Gallbladder Removed & Still Pain

[Tam199]

I am 19 years old and in October 2006 i had my gallbladder removed as i had gallstones. Three months later in January 2007 i started getting the exact same symptoms again that i used to get when i had my gallbladder. I've been to many doctors and specialists, they have all sent me for ultra sounds, CT scans and many blood tests but everything came back fine apparently. I normally get the pain about 6 months apart. First got it in August 2006, had my gallbladder out in October 2006, next pains in Jaunary 2007, August 2007, January 2008. The pain is Sever upper back pain, nausea, vomiting, hot and cold flushes and can last from 10 minutes to several hours. The longest was about 8 hours. If any one can help me out it would be much appreciated. I'm worried that theres something serious wrong with me, yet no one can find anything.

Tamara

[mom_n_pain]

I too suffered the same. All tests were normal, but I found a GI that was convinced that I still had stones in the bile duct after 10yrs post-op. He did ERCP and guess what...gall stones!!! Don't give up, request the ERCP.
Good Luck and I hope this helps.

[calgary]

i've heard you can still get gallbladder problems (like attacks) although your gallbladder has been removed