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Gallbladder problems?

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ashley33649
ashley33649

Hi everyone I was wondering if some one could give me some advice. I have been having ruq pain for a couple weeks now along with lower back pain, nausea ,and I'm tired and have no energy to do anything. I have had every test done in the book. I had the hida scan done with a result of 48% but during the test the X-ray person said that it wasn't pumping out bile like it should be. I can't sleep because I'm very uncomfortable and everything I eat causes the pain in discomfort in my ruq. I am going to see a surgeon tomorrow. I just want to tell them to take my gallbladder out. Am I wrong to say that?

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  • lynda20916
    lynda20916 ashley33649

    Posted

    Hi Ashley,  

    Have you had an ultrasound, showing stones?  That's one of the tests that they usually perform.  Did it show stones?  If so, your gallbladder is probably diseased.  I'm presuming that your doctor sent you to a surgeon because your doctor also believes that it needs to be removed.  If that's the case, I would follow my doctor's recommendations.  Once your gallbladder is diseased, it's not usually going to get better.  

    Best of luck to you!

    • james4848
      james4848 lynda20916

      Posted

      I have had a Sona Gram that should large stones after 5 months of pain and they scheduled a surgeon ... but is a Hida Scan really neccessary ? the test bills are adding up ....
  • basten
    basten ashley33649

    Posted

    hello I had gallstones over a year which a ct abdo jelly scan revealed. I had R pain and burning in stomach a lot and eventually became very constipated.  Mine was severe for a gallbladder op April 15 but ever since then the pain is worse all through me and I got pancreatitis Xmas 15 and I do know now my gallstones aggravated my pancreas when I had stones before op. One of the symptoms of pancreatitis is gallstones, drink and I believe fat, but my MRI of course showed no gallstones and I havent drunk for 20 years, so I believe as my diet was bad that aggravated my pancreas too.  Anyway, I cannot advise you what to do. My mother many years ago had her gallbladder out and was fine, but in those days they didoen surgery unlike today keyhole.  I do not know what went wrong since my op but am under investigation soon with 3rd GI man who I pray will help. I also have a hiatus hernia and gastritis.  Whatever you have best wishes to you and I am sure you will be OK. We are often left with no choice.  Now I am even more constipated despite laxatives, and if I go they are fatty so I have no idea what is causing my pain to spread now from top right up back, chest throat.  Best wishes. Sorry I cannot help much more
    • ashley33649
      ashley33649 basten

      Posted

      Thank you. I went to a surgeon today and he wants me to have a scope done to make sure there is no ulcers that can rupture I'm scheduled for a gallbladder surgery on Tuesday next week

    • basten
      basten ashley33649

      Posted

      Good luck and wishes to you.  I am sure you will feel better after. Many do.
    • lynda20916
      lynda20916 ashley33649

      Posted

      Good luck, Ashley,

      Let us know how you do, both with the scope and the surgery!

    • lynda20916
      lynda20916 basten

      Posted

      Hi, Basten,

      I hope that this third doctor can help you and that you will get some relief soon! 

      Please let me know how you do.

    • basten
      basten lynda20916

      Posted

      Thankyou. What a life eh at times. It just doesnt help when tests show nothing and yes i pray this 3rd gi helps better than the others who didnt want to know basically. I reckon someone did something in an op last year. Oh it is my pancreas .thanks best wishes.the waiting is rotten and i am a stress head lol
    • lynda20916
      lynda20916 basten

      Posted

      You're welcome!  I think it's immoral when someone with all the knowledge and education to help someone couldn't care less about a fellow human being in pain.  Worse when they injure a person and won't take responsibility!  

      Please do let me know how you get on with this new one!  

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