Gallbladder
Posted By: Nature on 2009-02-15
In Reply to: Anyone else with gallbladder problems and decided not to have surgery - Amy
I have gallstones. I found out around 11 years ago. I have just lived with it. Sometimes I have problems like a large fullness in the right upper quadrant. I can't eat popcorn or nuts without having problems. I know that eventually I will have to have my gallbladder out, but for now, I will live with it. I also have had kidney stones and had to have surgery to have them removed. Now a kidney stone attack is something I cannot ignore.
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Well, I now have confirmation of what I suspected since November. I have gallstones.
I had a sonogram yesterday and it confirmed it.
I have an appointment with a surgeon. I am in no hurry to have another surgery, since tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my BR surgey - however, I have been trying to control the symptoms with diet since my self-diagnosis -- with limited success. The nausea seems to be getting harder and harder to prevent. When I have an attack of the "pain" --- OMG - I would give birth to 20 more kids to keep that from happening again. It is the most intense pain I have ever had.
I know this is very common surgery --- share your stories to help me decide how long I should wait.
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easiest thing. in and out on the same day, felt really good the next day. i didn't really want it either but i couldn't take the attacks anymore.
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I suffered nearly 10 years with a bad gallbladder and I know the pain you feel. I finally had a lap chole done last January and it was the best gift I could ever give myself. Quick recovery too. Get ur done!!
could be gallbladder symptoms too...nm
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Need help with gallbladder pain, any advice?
I have been having a gallbladder attack since late last night. I took some ibuprofen last night, but that only succeeded in hurting my stomach and didn't even touch my gallbladder pain at all. I need to have my gallbladder out, but can't even afford it right now. I can't even afford my copay at the doctor's office until next payday. I put a heating pad on my side today, but now I'm trying to work and I am just miserable. I can't function if I take anything stronger than ibuprofen.
I had a 30-hour gallbladder attack, and
it was rough. I'd just been diagnosed with stones and then had the attack. I had to wait a few days before my scheduled surgery.
My surgeon told me his story. His abdominal pain started and 3 hours later, he was checked and his GB was already gangrenous. What if yours is?
homeopathic gallbladder cures
There are some interesting cures for gallstones on the internet. One involves epsolm salts, apple juice and mineral oil. Google on home cures for gallstones. I dont remember the exact instructions but it involves lying on your left side and drinking lots of apple juice (which I like anyway).
Of course, my first recommendation would be the ER. However, I do like to at least be aware of various home cures.
Anyone else with gallbladder problems and decided not to have surgery
and symptoms you had and what did you do instead?
Could be gallbladder, maybe diabetes. Cut out the meat and fats for a few days and
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