left side coming around left upper mid section, sometimes lower left abdominal pain upon quick moves . sometimes sharp pain in his region before a bowel elimination which will relieve the pain. I seem to always be aware of something not right in this area. I am a female, 71 years old. Had a total hysterectomy last year in March, a couple of polyps and a fibroid were removed, non-cancerous. I seem to strain a lot because I am more prone to constipation. I have had colon spasms about twice last year, My GYN doctor recommended Metamucil, stool softener..