Severe pain in Left and Right Rib Cage Areas Can't Eat Need Help Gastritis and Gallbladder Removal

[Gustav85]

Hello, I had my gallbladder removed nearly a month ago now and still have severe pain in the left upper abodomin and when I eat solid foods I have sharp-breathless pain in the upper right abdomin...

I was admitted to the hospital for 4 days with severe stomach burning and pain...couldn't even drink water ... all test were negative ... discharged with no diagnoses

I had a scope done that showed gastritis before the surgery and it was ruled that it was non-bacterial....

I am taking antaacids, proton-inhibitor, and carafate for stomach...so far still have gastristis and still feels like I still have a gallbladder...especially several hours after trying to eat solid foods...

I have severe gas as well, taking gas-x, shortness of breath especially when laying down even on the slightest of angles.

Still pain on left and right upper abdomin, most severe when getting up in the morning...I been sleeping in a chair since August....can't eat regular meals....going by gastritis diet...

Also, back pain, shoulder pain, stiffness, fatigue, low body temp from time to time, pain when bending over
I also had 4 ER visits before getting the gallbladder out...

Everytime I laid flat my bloodpressure went to 172/120 I have no history of hypertension... all cardiac test were negative...

Again, I know I had gastristis prior to the gallbladder removal...I lost 20 pounds and been living soup and broth...I am 25 year old male...

Any suggestions...still have gallbladder pain (tightness/pain in right upper abodomin) sometimes very severe and still a lot of gastritis pain in left upper abodomin...what is it? I need to eat...

[CJenF]

Did you ever figure out the cause of the pain???  I am almost 3 weeks post surgery and still in a lot of constant pain.  I go for an upper gi endoscopy on Monday, but my gut tells me that's not it. I know I have ulcers, acid reflux and gastritis.  But this pain is different... It's 24/7,  It's in both my rib cages, my left backside near kidney, flares up after ANY thing to eat or drink.  I'm at my witts end and don't know where to go.  My primary is no help.  I do go back to see the surgeon in 4 weeks, he said if it's not better it could be the sphincter or bile duct.  I literally cry every day from this.  Any feedback would be helpful....

[Gustav85]

Thanks, would this also cause intense stomach pain as well, feels like my stomach has been on fire...especially in the morning when waking up...dagger type pain...more on the left than the right in the morning but both very sharp...then as I eat solid food the pain begins to become sharper on the right side

I know the pains on the left side are gastritis, but I been on the gastritis diet now for about a week and barely any improvement besides I upgraded to small pieces of baked chicken and potatoes

Last question, can the gastritis keep the surgery from healing properly ?

[pony29]

You might want to ask your Dr. about possibly having SOD or Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction. Basically if feels like you still have those excruciating painful gall bladder attacks without your gall bladder. Basically the valves leading from your bile duct spasm and close off causing the bile to back up and causing the incredible pain. Look it up on this site and see if the symptoms match yours. Then ask your Dr. about it. Hope this helps. I suffer from it so I know the incredible pain it causes.