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MRCP- MRI SCAN TOMORROW

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Crystal17
Crystal17

Hi all.

I was diagnosed with gallstones. And biliary colic I was told they think I have a gallstone lodged in my bile duct. And since May my liver function blood tests have been abnormal.

I have my MRCP MIR scan tomorrow. And I'm really nervous. Never had any other scan than an ultrasound and xray what happens? Has anyone ever had one. What will they be looking for? What is usually the outcome xx

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  • Marketa
    Marketa Crystal17

    Posted

    The gallbladder needs to come out. The stones are obviously causing a blockage to your liver. I had the same and had to be hospitalized. Hope you get the surgery fast, and dont worry it is such an easy procedure. Good luck.
    • Marketa
      Marketa Crystal17

      Posted

      You are welcome. Dont worry, mine was completely blocked and I had jaundice. Liver function was way down too. I survived....

  • sandynan
    sandynan Crystal17

    Posted

    I had the same thing Kalel they have to see if there is s stone in your bile duct before they do the surgery you will be fine love let's us know how it goes xxx
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Crystal17

    Posted

    I agree with Marketa here the main thing is the gallstone or stones need to be removed sooner rather than later.

    Mine showed up on ultrasound scan so that was all I needed.

    Get yourself on the operating list because it can be 6 - 9 months waiting.

    In the meantime keep to a low fat or even no fat diet, this will help.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Praying for you

    Love Sarah xxx

    • Crystal17
      Crystal17 sarah87162

      Posted

      Thank you Sarah.

      I will make sure I get on the waiting list then thank you xx

      Chrissie x

  • marieelle199
    marieelle199 Crystal17

    Posted

    MRCP is a simple diagnostic test where they will find out the location and size of the stone do it don't postpone get your results and report and go to the next step

    get well soon 

  • kathrine41964
    kathrine41964 Crystal17

    Posted

    Hi! How's the examination?

    Sorry for late reply.

    Hope you're ok now

    • Crystal17
      Crystal17 kathrine41964

      Posted

      Hello I was in the scanner for 35minutes and have an appointment with the surgical team on the 12th october for results and to discuss my options. Xx
    • Crystal17
      Crystal17 kathrine41964

      Posted

      The last time i was in pain was friday just gone. Unfortunately! Wasn't as bad as it has been. But it made me Ill and unable to cope well with every day things and looking after my baby. So hopefully something will be sorted soon xx
    • kathrine41964
      kathrine41964 Crystal17

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that you're having a hard time.

      Do you take any meds?

      Yes,hopefully you'll be better soon than ever! Keep us posted

      xx

    • Crystal17
      Crystal17 kathrine41964

      Posted

      Thank you! Xx

      And yes I either take codeine or tramadol and I have buscopan and lansoprazol. The tramadol and codeine are rubbish with the side effects but the pain does ease with then. X Thank you i will keep you updated.

    • kathrine41964
      kathrine41964 Crystal17

      Posted

      You're welcome! smile

      Better than tramadol! I use tramadol but got those side effects so i stopped using it. though it's helpful for the pain.

      Thanks i'll wait for it.

      smile

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