Gallstones Support Group
Gallstones (choleliths) are crystalline bodies formed within the body by accretion or concretion of normal or abnormal bile components. Risk factors for pigment stones include cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, and hereditary blood cell disorders, such as sickle cell anemia. Stones of mixed origin also occur.
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I need some feedback.
I have had ibs and herd years.
My issue started when I ate fast food fried fish a couple months ago.
Within an hour, I got the worst bloating and gas I've ever had.
Because nothing would relieve the pressure, I ended up making myself vomit.
I went to the walkin clinic the next morning and the dr thought it might be my ibs flaring.
Within days I was better.
On New Years Eve, I was at my friend's house for dinner.
I really didn't eat anything I thought would upset my stomach.
I was really thirsty and drank three large ice cold cups of orange and grape soda.
Same thing happened.
I got really bloated and uncomfortable.
I tried lots of different things at home, nothing helped relieve the pressure.
So, I made myself vomit to feel better.
The next morning I went to the urgent care and they took an X-ray.
They said I was full of stool, but didn't know if it was my ibs or something else.
I ended up going to my fam dr who pressed on my abdomen and said since it was painful on my right side too, he wanted me to have an ultrasound.
It showed one immobile gallstone that I've had for years, but my gallbladder was not swollen or anything.
I took laxatives and started to feel better.
My dr wanted me to see a surgeon since my billirubin test was elevated.
The surgeons office had scheduled surgery before I even saw him because my back had been hurting for weeks before.
At my appointment, the surgeon began telling me reasons I should have my gallbladder out.
I asked him if my attacks could have been ibs, but he couldn't tell me.
He also said if I had my gallbladder out, it might not be what's wrong and I could still have these flare ups.
He also looked at my back and said the pain is muscular, not my gallbladder.
I never had the severe gallbladder pain in my right abdomen or upper shoulder area.
So, he finally gave me the choice to watch my diet and see what happens.
If I get another flare, he wants to remove it.
But, how do I know it's not really ibs?
I also don't know what to take for the severe gas or bloating if it happens again.
Sorry this is so long, but I'm frustrated, confused and scared.
Opinion please?
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I need some feedback.
I have had ibs and herd years.
My issue started when I ate fast food fried fish a couple months ago.
Within an hour, I got the worst bloating and gas I've ever had.
Because nothing would relieve the pressure, I ended up making myself vomit.
I went to the walkin clinic the next morning and the dr thought it might be my ibs flaring.
Within days I was better.
On New Years Eve, I was at my friend's house for dinner.
I really didn't eat anything I thought would upset my stomach.
I was really thirsty and drank three large ice cold cups of orange and grape soda.
Same thing happened.
I got really bloated and uncomfortable.
I tried lots of different things at home, nothing helped relieve the pressure.
So, I made myself vomit to feel better.
The next morning I went to the urgent care and they took an X-ray.
They said I was full of stool, but didn't know if it was my ibs or something else.
I ended up going to my fam dr who pressed on my abdomen and said since it was painful on my right side too, he wanted me to have an ultrasound.
It showed one immobile gallstone that I've had for years, but my gallbladder was not swollen or anything.
I took laxatives and started to feel better.
My dr wanted me to see a surgeon since my billirubin test was elevated.
The surgeons office had scheduled surgery before I even saw him because my back had been hurting for weeks before.
At my appointment, the surgeon began telling me reasons I should have my gallbladder out.
I asked him if my attacks could have been ibs, but he couldn't tell me.
He also said if I had my gallbladder out, it might not be what's wrong and I could still have these flare ups.
He also looked at my back and said the pain is muscular, not my gallbladder.
I never had the severe gallbladder pain in my right abdomen or upper shoulder area.
So, he finally gave me the choice to watch my diet and see what happens.
If I get another flare, he wants to remove it.
But, how do I know it's not really ibs?
I also don't know what to take for the severe gas or bloating if it happens again.
Sorry this is so long, but I'm frustrated, confused and scared.
Opinion please?
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Don't ever let your doctor chop out your gallbladder, it would be disastrous without a gallbladder, an awful life sleeping and camping next to the toilet.
Mum the same and one other relation.
That said i think it sounds like IBS, Fried fish and fizzy soda? Keep away from that stuff! No wonder you had gas and bloating, thats just asking for it.
Keep a food diary, it may pinpoint foods to avoid.
Magnesium helps relax your bowels a bit and is an overall nervous system relaxant. Most of us need more of it in our diets.
Try it, see if it helps with the constipation! Dandelion tea (both leaf & root) also helps. I had trouble with how bitter the tea was, but if you don't quite boil your hot water, and don't steep the dandelion tea for long, it's more palatable.
Finally, I figured out after years of GERD and irritable bowels that both were signs of a food allergy! Specifically, my GERD was worst after eating anything in the "nightshade" family- tomato, potato, eggplant or bell peppers. I avoid those foods entirely now and my digestive system is much happier.
I don't know what might be triggering these things for you, but keeping a food diary as suggested above can really help-- that's how I figured out the tomato/potato thing.
I hope you've gotten some relief!
I also developed a stone in my Bile Duct recently. It was localized pain in my side and quite painful if I ate anything with fats.
If it's gallbladder, the pain is gripping around your waiste to your back. No matter what you eat. It hurts and severe to moderate yellow diarrhea.
I would recommend you go to an experienced Gastroenterologist. See about removing the stone. If it's just one stone? Keep your parts if the gall bladder is healthy. Best wishes