I think I am having a problem with my gall
bladder. I've always suspected that I've
had gall stones now, and again. In fact
last year my dr believed I had some small
gall stones that were discovered through
u/s while checking something out. This
past week I have had stomach pains the
majority of the time, and at least after
one meal EVERY day, I have extreme pain,
cramps, and gas, and need to use the
bathroom immediately. I end up being in
there for at least 30 mins, sometimes over
multiple trips (becoming difficult at
work). This used to happen to me once in a
great while, most usually after having a
really high in fat meal, that I over-ate
at (like it ALWAYS happened when we went
to an all you can ea buffet). I'm also as
of this week feeling sick most of the day,
and heartburn-which I never have.
Now starting yesterday I am having a
really bad pain in my right shoulder, I
guess near the shoulder blade is the best
way to describe it. At times I notice the
pain more than others (like right now it
hurts really bad). I'm pretty sure this is
related to something going on with gall
stones, and/or my gall bladder from
research. Has anyone experienced this
before, and do you think it also could be
gall bladder related? Please respond if
so, I hate to go to the drs and say I
think it is gall bladder related, and get
laughed at.
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Kahlan25
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 5 Location: Syracuse
Posted: 07-28-07 20:55pm
Hi! I had my gall-bladder removed a
little over a year ago...I was having the
same things happen to me as you do..It got
bad to the point where I had taken a
couple of bites of food and end up doubled
over in pain..I wonder why something
wasn't done after seeing sludge in your
gall-bladder? My advice is to
specifically have your gall-bladder
checked by sonogram, as well as have your
liver and pancrease checked..if it is a
problem-over time these places can be
effected..let us know how things go!
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mandypie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Sydney, Australia
Posted: 08-02-07 05:43am
I started having alot of pain in my
stomach around Christmas 2006 and couldn't
manage any food without pain and nausea. I
decided to go to Dr who suggested I do a
Ultrasound which picked up Gallstones. If
you have Gallstones, it can be a very
serious matter, if you don't get the Gall
Bladder removed it can turn into BIG
problems and infections in the Gall
Bladder which can make it ten times worse.
The Dr said even if you get rid of the
stones, they will always come back.
I went into hospital 4 days ago and have
just got home. It is a very simple
procedure and I did go through quite alot
of discomfort but I'm sure it was all
worth it.
It's VERY important you get it checked
out, the ultrasound is painless and if you
have them and still decide you don't want
the surgery, well at least you can learn
to manage your diet around the knowing
what you have.
I hope everything goes okay and I feel for
you as I know exactly how it feels. Don't
think that anyone will laugh at you, as
the Dr should take it very serious as it's
not something to be messaed around with,
your health is the main priority here.
