SHARP fast pain in abdomen

A new symptom.  Sharp, once a day (thank god) for past week abdominal pains along the bottom of my rib cage, can be right or left side but when I say SHARP was ready to call 911 if persisted.  Really scarey.  Anyone had anything like this?  Wondering if just on too many antibiotics at once?  Herx? Muscle spasm?  I am so sick of these new things that make my mind race!  Started a third antibiotic 3 weeks ago for new strain of erlichiosis. 

Thanks anyway Cat. Feel Better!

Thanks so much Traveler. I had my gallbladder out 12 years ago. I do have constipation issues and always have. But this is a severe two second pain anywhere from across my abdomen along the last rib to my back. Starting to think neuropathy. Hoping its the new antibiotic working as I always get new symptoms when I start a new one. Thanks again.

It is just amazing the amount of symptoms this disease can bring isn't it? I wonder often of another disease or group of diseases that affect every part of your body like this. I think that is the hardest part to explain to people. I'm gonna try magnesium today, see if its helps. Have a great Saturday!

To springsjean,
I get the same abdominal pain. I have had it for the past 3 years at least. I finally got diagnosed with lyme disease after suffering with terrible so called fibro pain and rheumatoid pain with elevated rheumatoid factor. I believe a lot of my pain is mainly nerve pain. I also suffer from migraines that are caused from the pain in my abdomen. I had this sharp stabbing pain on my right side below my rib cage after eating a heavier then usual dinner, then developed pain in my right shoulder blade, then my neck got very tight and it the pain then went into my head. It is called an abdominal migraine and is caused by a malfunction of the vegus nerve. I also suffer from frequent constipation and rapid heart rate. I have been on a strict diet for almost 3 years because of these problems. I have to eat small meals about 5-6 times a day, low glycemic and a lot of fresh or steamed veggies, nuts and low carbs. I don't do well taking in to much soluble fiber (like whole grain breads or pasta) because it can make the constipation worse. I also take prescription digestive enzymes to help break down my food so I don't get to gassy and set off my vegus nerve. This does help. When you get the abdominal pain think about what you are eating and if it sits heavy in your stomach or gives you gas. I find also when I am herxing the abdominal pain is at its worst. My nerves go haywire. Diet and digestive enzymes may help. I also have pain there on an empty stomach. It could also be do to inflammation in the body or a combination of both. I take magnesium to keep my bowels moving but some times this causes to much gas. Thing that really help me are eating nuts, salads and small frequent meals. Hope this helps.

Post Edited (Donjoe) : 1/31/2011 3:07:16 PM (GMT-7)

Thanks everyone. The pain is gone for now (knock on wood) and it does seem to have been a nerve and/or digestion issue because I was getting alot of indigestion too. I'm thinking it is the latest and THIRD antibiotic at the same time. I also found I was able to eat much at one sitting so definitely digestion involved. I did up the magnesium and potassium so they may have help. Going out tonight for a salad. hopefully it sits well.