I am IBS-A...and was just wondering if anyone else has pain under their rib cage on the left side?....kind of like getting a cramp when you run...ughhh....tired of it...
I believe that gall bladder attack pain is typically on the right hand side under the rib cage.
It is not unusual to have IBS pain on the left hand side under the rib cage where the transverse colon changes to the descending colon ( diagram ). I have pain on the opposite side where the ascending colon changes to the transverse colon. Every time I see a new doc I have to have a gall bladder ultrasound to no avail
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Unfortunately, no one knows what causes the pain other than IBSers being over sensitive to bowel motion, gas, etc and prone to bowel spasms.
Peppermint caps seem to relieve the pain for some. I don't find them effective for my pain. I have been experimenting with 3 mg melatonin taken at bedtime with some success. If you decide to try melatonin make sure you find a melatonin supplement that contains pure melatonin with no additives. The sublingual melatonin tends to have additives.
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The peppermint caps do not work for me either...I have not heard of using melatonin, although it might be worth trying to not have the cramped feeling and spasms.
Think Twice: How the Gut's "Second Brain" Influences Mood and Well-Being The emerging and surprising view of how the enteric nervous system in our bellies goes far beyond just processing the food we eat
Over the past few years GI researchers have learned that there is more melatonin produced in the gut than found in the blood. In the blood it regulates sleep. In the gut it regulates motility and pain sensation. There are a couple of small studies that show it may be effective to managing IBS pain.
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