Worsening symptoms
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Hi ive had about 8 attacks in the last 2 months. First one was an a&e attendance due to low blood pressure and severe pain but they have been mainly well controlled (attacks varying between 1-4 hours) until 4 days ago where i had a sudden onset. although i had low bp, stayed at home trying to increase fluids and used hot water bottle to help relieve pain. My painkillers didnt seem to be as effective as before and the pain continued for another night where i was very nauseous nd spent most of the night either trying to be sick or flooring on the floor trying to find a comfortable position. I attended the Gp on the 3rd day who prescribed a stronger pain relief but i havent found it anymore effective and have actually been unable to keep anything down. Im still sitting in pain on day 4 and producing dark urine. Im considering attending a&e again but dont want to be a pain nor do i want to hang around for several hours in pain to just be sent home. Im wondering has anyone else had a similar experience or advice on what do to?
many thanks
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keys023
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heepee keys023
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i was pretty similar , with some jaundice .
I really think you should go to a & e . The stones can block ducts and there can be infections . I left it far too long thinking it was just an attack and it would pass ...it didn't and I was in hospital initially for 11 days .
I'm not suggesting that you will be the same , but you should not be in such pain for so long , so please get it checked out as soon as possible . I also think that if you are going to have to go to hospital, then from my experiance , you are better going in the week and not at the weekend .
Don't take the chance . Hope you are okay and out of pain soon , keep in touch .
Guest keys023
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I had my gallbladder out last week and suffered for 6 months before hand much like you - I feel your pain and send my sympathies.
The dark urine is an area of concern as that could signal pancreatitis which you don't mess around with - on that basis, if the pain gets bad I wouldn't chance it and I would get yourself to A&E or at least ring 111 out of hours medical helpline - they could probably put you through to a doctor.
Good luck. Let us knowhow you go.
heepee keys023
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They do accept that it is a very very painful condition , in fact each time I was put on IV morphine and iv paracetamol which finally got rid of the pain .
Some complications from gall bladders can be extremely serious , so please get help . Constant , agonising pain is not right !
Brig99 keys023
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CdnMaven keys023
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cynthia89958 keys023
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sharon_02995 keys023
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Once the stones were removed I felt much better but not 100%.
I had my gallbladder removed a week ago by keyhole, they tell me I had massive stones!
I did end up going private to have the operation but this is because my husband has private healthcare via work, unfortunately I was told could be waiting months for the operation on the NHS!
Keep pushing that's the only way to get things done!
Keep us updated X
k60077 keys023
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I cope with pain by making lemon and honey water .I boil the kettle and cut a lemon up i pour boiled water and 2 tablesppons of honey into a jug add cut lemons.
I then leave it for as long as possiable overnight if poss.
I drink this instead of tea and it seems to help.I read on the internet that its the peptin( cant spell it) in lemons that help.
As I said I dont know if it will help everyone but this is only my opinion . I tried apple cider and oned ay it worked and then on the second day I got very bad pain , so im still unsure and yes Im still waiting nearly 6 years later for an operation.
Moonday keys023
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keys023
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So i went to a&e this afternoon and got seen really quickly, even with the strike. So it seems my liver function levels and white cell counts were elevated but not enough to warrent antibiotics. They did say they could admit me for pain relief but little else as it was likely the gallbladder is inflamed and unlikely to be operated on until that had settled. Theyve just advised to maintain my pain relief at home where id be more comfortable and to return to work when ready. Luckily my supervisors are very supportive.
Im due to see the surgeon in 3 weeks so the inflammation should have settled, until then its a no fat diet for me! Managed some boiled egg and toast this evening and fingers crossed its stayed down!
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I'd keep clear of the egg though - theres about 5g of fat in the yolk.
They were like a hand grenade for my GB when I was trying to manage my symptoms.
Good luck in the run up of the op.
Its a week since I had the op and today I enjoyed some 'normal' food without fear today - which felt great.
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