Bentyl for gallbladder symptoms????

[rtjrevie]

I had an ultrasound done for a positive murphys sign, which showed a distended gallbladder wall .  Next was a HIDA scan that showed a 39% ejection fraction (normal but on the low end)  The main symptom I have had is nausea/vomitting and acid reflux.  I always thought I had a "weak stomach" when it came to spicey, fatty, diary foods and certain medications (iron and pain meds).  I do occasionally have upper GI discomfort.  Now my doctor wants me to try Bentyl.  I am reading that it is mainly used for IBS?  I am wondering if anyone has ever heard of it being used for my symptoms too or anything related to the gallbladder? Thanks for the help, all answers are appreciated.

[TaylorC21]

My doctor prescribed bentyl before my gallbladder removal about 4 years ago. My HIDA scan showed a low ejection fraction & I was diagnosed with biliary dyskinesia. I took the bentyl 30 minutes to an hour before meals & ate a low fat diet. The combination of the two definitely reduced the amount of attacks I had, & I stopped having to “go to the bathroom” as often as I did before starting the bentyl.

[ksb72]

My surgeon prescribed Bentyl for pain management prior to my gall bladder surgery.

[pkp828]

Really? Did it help? How often and what strength did you take?

[rtjrevie]

Thank u!!

[CalGal]

Bentyl can be used for spasms almost anywhere in the body. There are no meds specific enough to target a specific body region or organ as far as I know.

He could be using it for either - to see what happens within your biliary system, or to see if the pain might be coming from stomach, duodenum, etc.

With a distended GB wall and positive sign, you may want to be very cautious with your diet despite a 39% ejection fraction.

[rtjrevie]

So can the Bentyl work on spasms caused by the gallbladder (if it causes spasms??) or is he trying to use the Bentyl to see if it controls spasms possibly caused from somewhere else? Does the Bentyl work that high up or is it meant for the lower GI tract? Sorry I guess I am just a little confused with it all. :-(  Thanks.

[CalGal]

Your doctor may be using the anti-spasm med to try to ascertain whether or not your discomfort might be due to spasms within your biliary system. 39% isn't a horrendously low ejection fraction, so it's possible something else might be going on.