Abdominal (upper) Pain And Questions Posted: 05-08-07 21:21pm
Hi All,
About ten days ago I had an episode where
I began having pain in my right side,
below/along the bottom of my rib cage. The
pain grew throughout the day - and
eventually lead to excessive vomitting.
I decided to take a nap and awoke several
times to a severe clenching pain in that
side and in the middle of my chest.
(between the breastbone, bottom).
I went to my doctor the next morning. He
asked me some questions about food, etc. I
did think that I was reacting to having
eaten, etc. He also asked me if I burped
alot...and strangely...I have been.
But, my bloodwork just came back okay -
and so did an ultrasound.
He suspected gallbladder disease and now
wants to have me take a HIDA scan a week
from Friday.
Does this sound appropriate to anyone? I
found that the week after my appointment
staying on a liquid diet did help me. I
began eating Sunday and of course, the
pain came back. The pain does seem to come
and go..but not nearly as bad as when I
eat. I would say that on a day where I
don't eat...it's more of nagging burn in
my side.
Is the time length for my tests normal? I
never really get sick and I'm not sure how
much of it all I can take during the next
week.
Also, despite being a liquid diet for over
seven days...and not eating a thing....I
didn't lose a single pound. Even I was
amazed.
I would really appreciate any
advice/experiences you can share...I'm
feeling very discouraged. The pain is very
real and completely annoying.
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Gentalone
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 09 Jun 2007 Posts: 4
Posted: 06-09-07 03:31am
That is exactly what happened to me,
before i had my gall blatter out.
I believe, from what you are saying, this
is the gall blatter.
I also would like to tell you, after
having the gall blatter out didnt mean i
could eat anything i wanted again, nope,
in fact, if i eat food with to much grease
i wont be coming off the toliet.
Just wanted to let you know, after having
your gall blatter out, pick up some
caltrate 600 Plus with vitamin D and
minerals.
Wish you luck.
