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Years after gallbladder...bile gastritis!!

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Leni75
Leni75

Had cholecystectomy ( gallbladder surgery) just over 3 years ago and this week my gastro said I have considerable inflammation in the stomach because of bile 😱

i had stomach pain for over two years but since last week the pain intensity got much much worse. I can’t eat almost anything and have terrible nausea. I have bile gastritis which is chronic because I don’t have a gallbladder. Doctor gave me medicine to protect my stomach and that’s all it can be done for now. its Has been a nightmare of life. I’m really scared of this. It can cause other problems further in digestive system. Has anyone been though this?

i know they’re some herbals teas and natural supplements but this condition is too painful. Has anyone had a further surgery to help divert bile from the stomach?

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  • Huntwc
    Huntwc Leni75

    Posted

    I’m so sorry for all of your pain!  I have other health issues as well, mainly Lyme and Mast Cell disease.  I think that’s why my gallbladder acted up and why surgery has been a disaster for me.  I highly doubt I will ever get back to where I was before getting Lyme. For now i just want to find a way to manage the daily pain,

    all the best to you!

  • nic68710
    nic68710 Leni75

    Posted

    I've been taking colestipol 1mg for my bile overflow. Look.it up. It's being used to help after gall bladder removal. 5th doctor finally figured it out and it has helped a lot.

    Good luck!

    • Leni75
      Leni75 nic68710

      Posted

      Hi isn’t colestipol used more if you had bile acid Diarrhea ? Constipation also makes the bile reflux worse. But happy it has helped you x
  • kostas1980
    kostas1980 Leni75

    Posted

    leni do you have fb?I am in that group of bile too.whats your name to add you and talk about demeester. I am interesting too.i have bile reflux too due to gb removal
  • frazzled
    frazzled Leni75

    Posted

    When My gall bladder was removed, I developed BAM or  bile acid malabsorption.  I was misdiagnosed with IBS-a meaning flucturation from diarrhea to constipation (hard stool) sometimes in the same day.  One day I had a terrible burning in my lower abd from hip to hip and when I had a bm, felt like razor blades and a blow torch.  After that I got a raging bout of acid reflux.  I suggest you look up BAM and talk with your doc (unfortunately the US does not have a test for this condition as yet).  There is an excellent BAM community on Facebook that might be of help to you as well.  Hope you have solved the problem by now.
  • jane_28047
    jane_28047 Leni75

    Posted

    These pain killers set it off. And when i get an attack no pain killers work it has to run its course. We are just the unlucky ones as lots of people with no gallbladder do not have these issues. Wish they could be transplanted lol

  • ann79354
    ann79354 Leni75

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    Hello Leni, I hope you are doing well, I know it has been a while since you posted this but i just wanted to ask how you are doing with the bile

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