Hi Doctor, I had the same pain someone else mentioned earlier, a sharp needle like pain on my upper left abs just below the rib cage. It only lasts seconds, but painful enough for me to stop whatever I am doing and just wait it out. I thought it might be associated with carbonated beverages, but I have long stopped drinking coke like products (usually just half a can every other day) to just water for the last 3 months. Not sure what's causing the pain, but it has been ongoing for the last few years. Thank you.