IBS and pain in left side

[Epiphanies]

Hi,

Can I ask if anyone’s IBS stops them sleeping on their left side? Ever since my pain started I have always been a left side sleeper, but find it’s too painful and it gives me a dull ache (like toothache).

Thanks

[Meleber]

Yes, the pain can be felt in both sides, pelvic pain. In first instance I thought it was the mattress so bought a new one but it didn't help. Now I know it's pain originating from my intestine/colon, visceral pain

[Hidden]

Totally empathise! Yes, my IBS pain woke me and meant I could not lay on my left side. I was really struggling getting used to sleeping in different positions! I ended up exhausted! I need my sleep - I work for the NHS doing 12 ½ hour shifts! Anyway - I discussed this with my GP who prescribed a low dose of ‘amitriptyline’ at night - I was really cynical but also desperate and willing to try anything! So glad I did - I have to say it’s proven superb! - I take mine a couple of hours before bed which means I go to bed relaxed, the pain either goes or at least reduces significantly - I sleep well on my left side and wake really refreshed! Awesome! Perhaps speak to your GP.

Very best of luck - Lorna x

[Epiphanies in reply to Hidden]

This sounds like me... I am getting to the age (47),where I am thinking menopause may start to be a factor, had some bloods last year but other than cholesterol being high, nothing else showed up.. I have recently swapped doctors due to my doctor still not seeing patients and how he can assess my pain without a examination is beyond me.. hopefully I will get some answers soon x

[askjacqui in reply to Hidden]

thanks a lot for the tip, CPL. I have exactly the same problem, and realised that I do some low dose amitryptiline in my drawer, so I have just taken one!! 👍

[oldpanda72]

Yes. I have had exactly the same problem for 2 years now. Have had colonoscopy, CT scan, gastroscopy, blood tests and all normal except for a few small diverticula. Currently having a bout of severe discomfort around splenic flexure and left side but no way of alleviating the symptoms. Just hope it will subside in due course.

[Boxroad]

Yes I do, it’s not very nice, if I roll on my left side it wakes me up and I have to lay on my back for a while until the pain leaves.

[sgpuff]

Yes, pain sometimes on left side (stomach area)

[distantlover30]

My pain on the left side actually is away from the stomach area. However, it is more prominent when I am constipated