Black gallstones

  I have really done well overall since my gallbladder surgery.
  However, I continue to have burning pain in my extremities and
  get really tired with flu-like symptoms.  You said that black
  gallstones are a result of hemolysis and gave several reasons
  this could occur.  I need to know if I need some follow-up tests
  to see if the problems I am having now are related to the reason
  that I developed these black gallstones.  Or should removing the
  gallbladder take care of any of those problems?  All of my CBCs
  have been normal; MCHC was borderline high at least once; I had
  slightly elevated urobillirubin  in my urine before the
  surgery.  My liver enzymes were slightly elevated with a GGT
  that was twice the normal limits.  All tests for connective
  tissue disease have been negative.  Any input would be
  appreciated
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Dear Kathyw,
It is unlikely that there is hemolysis as the cause of your black stones.  I doubt anty relationship between a GI problem and the burning pain in the extremities.
This information is presented for educational purposes.  Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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