I have had constant pain in the lower left abdominal area, sometimes under rib cage, fo 9 months.  Have has gastric endoscopy, colonoscopy, x-rays, sonagram, 3 CTs, HIDA scan.  Gll bladder removed 6 weeks ago, but pain does not go away.  Have had diagnosis of pancreatitis, peptic ulcers, diverticulitis.
Hi, Simple analgesics could be used from time to time to avoid dependence. IN case of any cramps nature, anti-spasmodic Chat Doctor.  Diagnostic colonoscopy or exploratory laparotomy could be options at some time (surgical exploration). Kind regards