I was told I have bile salt D after gallbladder surgery. The only suggestion given was to take Questran. I have tried to adjust the amount like the Dr suggested but I'm still having problems. After taking it I seem to get all bound up (for lack of better words) I have pain from my chest down to my stomach. All upper gastro area. My stomach gets rock hard and I feel so sick. After several hours it goes away. I'm guessing I feel better after I digest the stuff. As it is now I'm taking only 1/3 scoop a day. Does anyone else have this problem with upper gastro after taking it? I just can't take this stuff. UGH
thanks for any advice
How long ago did you have your gallbladder removed? If it was recent, you might try eating non-fat for a few weeks afterward.
I also had some problems with diarrhea after my gallbladder surgery, after 2 months, my doctor gave me a prescription for Welchol, which is pretty much the same thing as Questran. I don't recall feeling any gastric distress, and it did stop the diarrhea, however, it was horribly constipating to my system. I quit taking it after a week.
Ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, 500mg works for some people that I have known. Good luck to you, please let us know how you're doing.
How long ago did you have your gallbladder removed? If it was recent, you might try eating non-fat for a few weeks afterward.
I also had some problems with diarrhea after my gallbladder surgery, after 2 months, my doctor gave me a prescription for Welchol, which is pretty much the same thing as Questran. I don't recall feeling any gastric distress, and it did stop the diarrhea, however, it was horribly constipating to my system. I quit taking it after a week.
Ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, 500mg works for some people that I have known. Good luck to you, please let us know how you're doing.
It's been 2 years since I had my GB out. My Dr has now started me on Nexium and it's helping with the upper pain. Call me weird but when I have "lower" problems my GERD goes away. When I have "upper" problems, the diarrhea goes away. I'm a mess.
