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Suggestions for making a gallbladder attack feel less like a fist is being shoved through my stomach into my spine? KCat For Pen Talk, Images, Trading and Reviews: The Fountain Pen Network http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet For Lupus Support and Info http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ Have it removed! There's nothing to do during the attack. Make sure you're drinking a lot of water, no fatty foods, etc. I had mine removed a couple years ago and it wasn't bad. Thank God I had my own pain meds cuz the surgeon gave me some T3's and I laughed. I did end up in my drs office for a phenegran shot.... be careful tho... if you have stones, they can obstruct and that's incredibly painful Good luck > Suggestions for making a gallbladder attack feel less like a fist is being > shoved through my stomach into my spine? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ I agree with Nicole. Get it out of there. I had mine done with laproscopy. Had 5 little holes and bingo I was out the hospital in a day. Nothing to it and believe me, it is better than the trips to the ER, the darn pain from hell and bending over to breathe. That's two to one now KCat. and if I remember right, this is about the umteenth attack for you. See a surgeon or get a scan done. Even though gravel doesn't show up. Have them give you an injection while they film the GB, then that will trigger an attack and they can actually SEE what happens. Plus give you something right there for the pain. WELL? hugs janers > I agree with Nicole. Get it out of there. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > That's two to one now KCat. and if I remember right, this is about the > umteenth attack for you. yeah - i get them about once a month or so. I suppose that miracle whip sandwich last night followed by bagel with cream cheese was the kicker. > WELL? err...i hear you. <hanging head in shame> [] > miracle whip >sandwich And she expects sympathy?  SignatureAndy Taylor [Chair, N E Lupus Group] See http://www.northeastlupus.org.uk for more! > [] > > miracle whip > >sandwich > > And she expects sympathy? ha! ah well... i got what I really needed - chastisement. :) >> [] >> > miracle whip [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >ha! ah well... i got what I really needed - chastisement. :) That adds a whole new meaning to "miracle whip"... SignatureAndy Taylor [Chair, N E Lupus Group] See http://www.northeastlupus.org.uk for more! And 10 lashes with a wet noodle Kcat. Plus add the cream sauce and you got a lunch... all kidding aside, the number of attacks you have had and the length is not good. PLUS who's to say it is not a pancreatitis type of thing. Not to compare you with our doggie but she had one after grabbing a balona and miracle whip sandwhich from our grand daughter. She stated a few hours later with whinning and whimpering. wouldn't jump up on the couch or let anyone hold her. So off to the vet to find out why???? yes, pancreatitis with ingestion of fat......so.... iv's, different diet for over a month and a HUGE bill. her attacks had been off and of and we figured it was just indigestion until the big one hit. Now I am not saying you are a dog but think about pancreatitis. IT and GB only get worse to the point of rupture and for God's sake woman you don't want 1 week in the hospital for that kind of mess. and infections. get it checked and the gb out of there. and hold your head up "high" or you will stumble.hehehe If Andy don't get ya, janers will hugs me An attack a month? Cream cheese and miracle whip? BLECH! Get that gallbladder out of there. I haven't had any side effects from the surgery....like Janers said.. in and out. It really isn't difficult. And no more fat for you Nicole > > I agree with Nicole. Get it out of there. > > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > <hanging head in shame> > An attack a month? Is that a lot or not much? >Cream cheese and miracle whip? BLECH! well - not at the same time! <snicker> > Get that gallbladder out of there. I haven't had any side effects from the > surgery....like Janers said.. in and out. It really isn't difficult. only if you have so much else going on that you just really can't bear to talk to another person in a white coat... > And no more fat for you Yes, Ma'am. <almost sufficiently chastised> Hi KCat, I have known a number of people who had gallbladder problems. They said that the pain was incredible. They all ended up having their gallbladders removed. Maybe that is the only solution for you too. I wanted to say that I hope this attack passes quickly. I am sorry you are in such pain. BJ-Sk. Canada > Suggestions for making a gallbladder attack feel less like a fist is being > shoved through my stomach into my spine? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ > Hi KCat, > I have known a number of people who had gallbladder problems. They said > that the pain was incredible. thanks, BJ. It's pretty intense. It's just - you can't get comfortable and you can't breath and you can't lie down to sleep and... thus far I've rarely had one that lasted more than 2 or 3 hours. my "philosophy" (yes, it's flawed) has been that unless something takes me down for several days, I just wait until I get through it. That might not be the case if i get a stone that really blocks things up. last nights attack longer - started mildly about 9 pm, ended about 2 a.m. with a couple of reprieves of about 15 minutes. <shrug> why are they so inconsistent? most of the time I can eat all the fat I want and have no problems. Or only mild problems. my cholesterol has been up lately - probably be a good idea just to reduce my fat in my diet eh? D*&* FFS (Female Forty Syndrome). (She says as she contemplates mac and cheese for lunch - with hot sauce of course) Hi KCat, I don't wish to yuck you out, but I just got home from eating a fat filled lunch in a restaurant. No, not something I would recommend for you. Fat free is best. One thing I do know, is that you should watch for any yellowing of skin or eyes. That could mean a blockage of bile ducts. I have a doctor avoidance too, so I understand where you are coming from on that. However, I think it may be time to break down and go see someone about your problem. It is not likely to go away permanently without surgery. May as well do something about it sooner, rather than suffering longer. BJ-Sk. Canada > > Hi KCat, > > I have known a number of people who had gallbladder problems. They said [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > (She says as she contemplates mac and cheese for lunch - with hot sauce of > course) Short of taking it out...No..But a big hug for you and a prayer... Cindy > Suggestions for making a gallbladder attack feel less like a fist is being > shoved through my stomach into my spine? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ Here's a thought you don't want to think about. Heart problems often do not have the classic symptoms as we think they should and severe stomach pain is not unusual especially after a big meal. I've got a buddy that was taken to the hospital thinking it was gall bladder but then they found out it was her heart. Said she'd been building up to this as the severe stomach ache was a sign of heart failure. Makes me feel just wonderful as I should own stock in Pepcid AC, Pepcid AC Complete and Tums. How would I ever know the difference? Bev > Suggestions for making a gallbladder attack feel less like a fist is being > shoved through my stomach into my spine? [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ |
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