1. Community
  2. Liver and gallbladder
  3. Gallbladder Problems

Could this be my gallbladder???

Posted , 9 users are following.

Guest
Guest

I am a 45 year old female, of normal weight.  For the past three weeks, I have been having symptoms which could be related to my gallbladder.  But they come and go, so I'm not sure if that's normal.

1. Not horrible pain, but a gnawing ache below my right ribs.  This comes and goes and has actually been gone for the past 4 days.

2. I feel like there is something bumping against my right rib when I sit certain ways.

3. Pain that is on my right side of my neck some days, and some days it is on or under my right shoulder blade, and some days it's in my right, mid back. It has also been on my right shoulder.  It's never horrible pain, but definitely uncomfortable.

4. TERRIBLE heartburn that has just started this past week.  I never usually get heartburn, so it's werid. Plus, nothing seems to help it.  Not zantac, tums, etc.  It's a terrible burning.  This comes and goes too, but it's there more than it's not for the past week.

I do not ever have nausea or extreme pain. I also do not have diarrhea or any change in my bms (color or otherwise).  I have been eating low fat for the past few weeks and sometimes I am pain free for 3-4 days, then it returns. 

I thought that gallstones caused extreme pain where people ended up in the ER.  I only had really bad pain one night and it was under my right shoulder blade.  I couldn't sleep with it, so I took a Tylenol with codeine and it made it better.

Does this sound like it could be gallbladder related?  I am thinking it may be time to go to the dr this week.  Just don't want to go with "mild" symptoms.

Thanks!

 

0 likes, 25 replies

25 Replies

Prev
  • debra1711
    debra1711 Guest

    Posted

    You sound like me on December 2015...I felt the same...it would come and go..in January 2016 .I thought I was constipated and my dr told me to try magnesium to flush my gi tract..it helped..but during that time my upper stomach was enlarged..not gassy....on Feb 18th 2016 the pain was sorta a burning sensation..went to er..had emergency open cholecystectomy for my gallbladder that had exploded. ..follow your intuition and get an ultrasound atleast done...

    I wish I had in December of 2015..know I have to have a big surgery a hepaticojejunostomy. .because of all of the infection and stricture of my biliary system. ..Get it checked out...

    • Guest
      Guest debra1711

      Posted

      Debra, that's very scary.  I will definitely call the dr tomorrow.  I hope you're doing ok now.

    • debra1711
      debra1711 Guest

      Posted

      Jane..Thanks...I am awaiting my surgery date for a hepaticojejunostomy. .it's a big operation. .I am seeing a specialist at the University of chicago heptobiliary. ..my idea of the surgery being ASAP..is totally different than the surgeons idea of ASAP.

      I am nauseated and had gray stools..dark amber urine. .pain under right ribcage.liver enzymes are high...I was put in the hospital again this time for iv antibiotics. .fluids..and replacement of biliary stents again...it is so aggravating. .I have had a staphylococcus aureus infection since my original surgery that has not cleared up yet where my gallbladder was. .

    • Guest
      Guest debra1711

      Posted

      Wow, sounds like you've been through alot. I hope your surgery goes smoothly. I can't even pronounce it, much less spell it!

      I hope the surgeons can schedule you quickly so you can find some relief.

  • amanda309
    amanda309 Guest

    Posted

    You can always have gallbladder problems without stones too. I was having same symptoms but not severe pain. Went to ER after starting a fever and had no stones and was sent home. Went to a GI and got a HIDA scan done and my gallbladder isn't functioning as well. It's called acalcolous gallbladder disease. By the way the pains get worse. Hope to have mine out soon.

    • Guest
      Guest amanda309

      Posted

      Amanda,

      Yes, I've heard of this happening.  Apparently, it can only be discovered from the HIDA scan.  If an ultrasound doesn't show anything, I'll ask for this scan.  Thanks.

    • amanda309
      amanda309 Guest

      Posted

      Only get it if an ultrasound doesn't show anything

  • heatherc70
    heatherc70 Guest

    Posted

    So worth getting the scans. Ultrasound most likely will be done first and a HIDA scan. I don't have any pain but BAD nausea when I eat fats and what I call a burning esophagus.

  • laurie06309
    laurie06309 Guest

    Posted

    If your Ultrasound shows stones, you pretty much have your answer.....no need for scans.
    • debra1711
      debra1711 laurie06309

      Posted

      I had 2 hidascan scans and ultra sounds that did not show stones.my gastrointerologist found them via mrcp.

      Keep a daily journal of food intake..any symptoms. .and pains...this can help.

Back to top
Prev

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.