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running with gallstones

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caroline9798
caroline9798

Hi, I am new to this group after being diagnosed with gallstones last Friday.  I was a bit gutted but at least I know what is causing the pain and its not indigestion like the Doctor was telling me.

Anyway,  I am currently training for a half marathon and its now only 4 weeks away, the last few long runs I have experienced pain in the gallbladder area.

Does anyone here run whilst having gallstones, do you experience pain whilst running, should I stop running and forget about my half, so many questions, sorry ?

Caroline x

 

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  • Thedarktitan
    Thedarktitan caroline9798

    Posted

    I have a low functioning gallbladder (21%) in November. Mine seems to be getting better however I know that it’s gonna be a cat and mouse game until I get it out. 

    It doesn’t really bother me most of the time, however I bike and I’ve noticed when I’m really pushing hard sometimes I’ll get some sharp pain in my gallbladder area. 

  • caroline9798
    caroline9798

    Posted

    Yes mine seems to be when I am pushing on a bit. I am going to slow down my pace and see if it makes a difference. I have trained so hard tbrough all of the rubbish weather and will be gutted to miss it but know I need to be sensible. Thank you
    • Thedarktitan
      Thedarktitan caroline9798

      Posted

      Definitely would hate for you to miss it!

      I haven’t seen much information saying that exercise makes the pain worse, but I know it does. 

  • Micklemus
    Micklemus caroline9798

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    Because you are basically very healthy it would be an extremely  good idea to fully research ursodioxycholic acid dissolution of gall stones if they are cholesterol based because that treatment will dissolve cholesterlol

    gall stones. This is a scientific clinical fact..........  I did it! I still have my gall bladder with no symptoms.

    Finding a GP who will prescribe the tablets is quite another matter. A liver function test is required before and during the treatment which might last 6 months or less or more. You seem to be a first class candidate as I was for that very effective way of getting rid of those stones in a quite good gall bladder.

    • Achrisl
      Achrisl Micklemus

      Edited

      How are you doing now on Ursodiol? I was finally able to get my dr to let me try it (I refused surgery). At the 3 1/2 month mark, ALL of my symptoms are gone! I also haven't had a single gallbladder attack since. I love it! I'm going next month to have another ultrasound to see if they're shrinking.

    • jackie50372
      jackie50372 Achrisl

      Posted

      please keep us posted. Are there side effects? How will will u have to take the meds? I read u have to take for 2 yrs. ive asked a few doctors they tell me there are no drugs. its best remove it. i heard on a podcast a nuturtionist coach had hers removed and she regret it.

  • steven46298
    steven46298 caroline9798

    Posted

    hi caroline, i have had this before playing football and recently when running. the only way i can describe it is a stitch that isnt a stitch with pressure.

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