help:
https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=0000AAf8SDA

In case you found my answer helpful, please close the thread with a 5 star rating and a positive review.

Regards
Dr. Kunal Saha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar