Gallstones

[netjie]

I have recently been diagnosed with gallstones, not sure of how many, it was not clear on the ultrasound due to gas in my intestines.

However, I am having attacks every single week, very severe, I am nausiated, vomiting and very sore. I have been given injections to relieve the pain, my pain lasts for up to 6 hours at a time, the first injections I got from my Gp was Scopex 1ml 20mg, now I have Tramal 2ml 100mg as the first injections did not relieve my pain. I want to know how serious my condition is, Is my gallbladder infected and how soon must I have the surgery. I am also continueously feeling uncomfortable, gassy and it feels like a wind is stuck under my ribcage forever. When I have the pain I have to bend forward as it feels easier to breath, I normally lay in the bath with very hot water as it seems to help a little, although it did not do much for the last two attacks. My last attack was today a week ago and before that I had one 3 days prior.

I hope someone can answer me on the severity of my case.

[netjie]

Hi there, Yip I have to say I trust my local GP with my life, and that is a big plus as I do not feel comfortable with just any doctor. I was now told that I am on a list. I did not have another attack since Sunday night. I am sure I am denial because I am scared, I keep on thinking what if it is not my gallbladder, then again, it has to be, this is how I was diagnosed although the ultrasound could not show the stone(s) quite clearly due to the gas in my entistines and was therefore suspected gallstones.

Anyway's I must ma wait and see what happens. Good luck for the 17th hope it all goes well, tell me how it was afterwards so I know what I am in for.

[didie387]

i get tired easy too it could be. especially if your not eating much. i hope you get an appointment soon and make sure your real comfortably with your doctor thats important.  

[netjie]

No, sorry no appointment as yet, Still waiting to hear. I feel very fatigue/week and tired at times as well, could this also be from my gallbladder?

[didie387]

hope you have your surgery scheduled. mine is monday the 17th .hope it will work and be stomach ache free. good luck to you. i'll keep you updated. you do the same k

[hadley69]

i really feel for you! i had my gallbladder removed 3 yrs ago. best thing ever. i still remember the pain and the fact that no matter what you do you just have to work through it!! thing is, i was put on nhs waiting list and told i might have to wait 18 months. i was put on list jan 2005 and within weeks the attacts got worse and more frequent. infact evey week. i was rushed to hospital twice and given pethodene injection. oh lovely! anyway, the second time the docs said the gallstones were having a bad reaction on my liver. instead of 18 mnths my gallbladder was out within 2 weeks! ge your doc to check your liver function. regards hadley

[netjie]

Yes, I am to phone my GP today to try and arrange a date with my surgen to remove my gallblader. Had another attack last night. My word, did I suffer.

[didie387]

i have been recently disgnosed with gallstones i have a stomach all the time but the last month its worst had upper GI inflamed stomach. i'm on acdiphex not helping. going to see surgen to talk about removing gallblader. i'm afraid it won't work. and the gallblader is not inflamed.
netjie do they want to take yours out?