jpain associated with hernia

[cherie6963]

I have an umbilical hernia which is about the size of a large melon.  I have had this for quite a long time, but recently I have been having pain on my right side radiating from the front to the back.  I only have this pain when I am laying down and try to turn.  I can turn either left or right and it is still there.  It is so bad that it takes my breath completely away.  I do not have this pain when standing.  What could be causing the pain only when laying down?

[cherie6963]

I've talked to my dr in the past but wasn't having any of this pain as I do now.  Dr said that as long as I have no problems then surgery can be put off.  I still sleep on my stomach and have no pain as long as I do not try to turn.......who ever sleeps in the same position all night. I definitely don't.

I don't have any medical insurance and have to pay for everything out of pocket.  

[Londres70]

I am most positive it is this large hernia causing you problems.  

Have you even consulted a physician about this in regards to surgical intervention?