Originally Posted by
joypulv
We can't and won't diagnose here, but didn't the doctor say ANYTHING about the most common reason, gas? Your stomach goes up on the left side under the ribs, and gas rises. If gas doesn't burp up, it collects in the highest part of the stomach, on the left side. Buy some Tums, chew one, drink some water, and report back. Relief should be instant although it may not last more than an hour. Then you need to try a slower but longer lasting OTC kind, and if that isn't enough, a prescription antacid, or an alternative diet.