could be gallbladder too? - Gallbladder Message Board

happymedium · 08-11-2006, 10:47 AM

Hi i have not seen gastro dr yet will be soon though,my own gp has said i have reflux but as time is going on i am sore all the way around under my ribs into my back as well.I get alot of pain on left side & have noticed i am starting to feel sick some times i also have all the syptoms of reflux.Thing is i thought with gallbladder u only have pain on the right side.I really need to see the gastro dr but because so many things seem to be going on at the same time i am confused,hope someone can help please

crampster · 08-11-2006, 08:41 PM

Happymedium,
Welcome to the site. We all have various reactions so you will really need to see a GI doc. I have IBS, Gerd or reflu, and have just recently had my gallbladder removed. I had pain in my ribcage periodically all the way across under my ribs. my GP said it was chestwall inflammation. About 6 months later I had pain just under the right ribcage which would go around to my back and sometimes up into my shoulder. I did all the test for gallbladder but the test hidascan, ct, and ultrasound where all normal. After 9 to 10 months I got another GI doc he said he thought it was gallbladder. Even though tests were all normal the gallbladder was inflammed as it turned out. I kept following my instincts... that is all we can do. Many docs will make you feel silly...but I say you knpwoooo follow you instincts.
Luck to you.
Crampster

happymedium · 08-12-2006, 04:14 AM

hi crampster, thanks i just hope the docs will be able to get to the bottom of this,things should become clearer then,my appointment is on the 21st this month.With acid reflux there seems to be so many syptoms & i did not realise how bad it can make you feel.I have also the added problem of not being able to take the meds as they made me itch all the time,so i have been using herbal instead.

crampster · 08-12-2006, 10:12 AM

Ooooh that stinks not being able to take meds...
I can only suggest for reflux stay away from acidic foods i.e., tomato and citrus type foods... I know that one sip of OJ will put me in trouble ... especially without meds.
I also found that when I was having a reflux attack I could raise my arms in the air and it relieved some of the pressure for a minute or so anyway. I have had some severe attacks.. going to the emergency room thinking I was havin a hard attack... so I had to learn to tell best as I could when they were reflux attacks.
Good luck at the docs and if you can't take meds try and watch your diet. Let me know how things go.
Crampster

happymedium · 08-13-2006, 10:38 AM

Hi crampster thanks,i will try to avoid foods containing too much acid & could give raising my arms in the air a try will let you know how i get on wth Dr,in the mean time will keep looking on here to see how others feel sometimes it brings comfort to know theres others in the same boat