Please help me :(
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hi I'm really looking for some help.
I had my gallbladder removed a year ago now, due to no gall stones but my gallbladder wasn't contracting and it was filling and filling up with bile and then releasing it all at the same time causing me excruciating pain constantly.
Now... Since this has happened I've had issues with my stomach, being I feel like I am allergic to everything I eat, I have to rush to the toilet after MOST meals. And I have a heavy- achey pain and I am still very sensitive around the gallbladder area
I am having blood tests done on Monday to test for food allergies and thyroid ect just to check it isn't anything else. BUT I've been to hospital for this pain I'm still having, but it was as if I'd ruined the consultants coffee break he was so rude and dismissive to me.
I've been reading online ect just to find something for myself to help me!! Now I've come across this post about The sphincter oddi dysfunction. ? This conceres me greatly as my aunt passed away around 10 years ago as bile got stuck in this tube and infected her pancrius.
I really don't know what I'm suppost to do now.. I'm being dismissed by the consultant and I am embarrassed that this is still going on it is really getting me down as I won't talk to anyone else other than my mum (who's upset as its her sister who passed) and my boyfriend, I'm trying to hold down a job on the brink of tears everyday. And no one seems to understand.
Help?
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natasha3982 stephieswift
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So sorry to hear you're having a tough time and your your consultant at the hospital isn't being very compassionate. It must be very upsetting. Do you have a good GP? I went backwards and forwards to mine after my GB removal in March as I was still very unwell. It took a few visits as my GP had not heard of after symptoms post surgery, but was very sympathetic and referred me back to the gentleman who performed my operation. It sometimes pays to make a nuisance of yourself otherwise you do get fobbed off, you have to be taken seriously eventually.
I do hope you manage to get somewhere xx
stephieswift natasha3982
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Thanks for responding!
Yes it has been all very upsetting I can't even say it's been awful for me. Putting on this act everyday is hard enough.
My gp has been quite helpful as I said she is giving me some allergy tastings which could come up with something, but she doesn't think the sensitivity is right around that area, yes I may well just have to make a nuisance of myself but I don't want to see that consultant again, he really made me feel worse
Thankyou again xx
Acejohnston stephieswift
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I'm sorry your still having problems. Are you having diarrhea all the time? Is it bile? It may be bile salt diarrhea which can happen to a small percentage after gallbladder removal. I had mine removed last December and had bile pouring out of me from day one. My doc prescribed bile binders questran but that made me sicker! I've been taking psyllium husk fibre the last 4-5 months and it's really helped. Also caltrate calcium 600 d is taken by many who have diarrhea after the op and it works well for so many. You start by taking half a pill 3 times a day with food and after a week if there's no improvement take 1 full pill 3 times a day with food. I've also had vomiting and nausea too but think it might be linked to a large cyst on my ovary. What I can tell you is that my gp has had patients who had diarrhea and vomiting for a year after the operation before it started to settle down. I've also heard of other people who had simular symptoms for anywhere from 1-2 years post op. Pain in the gallbladder area is common after the operation and I know someone who had it for 18 months along with indigestion and then one day it just stopped. Once the organ is removed the doctors won't do much unfortunately. Also I'm taking milk thistle which has really helped me. It's good for detoxing the liver and balancing the hormones. Hormone imbalance is the main cause of gallbladder issues. Some people also find probiotics and digestive enzymes helpful too. Your not alone. Take care xx
natasha3982 stephieswift
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hope4cure natasha3982
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Went to several docs. I was so reclieved it was finally found. The response the dr told me while he showed me my X-ray was the other drs were wrong the pain is not all in your head. See this sport on your X-ray....the pain is all in your gallbladder. Finally at last!
adrienne08393 stephieswift
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sandynan stephieswift
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stephieswift
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I really appreciate your time! I will look into those individual things in a bit
Thanks again, well wishes x
angela72602 stephieswift
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pattino stephieswift
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You could try a pancreatitis diet and see if it works .Bing them on the web and some are very effective, that might exlude pancreatitis beside a pancreas blood test,Amylase , Lypase etc...
And try the usual liver remedies ,Apple cider vinegar , milk thistle and beet juice
Hope you get better soon
hope4cure stephieswift
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Maybe this could help you too!
natasha3982 hope4cure
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JHA12470 stephieswift
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Your body def now has to adjust to something totally new. Def stay away from greasy foods. Hvae you tried the following below:
-Yogart (daily)
-Brown/White Rice (reason is it helps keep bowl movement together)
-IBGARD pepperment pills (Good for upset stomach and IBS and acid reflux). Can buy at Walgreens or just google and order online.
-Probiotics (the kind that require to be in fridge and have Bulgurian yogart)
-Milk Thistle
These are tips i received. We shall see how it works.
greggjames stephieswift
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stephieswift greggjames
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