I had GB removed in 04. Was told it could take up to 2 years to get back to normal, never happened. I never suffered anything with my eyes though, although in one of my hospital stays my one eye did get broken blood vessels (the whole white part of my eye) after a migraine and other pain that I experienced, but I don't believe it swelled. I suffered with pain ever since with many trips to ER and hospitalzations from pain. This last one I was admitted with high liver enzymes, jaundice, and many other things. The pain was excrutiating. Ended up with impacted stones in CBD at pancreatic head. Had to have 3 ERCP to clear this. I had to go to 3 different GI's before everything is OK I think for now. GB removal does alot of weird stuff to ya. But I do suffer from migraines also, don't know if this could be related or not. I would suggest that maybe trying to get a refferal to a good GI. Make sure to take a list of questions on a piece of paper as they are very rushed and if you don't ask, they won't tell ya. But don't be surprised if you have to wait a long time for your appointment. I really hope this helps and I could write a book about pain level charts that don't go high enough, because I have been there. I have also had the flushing, etc. Sometimes it stumps docs and they seem to look at you like you have two heads and are making it up.
There clearly has been a comprehensive workup, and it is unlikely that I can come up with something that hasn't already been thought of.
After gallbladder surgery, you may want to consider Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. An ERCP with manometry can be considered to exclude this option.
Carcinoid would be less likely given the negative testing.
Evaluation of the upper digestive tract can also be done to exclude GERD, an ulcer or inflammation of the stomach or esophagus.
These options can be discussed with a GI physician, preferably at a major academic medical center.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
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