Left mid pain comes and goes at different frequency

[Tessa04]

For two days this spasmodic pain, sometimes sharp but fleeting, left side mid waist. I can eat, drink, am pooping great (which is unusual). I slept well. Today it started after I ate toast for breakfast. The pain is like a twitch that lasts only seconds, goes away and comes back, on and off. BTW, no doctor ever said IBS but I have every symptom. I have lived with the symptoms as long as I can remember. I am 64 and healthy. This pain is familiar but this is two days of it. Sound familiar to anyone?

[xjrs]

Which country do you live in? In the UK there is a set protocol for diagnosing IBS using stool sample and blood tests:

nhs.uk/conditions/irritable...

You can ask to have these tests.

[Tessa04 in reply to xjrs]

My colonoscopy showed mild or small diverticulum. It’s gone today! Crazy. Maybe my symptoms aren’t bad enough to be diagnosed as ibs. I’m in the US. I will talk to my physician about your suggestion next visit. Thank you

[Jumpey]

I can relate to what you say.My pain is in the same spot.There is no pattern to the duration though or severity.And I sometimes have other symptoms too.I'm awaiting a colonoscopy .The surgeon I saw suspects diverticulitis. My gp thinks IBS.Good luck. X

[Tessa04 in reply to Jumpey]

Yes, I have diverticulum but never before have been bothered and today the pain is gone! Can’t figure out the trigger. Will start to keep a food diary. Thank you so much for your reply.

[Jumpey in reply to Tessa04]

I can't figure it out either.Have eliminated lots of things but doesn't seem to make a difference. X