Aside from attacks, does anyone ever have intermittent pain/twinges in gallbladder? - Gallbladder Message Board

avalonrose · 04-22-2008, 03:48 PM

I had what I think was a gallbladder attack a few weeks ago. I was eating dinner and began having right sided chest and side pain which radiated to my right shoulder blade. It lasted about 30 minutes and was excruciating. Ever since then I've had intermittent, milder right-sided pain plus gas pains, lots of burping and a tender feeling on my right side. I don't think it's reflux, as I don't have that burning feeling in my throat. Does this sound like gallbladder to you and does anyone have milder pain associated with their gallbladder in between attacks? What do they feel like for you? I have a gallbladder ultrasound next week.

ct gl · 04-22-2008, 04:12 PM

Good thing you're getting the ultrasound. You should also make sure they draw blood and check your liver function and wbc.

I had a lap chole 2 months ago, and based on what you write, it sounds very gallbladderish.

My attacks were so excruciating, I passed out, would break out into hives and swell up. When I didn't have attacks, there were times I had a dull throbbing ache. And I constantly burbed. And I used to feel my stomach rumbling as if I were hungry (but it wasn't hunger).

Anyhow, good luck w/ it all.

avalonrose · 04-22-2008, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the reply. I've had all that you mention as well, including the stomach rumbling. Did you also feel hunger-type pangs even though you shouldn't be that hungry?

ct gl · 04-22-2008, 08:02 PM

Yup, I had those "hunger" pangs. But it wasn't that I was hungry. Not fun stuff

sciencelady · 04-23-2008, 09:30 AM

Hi everyone-I have suspected gall bladder problems. I don't have stones, but do have 2 polyps. My HIDA scans are 32% and 50%(there was a problem with the administration of this one, so it may not be accurate). My main symptom is chronic nausea(worse in morning), but right behind that is indigestion, lots of burping, occasional "tight band" and burning feeling along bra line, and occasional pressure and quick sharp, shooting pains in RUQ. My stomach also rumbles quite a bit. Bowel habits have changed-are much looser now. I'm also quite tired. I have an appt. with a surgeon in a couple of weeks.