intestinalbowel trouble?

Posted By Cheri on January 22, 1998 at 18:26:03:









I would like to state first that I have had my gallbladder removed about 4 months ago.  Before my surgery I had pain in the upper left abdominal area, involving the lower left side of the rib cage.  Months later that pain is still there and still continueous.  Pain can radiate up through the chest area, all the way down to the left abdominal area.  It's very frightening!  I have a history of gastritis, ulcer and diverticulitis.  My Gasroentrologist insists it is radiating from the herniated disc at my lumbar L5-Sl area.  I dont't understand that!  I had a Cardiac Cath in July that was normal, although I have palpations often and failed the stress test.  While in the hospital I had an Ultra Sound of the abdominal area and my stomach with an Endoscopy.  I had chronic diarreha for months, now it has subsided.  I am unable to sleep on my stomach or left side.  Please, I am in need of input.  Thank You!
Cheri