What kind of Doctor do we need

[feathers2069]

gall bladder  excruciating pain around my rib cage-  O MY... I have seen my sister now and i know whats going on I think only some of it. I don't know what 16 doctors shes been to, why have they not checked more clearly her ribs. CT, Chest X Ray, Thoracic doc. you name it shes done it. When she sits up it hurts more cause the rib cage is sitting more downward and the lower part is pushing up. You can push on her ribs from the back and feel them move forward. Why on earth has any doctor not checks the rib cage out. cartage to me is decreasing.  What kind of doctor can we see to find out about this. she had her gall bladder out and ever since then i believed they cut something or damaged something. That doctor will not see her. he said he did his part and that's it. sorry if i missed spelled or dont understand what im saying. i am very upset with this to see her hurt.

[feathers2069]

what kind of doctor does a football player go to when he hurts his ribs?

[Tuckamore]

Hi Again Feathers,

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At the very least your sisters pain should be better managed. I would have her consult her PMP for better pain control.

My only suggestion is to keep searching. I know how very frustrating it can be. Has see been seen by a Internal Medicine Doctor of Osteopathy? That is who finally diagnosed my condition when no one else could...or would.

Please let us know how she is doing.

Best of Luck to You Both,
Tuck

[feathers2069]

1-gallbladder surgeon 2-nuro surgeon 3-pain clinic 4-brain & Spine specialist 5-throric surgeon, 6-MD   were still going in circles. no one wants to help on these doctors and specialist she went to all they can say is  I DONT KNOW go to the next doctor. she is on 25m morphine and cant stand the pain please tell me what other doctor there is in georgia she can go to. ***@****

[sandee1818]

I agree with Tuck. She has given you some excellent advice. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
I am sorry your sister is going through so much pain. She has a wonderful sister beside her though.
Perhaps she should join the community here also, having someone who understands to talk to does wonders:)

[Tuckamore]

Sorry to hear about your sister. If I understand your post correctly she is suffering all this pain since she has a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).

I suggest that your sister consult another surgeon. Obviously one that is not connected to the surgeon that performed her surgery. If there is a large teaching hospital in your state I suggest that she consult a surgeon there.

My next option would be a Neurologist or an Internal Medicine Physician. I agree that if the pain began post-surgically something may have been damaged during the procedure.

Best of luck to you and your sister. I hope you will let us know how she is doing.

Take Care,
~Tuck~