https://www.medhelp.org/user_posts/list/2827584 Medical communities and forums staffed by doctors from leading medical centers. Over 325 forums and communities providing medical information and medical help. en The insect bites is but one possibility mentioned. You need to see your physician to sort out the pos Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:00:46 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/Swelling-and-red-spots-in-both-legs-and-feet/show/1941936#post_9172324 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/Swelling-and-red-spots-in-both-legs-and-feet/show/1941936#post_9172324 Yes, a deep vein clot is a possibility and should be evaluated. Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:54:55 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/pain-in-right-calf/show/1955782#post_9172318 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/pain-in-right-calf/show/1955782#post_9172318 I am sorry to hear of your misery. You clearly have multiple issues that require thorough and thought Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:52:31 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9172316 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9172316 Although gallbladder disease can present with nausea alone it would be difficult to blame without som Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 29 May 2013 05:07:30 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Can-nausea-be-symptom-of-gallbladder-problem/show/1944037#post_9151566 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Can-nausea-be-symptom-of-gallbladder-problem/show/1944037#post_9151566 I would cover both bases with both the sucralfate and omeprazole. Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 29 May 2013 04:51:16 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Issues-after-gallbladder-removal/show/1952310#post_9151556 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Issues-after-gallbladder-removal/show/1952310#post_9151556 http://www.dukehealth.org/physicians/christopher_roy_watters Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 29 May 2013 04:49:35 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-bilary-dyskensia-or-not/show/1950008#post_9151555 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-bilary-dyskensia-or-not/show/1950008#post_9151555 I'm not sure of the benefit of the ER visit for a chronic problem but a thorough and thoughtful GI ev Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 29 May 2013 04:47:12 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9151553 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9151553 Recent studies have shown that reproduction of your typical symptoms with the CCK is a better predict Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 05:09:17 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-bilary-dyskensia-or-not/show/1950008#post_9148542 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-bilary-dyskensia-or-not/show/1950008#post_9148542 They are correct in suggesting to correlate with liver function tests. The only one you mentioned is Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 05:05:39 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9148535 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Prominent-Biliary-Tree-Common-Duct-Distended-Gallbladder-No-Stones-Phlebitis/show/1950271#post_9148535 Your gallbladder should be evaluated. I don't understand your testing however as there would be no wa Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 05:01:31 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/URQ-sharp-stab-pain-and-rt-rib-pain-shoulder-pain/show/1950906#post_9148529 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/URQ-sharp-stab-pain-and-rt-rib-pain-shoulder-pain/show/1950906#post_9148529 Can you be more specific about your tests? With a history sounding pretty typical for gallbladder dis Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 04:58:39 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Pain-in-upper-right-abdomen/show/1951479#post_9148526 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Pain-in-upper-right-abdomen/show/1951479#post_9148526 It is possible to see reflux symptoms increase following gallbladder surgery. Although this is docume Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 04:54:58 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Issues-after-gallbladder-removal/show/1952310#post_9148521 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Issues-after-gallbladder-removal/show/1952310#post_9148521 You are a classic chicken and egg problem. There are multiple potential primary issues with as many s Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 04:48:55 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Possible-biliary-dyskinesia/show/1940895#post_9148514 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Possible-biliary-dyskinesia/show/1940895#post_9148514 This is sounding far more complex than just a gallbladder problem. Although frustrating, a thorough a Christopher R Watters, MD Tue, 28 May 2013 04:38:27 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Constant-pain-but-no-evidence-of-anything-wrong/show/1943482#post_9148506 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Constant-pain-but-no-evidence-of-anything-wrong/show/1943482#post_9148506 This sounds more like vasculitis, allergic, or even insect bites than venous origin. A biopsy may be Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:54:14 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/Swelling-and-red-spots-in-both-legs-and-feet/show/1941936#post_9093718 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Varicose-Veins/Swelling-and-red-spots-in-both-legs-and-feet/show/1941936#post_9093718 These are not unusual but should be run by your surgeon. Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:50:33 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Day-after-Gallbladder-removal/show/1940529#post_9093714 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Day-after-Gallbladder-removal/show/1940529#post_9093714 I can understand your frustration. Yes, in the face of liver disease the absorption of blood in a hem Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:49:21 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/uneventful-apara-cholecystectomy-with-swollen-sac/show/1939080#post_9093709 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/uneventful-apara-cholecystectomy-with-swollen-sac/show/1939080#post_9093709 Several thoughts about your story. First, I am concerned about the multiple antibiotics treating an e Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:43:51 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Possible-biliary-dyskinesia/show/1940895#post_9093705 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Possible-biliary-dyskinesia/show/1940895#post_9093705 Sorry you had the problem but glad that you were taken care of. Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:29:34 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-pain-during-pregnancy/show/1939801#post_9093691 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/gallbladder-pain-during-pregnancy/show/1939801#post_9093691 By normal HIDA I assume a normal ejection fraction and no pain with the CCK. The fact that position m Christopher R Watters, MD Wed, 08 May 2013 04:27:48 -0400 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Constant-pain-but-no-evidence-of-anything-wrong/show/1943482#post_9093688 https://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gallbladder/Constant-pain-but-no-evidence-of-anything-wrong/show/1943482#post_9093688