Ginger after gallbladder removal. - Gallbladder Message Board

Scotty1Time · 06-15-2009, 02:34 AM

I have heard many people rave about ginger as a cure for motion sickness. In anticipation of spending a day on a boat, I went to get a ginger supplement and noted on the warnings that people with gallstones shouldn't take ginger since it could trigger an attack.

I had my gallbladder removed over a year ago and am wondering if anyone here has had a successful gallbladder removal for gallstones and if you experienced any strange effects as a result of taking ginger.

Titchou · 06-15-2009, 08:53 AM

I've eaten fresh ginger and had ginger ale since having mine out with no side effects. Two other suggestions which have worked for me in the past are:

1) The pressure point wristbands that used to be popular with pregnant women (I did this one when I went sailing for several days off and on)

2) Take an antihistamine with a decongestant that will dry up your inner ear fluid. (I did this one for a one day speed boat tour of some of the Virgin Islands)

Both worked for me.

gigi11 · 06-15-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Titchou

I've eaten fresh ginger and had ginger ale since having mine out with no side effects. Two other suggestions which have worked for me in the past are:

1) The pressure point wristbands that used to be popular with pregnant women (I did this one when I went sailing for several days off and on)

2) Take an antihistamine with a decongestant that will dry up your inner ear fluid. (I did this one for a one day speed boat tour of some of the Virgin Islands)

Both worked for me.

Do you have problems with no gall bladder - they said I have a possible stone that was left after my surgery that is causing my nausau, belching etc. I am a nervous wreck because they won't schedule these test fast enough for me and I want to get them over with.

Titchou · 06-15-2009, 07:19 PM

None whatsoever. Great recovery. Glad that sucker is gone...didn;t need that any more.

Part of your surgery should have been to check for stones left behind. I trust you are using another doctor for this rather that the surgeon who removed your gb?????

gigi11 · 06-16-2009, 10:33 AM

I called the surgeon and she said she never shot a dye in the ducts so if there was one left behind you would have a fever, jaundice. My Gasterologist said not necessarally that I would have all those symptoms. How are you doing by the way? I had a horrible attack last night my doctor thinks I am crazy. I think i made it worst by having a panic attack along with it.