wHEN iM SLEEPING i WAKE UP TO HORRIBLE PAINS IN THE CENTER OF MY LOWER ABDOMINE.  I AM 58 YR OLD MALE IN GOOD HEALTH ALTHOUGH I DO SMOKE.  IT STARTED A MONTH AGO.  ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IM SLEEPING AND IT WAKES ME UP. THERE ARE UNBEARABLE AND I HAVE TO LAY ON MY STOMACH TO STOP THE PAIN AND BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO SLEEP.  I DONT EAT BEFORE BED TIME.
Hello, There are many reasons behind such pain while sleeping like- 1) Muscle spasm 2) Tendon issues 3) Intestine colic 4) Altered motility, and gut flora disturbances 5) Others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.