Thanks so much for your video. I’ve been dealing with the same problem since May 2023; finally got the HIDA scan done in September and the results showed my gall bladder only working at 4% of its normal expected function. ill be going in for surgery on Monday May 22, 2024. I will surely be watching your other videos. Please keep me in your prayers. You’ll be in mine
I had surgery for this 2 years ago and I understand everything you've gone through. The pain was so unbearable one night, I was rushed to the er. They didn't know what it was initially but soon after an ultrasound and some tests, I was told I had to have my gallbladder removed because it was passing gallstones. My gallbladder kept releasing gallstones and they would get stuck in a bile duct causing the attack. I do not regret having the surgery because my quality of life has improved since then. Before, every time I would go to the doctor, they would say it was caused by an accumulation of too much stomach acid and prescribed prevacid. It alleviated the pain but, that was only a temporary fix. To anyone who suffers through those horrific pains, talk to your doctor and get that bad boy out!
Hey there, hope your doing well! Just wanted to say that in so happy I came across your video! I've been in a gb attack for 4hrs 😢😫😩😬😑 the pain is unreal. Wanted to see what you think about what im going through and if it sounds like a gb attack or not. Thank yous!❤😘 my gi wants to do a hida scan on mine because an ultrasound back in last nov. Showed 5 stones I believe. When I get an attack it latsts anywhere from 2hrs to 7 or 8hrs, it hard to breathe during it, I get more nauseous than I already am thanks to active crohn's, can barely speak, it feels like stabbing fire everywhere under my rib cage back included, nothing helps it. I didn't think it was an issue, mostly because I'm trying to schedule resection surgery for my crohns and I was told to not worry, until today. I've been in severe pain since 4am (it's now 8am), can't really walk upright, took some meds to try and calm the pain but it's not working. It came on so fast and hard, and has been relentless to the point Where I had tears coming out from the pain, which is saying something as I have a huge and high pain threshold, It takes an insane amount of pain to get me to cry or scream. Not sure where your pain was when you would have an attack, but mine feels like it's in the upper center below my sternum, now I know the gb is technically located on the right but mine got moved left a bit with my first open crohn's surgery. It sucks when there's something more painful than your flare, my normal everyday pain level is around a 7 constantly, and I've been told that my 7 is most people's 10 or higher, I've been at a 9 with flare pain for 6days now, so this gb pain has really caught me off guard, if it doesn't ease up before 11 or noon I might contemplate going to the er for some relief, this shits awful! I'll be more than happy to let them take it out during the resection surgery that's for sure!
Hi, Amy! I have watched all your videos and appreciate the effort you have put in to give us information on gallbladder problems and removal. This Friday (11/22/13) I go to have my gallbladder removed (biliary dyskinesia, no stones) and my ejection fraction was 27%. I had searched the internet for information, but didn't find nearly as much as when I happened upon UA-cam! I'm so glad you took the time to post your videos and wanted to let you know that it has helped me with what to expect and calmed me a bit! Thank you so much!
You have just described everything I am going through to a T. I had ultrasound....negative. Blood work...negative. I have a HIDA scan on Monday I'm hoping it shows something as I'm beginning to think people think I'm crazy. However the pain is real. Thanks for your video.
Thanks for posting. I am suffering and waiting three more days until my last consultation. I need surgery badly but no one is taking it so seriously. I went from an XL to an XS. I now weight 130lbs on the dot. Thanks for posting
My gallstone attacks started when I was seven months pregnant with my son. I woke up in the night thinking, since I also have heart and thyroid problems which I nearly died from in 2009, that I was having a heart attack and I needed to call an ambulance. I ended up not able to breathe at all, my side felt like it was going to burst, and I was panicking which didn't help at all. Finally, the nausea set in, and I vomited violently until nothing was left, and the pain was gone in the blink of an eye. However, the next attacks happened about a month later and I didn't get so lucky. I took three trips via ambulance to the ER here in Kentucky, and my midwife sent me home twice telling me I was not suffering from anything more than a pulled muscle. I was furious and demanded a doctor. I went ahead and switched to a doctor, who took me to get an ultrasound the third time around because I was severely dehydrated and my liver enzymes were abnormal, and what do you know, I ended up getting emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed. Don't ignore the pain and assume it's a pulled muscle. I'm just saying, I've got a pretty high tolerance to pain and I know when the pain has me crying my eyes out that it's worse than I think. If I hadn't kept going to the ER, there's no telling what would have happened to me or my baby since I was severely dehydrated and could hold nothing down.
got my gallbladder out almost 2 years ago. suffered for years with stomach issues with everything i ate. but the 6 months leading up to removal we had no idea what was going on! i got to the point where i was severely nauseous every single day and missed a lot of school because of it and the stomach pains. finally went to the hospital and had a hida scan done which took about an hour to do. it was painful and just completely uncomfortable. found my gallbladder had only been functioning at 18 and they scheduled me for surgery the following monday. i was hospitalized for a month and a half total leading up to the diagnosis, as i also had appendicitis they luckily caught at the beginning of my hospital stay. after the removal was very hard. but i picked up veganism and it's changed a lot for me! as i can't have anything really fatty or fried, or dairy!
