missmoe Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I have been sick with the flu which I am almost over. I also have been fighting a sinus infection which I am now taking antibiodics for. My left side of my body feels like it is constantly cramping up. Last night it was my left arch, hip, torso, and shoulder felt like it was in a constant cramp. Tonight my left hand, arm, and jaw is just killing me. Any idea what could be causing this? It started before I started taking any medicine for my sinus infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Are you resting too much LOL. I get really achy if I sit around too much especially in odd positions. Cramps can also result from being dehydrated, are you drinking enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was dehydrated the first few days of being sick, but for the last three days I have been drinking lots of water. I just think it is odd that only my left side of my body is cramping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I was dehydrated the first few days of being sick, but for the last three days I have been drinking lots of water. I just think it is odd that only my left side of my body is cramping. What side do you lay on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You could have just slept funny. I've done that before and it can last for a long time. I get those pains a lot. Could you go to the chiropractor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel marie Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 wonder if your electrolytes are still out of whack. maybe switch to gatorade to rehydrate. were you lying on that side more? may be sore from lying in bed for extended periods. the flu sure can make your muscles achy, but i agree, werid that it is on one side unless you favor that side more. finally, and this is remote...do you have a history of heart problems? the arm and jaw pain could be angina, but its usually a pain that radiates down the arm. sorry, but can't think of anything else. angel R.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I lay down on both sides. Yes, I've thought of heart attack, but it's honestly not that kind of pain. More a cramp--like my muscles are tense and just won't relax. Yes, I plan to go see the chiropractor tomorrow or Thursday as well as get a massage tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 :grouphug:I sure hope you feel better soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks for all the replies---I think I figured it out. My husband was rubbing my hand last night (because it was killing me). He mentioned how my hand was swollen and my wedding ring was tight. I took off my ring and this morning I feel all better! Who knows for sure if that was the problem--but I feel better after several days of cramps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Messed up potassium levels? Eat bananas.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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