Greetings all,

For about the last year on my right side, where I have carried for a good number of years now, I have had an odd feeling or sensation like my belt or pants fit tighter on that side, as if there is a bulge there or swollen but there is nothing abnormal to physically see. It's like a phantom or ghost feeling. Physically I am fine, no cancerous tumors or growths in that area, there is no physical difference between left or right sides but the "feeling" is different. Like a layer of fat is spilling over my pant line but with a 32 inch waist I am void of any "muffin"

There is no pain but the feeling can at times drive me bonkers! Has anyone else experienced this or is anyone dealing with something similar now? I have eased back on my carry and opted for a lighter gun when I do (from G19 to G43) or shoulder holster when dress conditions allow. I have had some physical therapy also (Airosti) and that helps with sciatica that I also deal with time to time. I am now icing this area also.

If anyone else knows of this it would be a relief for me cause my wife thinks I am loco in the head because I just can't explain clearly what the hell is ailing me.

Thanks

What did your doctor say when you asked?

How *were* you carrying (IWB or OWB) and how often?

I've been carrying daily OWB for many years and have no such sensation.

It may be a variant of meralgia parasthetica where from any one of multiple factors you develop a patch of skin with sensory issues sometimes painful sometimes numb sometimes ill defined.
This is a common condition in slim female uniformed police officers with a patch under and below the holster due to the increased amount of gear cops carry these days- some police agencies have started using suspenders to take pressure off the hips.