Gallstones pain
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Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with having gallstones at the end of November. For the past year and a half have been suffering with what seemed like a permanent stich above my rid cage on the left side. Thought it was down to the fact that i had put on a bit of weight as my boobs had got a bit larger. Anyway had the first major attack in october and I thought it was food poisoning (sausage (pork) and mash dinner). Never knew pain like it. So I cut out pork as it put me off eating sausages etc and then one day at work I had a cheese sandwich and within 20 mins could not breathe as pain was so bad. An ambulance was called and I was taken to hospital but they just gave me a scan and told me to try and manage it Anyways have tried to eat healthily since and have cut out most meat (just eating fish now with veggies).
Today the soreness in my left side is really bad and is tender to the touch. Any suggestion as to what to do? Do you think I should go back to the docs?
I am 47 years of age and have always been in good health up until now.
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Nassy Lolly68
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Hi Lolly,
You have written that "I was diagnosed with having gallstones at the end of November" so if you have a few gallstones that are big and you've already had some attacks, I think you should remove it. Have you ever had echo-graphy from gallstones? Your symptoms are similar to a person who has gallbladder exept that the pain mostly starts from the right side and goes to the right shoulder.
Lolly68 Nassy
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Nassy Lolly68
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Lolly68 Nassy
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Lolly68 Nassy
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sally_14743 Lolly68
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it's your call.....but if it progresses you will reach a point when u are desperate to have your gallbladder removed with continuous pain and nausea and regular agonising attacks ...now basically you need to be at that point to get your head round having the operation .. But here's the problem .. Waiting lists .. So many people on here are waiting for months in absolute agony disrupting there work there life for their operation ... My advice go to GP get referred for an operation ... And get on the waiting list .. But if your nerves are bad then leave it till you can't bear the pain anymore ... The only danger with leaving it is jaundice from blocked bile ducts , pancreatus and enlarged liver ... So many on here are waiting on lists then end up being rushed in as an emergency ....having an emergency operation which is not ideal ...hope that helps ..I had mine removed 2 years ago after 15 years of attacks due to being misdiagnosed .. I feel great no pain can eat anything ... Hope that helps
Lolly68 sally_14743
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isa52982 Lolly68
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my advice would be to go to the doctor and ask for a thorough examination and if it is gallstones to have them removed. It's a painful thing and the pain seems to be coming more regular.
sarah87162 Lolly68
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Had my gallbladder removed end of April last year.
I would at least get yourself on the waiting list to have the wretched thing removed.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah xxx
Lolly68 sarah87162
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I am going docs on Thursday morning to see what they say and will report back here.
xx
jay15225 Lolly68
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Lolly68 jay15225
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The attack is definitely more painful than child birth as at least that is contractions and you can have a breather in between! this is so much worse.
Will let you know what doc says on Thursday. x
cynthia89958 Lolly68
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Yes, others have given good advice here, definitely go and checked out, you may just get another all clear for blood tests etc, but at least it puts yr mind at rest for now. I have gallstones with bad symptoms for months and yes, have pain on the left - that can mean pancreas is irritated, or be referred pain it seems, my blood tests stayed neg despite all the pain and symptoms so am still awaiting a care plan - have some other digestive issues as well, it seems.It is all pretty miserable as so many have experienced on here, but good luck and take care.
Lolly68 cynthia89958
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lisa98146 Lolly68
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sarah87162 lisa98146
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Hope you get your op soon.
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah