Hi there. I am a 41-year-old female, not
overweight, exercises regularly. I had my
gallbladder out seven years ago. Ever
since then, my bowels have not been
regular and I swing between diarrhea and
constipation, more to the constipation
side, what my doctor termed as irritable
bowel disorder. For five years, I have
taken citrucel every day and been
relatively regular. I have been watching
what I eat and not over-indulging, I don't
think. Over the past few weeks, I have
had symptoms reminiscient of my
gallbladder pain, high on the right side,
a feeling of stomach fullness, not being
able to eat much at one time, and feeling
slightly nauseated when I do eat. I am
able to pass gas and bowel movements;
however, not very regularly as of late.
An ultrasound showed no retained common
bile duct stone, as I was hoping. My
doctor is going to refer me to a gastro
doctor for more tests. I am eating but
not enjoying it as I used to. This is
very frustrating and I have no idea what
this could be and I am tired of feeling
sick and not having energy from not
eating. My doctor assures me I do not
have anything "bad" going on, like cancer,
but I am still upset and scared. I used
to enjoy working out and walking and I
cannot do that now. Trying to take care
of my kids, house, husband, and work
part-time is also a strain. Any of you
out there with similar complaints?
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CrombieChic16
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2003 Posts: 745
Posted: 10-15-03 14:05pm
Suzanne.
Youre not alone! Although im only 16
years old, I suffer from what they
diagnosed as functioning
constipation....From what you have
described, it sounds like your symptoms
are from your bowels, not your gall
bladder...But im not a doc so I could be
wrong....But I would definitely go to a
gastro dr because this isnt something u
should take lightly....Ive suffered with
this ever since 6th grade....But have been
in denial up until 3 years ago...Its been
a little over a year since I have been
properly diagnosed.
I tried citrucel back in the day when they
didnt know what was going on with me...And
let me tell you, laxatives,medicines,
anything unnatural like that will
eventually wear away your colon....My
condition has gotten to the point where
ive had to go up to the hospital and get
"cleaned out" several times....Im also on
a medicine called miralax....It helps the
muscles in the colon to contract, helping
to produce a bowel movement...
Im now on the up swing of things and
trying my hardest not to have to go back
up there and get this procedure
again....But in the meantime while your
waiting to get in to see the gastro
doc....Drink a lot of water, that was a
huge solution for me....Youd be amazed at
how water helps move things along.....Good
luck and if you need any info on this
stuff(im a pro lol) please feel free to pm
me anytime
*vanessa*
