Could it be a Gall Bladder problem?

[suzygirl]

Hello,

I was diagnosed with a small Hiatia Hernia and GERD 2 months ago. I had been suffering with Acid Reflux off and on since November 2006 but nothing like what I've experienced the past 2 months.

I've had the scope done down my throat in August and my Gastro Specialist assured me he saw nothing serious. I've had two abdominal ultrasound done - one in August and a second last week. Neither ultrasound showed any problems with my Gall Bladder, Liver etc. Also, I had a HIDA Scan completed last week. Same results...it showed by Gall Bladder is functioning at 96% which I was told is good.

I've tried Prevacid, Zantac, Carafate, Dispas, Prilosec, Nexium and Reglan but haven't found any relief.

At this point, I have absolutely no appetite and am miserable after eating almost anything. In addition to the heartburn and burping, I have a constant, uncomfortable pressure under my right rib cage and tenderness in that area.

My Gastro Specialist says it is IBS. I'm getting a second opinion next week from another specialist at Vanderbilt University.

Anyone have any ideas? Could it be H. Pylori or a Gall Bladder problem (even though my test don't indicate one)?

I'm beginning to feel a bit panicked since I'm feeling so crummy which is out of the ordinary for me. I've never has digestive problems and am anxious to start feeling better again.

Thanks....

[Gar2007]

Hi suzygirl,

Im sorry you are feeling bad. It sounds like you have my symptoms also. It very well can be IBS, or maybe part of it is IBS. I was diagnosed with IBS about 3 years ago. If you read my previous posts, you'll see I have had very little appetite, throat problems, acid reflux and then IBS issues as well for about 3-4 weeks. I was good for about 5 days and then it can back. My doctors have looked at me like I was crazy when I explained to them how I felt and told me I should not worry. I have another appointment this Tuesday.

Are you like me and always worry about things? Have you had any blood work done for H. Pylori? I thought maybe I had an ulcer, but I think they do not cause throat problems. Keep me updated and I know its hard but try to keep your mind off it and get lots of rest!

[suzygirl]

Hi Gar,

Thanks so much for your reply. I haven't had a blood test done yet for H. Pylori - hope to get that completed this week when I see my new Gastro Specialist.

With your IBS, do you have an uncomfortable pressure under your right rib cage? - like all of the time. Mine seems to increase after eating.

Let me know when you get a chance. Thanks again and I hope you are feeling better. Take care....suzygirl

[Gar2007]

Actually I really dont have any pain. I do feel like a nausea/weakness (hard to explain) in my chest area and sometimes in my stomach, but I still have hunger pains which I do not understand. I also have like this gagging feeling in my throat and constant throat clearing. The thing is I know IBS is involved because for about 2-3 weeks I had bowel movements right when I got out of bed in the morning. RIght now I feel a little sick, but not as bad as I did two weeks ago. I feel like I am slowly improving.
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If you had a scope already, I think your GI would have saw something when he did it. IF you have a hiatal hernia, this could be causing it. Are you on amy medicines?

If you need anyone to talk to let me know! I totally understand that its better to talk about it and how you feel!

[frenchy75]

I almost have the same symptoms as you, especially the discomfort right below the right rib cage.

I had a scope last year and everything looked fine.

I suffered a few panic attacks recently. It's weird, I have hypoglecemic like symptoms even though I'm not (got a glucose test).

Hang in there and try to do a lot of relaxing activities. I'm starting yoga and meditation.

Then off to a vacation to Hawaii