mizzaj

Hi Collector,

Thanks so much for your reply!! I've definitely had indigestion and and upset stomach, but no diarrhea, thankfully. that's interesting and terrible to know that you were on PPIs for 6 months and that it actually makes the gallbladder less able to contract! I was on Protonix for 6 weeks and it was awful. I could barely digest my food because I assume I just didn't have enough stomach acid. The doc acted like I was crazy, but things got better once I went off it.

Interestingly enough, my first GI doc ordered a HIDA scan-- at my urging. However, he did not order the CCK injection. But because my gb looked normal on the scan, he didn't see a need to repeat the test with the CCK injection. However, I have heard that even if the gb looks normal on the scan, there can still be a low ejection fraction.

Anyway, I decided to switch docs, and my new (and current) doc said that HIDA scans are worthless and of no value-- even though I asked him repeatedly about it. That made me mad. When my new insurance kicks in come January, I'm definitely going to a new doctor.

I have heard about Ursidol, but what I heard didn't sound too promising. I'm glad it has helped you, though. The research I read made it sound like it takes a year to do anything, and that surgery is the preferred method. Of course, these are docs talking, so who really knows?

Did you also find that you got full quickly when eating? That was another thing I've noticed. Perhaps it's related to the indigestion. I was found to have H Pylori bacteria and I did the Triple Therapy, but it's been 5 weeks and I don't feel any better after it (Of course, I have yet to re-test to see if it's still there). At any rate, friends of mine in the medical profession keep saying its probably my gb, and I have always thought so too since Day One. OF course, my first GI doc said, "OH, it's probably IBS or Non Ulcer Dyspepsia". At least they didn't use the stress excuse...that would've sent me through the roof!

Thanks again for your reply!