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townko
townko

Has anyone been advised to get their gallbladder removed because of lots of tiny stones I did have a bout of right upper quadrant pain and fever that lasted about 7 hours.

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  • donnie888
    donnie888 townko

    Posted

    Yes, I've been advised to, planned to do it after I'll finished my degree...but after a year I've been rushed to a hospital because pancreatitis...

    The worst ive ever felt in my life.

    So please go to see a specialist about it

    • townko
      townko donnie888

      Posted

      Yes I have been back and forward to hospital the first scan after I had the pain showed no stone but cysts and fatty liver I was then referred to hepatology who sent me for another scan that showed up lots of tiny stones in my gallbladder. I thought it was gallbladder causing problem I had put myself on a low fat diet and now 3 months later the discomfort I had been feeling has really settled.The Liver specialist has recently referred me back to GP to deal with it so I am waiting to see what they want to do next.I had not seen many people on this site say anything about lots of tiny stones.Thankyou for your reply.
  • Scottie13
    Scottie13 townko

    Posted

    Was my GP who was in the process of sending me to see surgeon to get mines removed as had lots of little stones. Ended up in hospital with cholecystitis so had it removed 2 months after being diagnosed xx
    • townko
      townko Scottie13

      Posted

      Oh dear poor you. I have only had one initial bout of bad pain but I had a constant discomfort over gallbladder area which after about 3 months is now settling hope you are recovering well its such a worry when things start to go wrong with the gallbladder lots of people seem to have very bad experiences after removal.if I had not been sent for a second scan I would not have known that I had gallstones as I was told I had not so I was worrying myself sick that I had something else wrong with me even though I was sure it was my gallbladder.Thanks for your reply.
  • iris58334
    iris58334 townko

    Posted

    Hi Townko:. I had my gallbladder out last Feb of 2017. I had lots of small gallstones. I had lots of pain and gas and bloating. But the fever I didn't have. But the pain and gasses are normal. When it acted up I had a glass of water and that usually helped subside the pain. Or try an antacid line tums or rolaids if you can. Take care

    • townko
      townko iris58334

      Posted

      My gallbladder discomfort seems to have settled at the moment I have been eating smaller meals mainly low fat no eggs or cheese in case it sets it off again.Hope you recovered well from your op I have still to see what will happen next but I am pretty sure I will be advised to have it removed which is a bit daunting thanks for your reply.
  • Moonday
    Moonday townko

    Posted

    Before my gallstones caused me to have really severe painful attacks I would suffer a lot of discomfort which would last a good few hours.  One night I felt really sick and it last throughout the night.  By early morning, about 6.30 a.m. I was sick; however, none of the previous evening's dinner had been digested, but after I was sick I did feel much better.  I went to the doctor that morning.  She thought it could be gallstones and sent me for a scan.  The scan showed I had lots of tiny gallstones.  I also had a MRI.  Just before my operation the gallstone attacks were becoming unbearable.  It was a relief to have it removed.

    • townko
      townko Moonday

      Posted

      poor you I have only had 1 bad bout so far and discomfort,It looks like I will be advised to have mine removed ,as you were suffering so much it must have been a great relief for you, I hope you have recovered well as there seems to be a lot of horror stories out there.
  • Moonday
    Moonday townko

    Posted

    thank you Townko ..... my advice is to be very mindful of what you eat .... I think I had gallstones for years and the attacks I experienced weren't bad enough for me to go to the doctors ..... it was when they became unbearable I had to do something about it.   Best wishes to you.

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