Thank you girl, you're exactly right. This is what I was looking for. I want to hear someone who is going through it describe it. I have no insurance right now and I think it's my gallbladder that's bothering me and everyone around me seems to think so as well. I'm in the denial phase where I think if I just eat better it will go away and that's not working. I'm not eating much because I'm afraid of bringing on the pain and nausea. Almost everything, including my morning coffee worries me after my first initial attack a week ago which came after 《gulp》....I'm embarrassed to say...eating onion rings. Not a typical food for me. I have read online a lot of folks say they'll never forget that meal they had that brought on the first big attack. I'm 56 and for me not to have coffee in the morning says something.《womp-womp》I've gone a long time without having many health problems so this really sucks to have this come up during pandemic and without health insurance. To take care of the pain, I ate a pot cookie which worked really well by the way but then I became super paranoid and started to monkey-brain that I had perhaps stomach cancer or liver cancer or covid-19 or maybe I was having a heart attack and covid-19 at the same time. Relaxing times Eye Dee Claire
I have a dull pain in my right side under my rib cage it went away and is back with a vengeance cos Xmas time I ate loads crap. Everything I look at says lung or liver or bowl cancer or tuma . After I eat it hurts more or if I have fatty or sugary things. .I get pain in my gut as well wee dark yellow as well. My right shoulder hurts so much. I had scan on my organs they said was all okay but it's not. My chest hurts and I get pain on both sides at times like it's moving about . And back ache and in middle my chest as well. Does this sound like your symptoms?
Thank you for this video. I am tired of making trips to the ER and the doctor, only to be told the ultrasound shows my gallbladder is normal. I thought I was going crazy. So glad my doctor is sending me for a HIDA scan.
I had an ultrasound and a hida scan, my gallbladder function at 69% which it needs to be like 39% or less to be non functioning so test was normal and I'm furious lol still having symptoms btw
My ultrasound came back showing a thickened wall to 7 mm and I was started on IV antibiotics - now discharged on oral and analgesia. But I feel sooo battered. Can't wait to get rid of my gall bladder. My advice to anyone having some pain in this region is go see your doc ASAP. This issue has been grumbling for the last 5 years or more for me and I've ignored it- hence last fri = acute cholecystitis. It was horrific!. Please seek medical advice as soon as grumbling pains start people:-)
I'm 18. I've had stomach issues pretty much all my life. About two years ago I noticed blood in my stool for the first time. I went to the doctor, they did tests, diagnosed me with IBS and then nothing. My stomach continued to hurt and give me problems. Fast forward to present day... Still have severe stomach pain. Went to my dr because blood in stool had returned. I also could not eat anything because it would make me so sick and my stomach hurt so bad. Especially the upper right and middle. This has been going on for 3 weeks now. No blood currently but still not eating but about one small meal a day and lots of nausea and stomach pain. I have had my ultra sound. No gallstones. Waiting to hear of my HIDA appointment. I have an appointment with the GI Monday for everything else. Thank you for posting this. GET THIS THING OUT OF ME
Paulo Vulas it says my comment was 4 years ago at that time they couldn’t figure anything out other than Irritable bowel syndrome and a spastic colon. Had another spell similar starting in January 2019. Colonoscopy and Endoscopy were clear. But in June 2019 I had another HIDA scan and my gallbladder was only functioning at 6%. So I had it removed in July 2019. I still have issues from time to time but no where near as severe as back then.
I have been having issues with pain that sounds similar to this for a while now. Since before May 2014 I would have pain that would only come at night in my back (upper right side) It would happen maybe for an hour so I would have to get up and take pain meds and put a heating pad or something similar on the area in order for the pain to go away. This would happen once every few months sometimes longer. In May of 2014 It came again but this time it was worse and lasted a lot longer. I went to the hospital they tested my urine and said it was a urine infection and gave me meds and that was that. 8 months later I had it again, this time not only was it in my back (right side) I felt like the pain was also at the top of my stomach shooting through to my back. they did blood work (came back negative) urine sample again and said I had a kidney infection so they gave me more meds. Not to mention when I was there and in so much pain they gave me a morphine drip, nausea meds and then after that Vicodin, while it helped a little I could still feel the pain. I went to my Dr. for a follow up 7 days later and I was clear of any kidney infection a told him that the ER Dr. said I should probably have a CT scan of my kidneys urine came back positive for infection within 1 year. My Dr. said that we should do that because its a lot of radiation and since im only 26 he didn't think it was necessary. Well after reading into gallbladder pain and such I am convinced I am having issues with mine. I just can't believe the ER Dr. and 2 other Doctors who I saw about my pain never once thought it could be this. I have another appointment with my primary Dr. ( took 4 months to book) on April 1st and I am going to tell him this is what I think it is because everything fits. Hopefully I will have an answer then so I can be tested.
How did the HIDA scan come out? Was it your gallbladder? Doctors we dismissive of both me and my sister when the ultrasound showed no issues. Turned out after a HIDA her gallbladder was dead and she had to have open surgery because it had attached itself to her liver. I go for my HIDA scan tomorrow.
Hi Amy, thank you so much for this. I've been trawling the net having just spent the most horrific weekend of pain which resulted in two visits to our local emergency dept and eventual admission to a surgical ward. This had really helped
I can relate I been suffering for a year and didn't know it was my gallbladder ,pain in my back ,chest shoulder blade ,always had gas bloating and diarrhea, every time I ate something,they found 22 gallstones and I had my gallbladder removed April,9,2018 I feel so much better no More fatty foods for me
Your doctor is amazing. I'm in the UK, I've ended up in a&e twice, had a visit from an ambulance and an emergency doctor call out as well as an ent consultation which I had to wait for. I finally managed to get a face to face appointment at with my gp who ordered an ultrasound which found gallstones. I've had 8 months of vomiting and pain and now have to wait for an operation 😥
Hi Amy. Watching your video has been the best vid talking about gallbladder issues. I am having my gallbladder removed in 9 days. Today is my birthday and I woke up to terrible pain. I was diagnosed wit ibsc 8 years ago and then 4 years was the first time I had a gallbladder attack. I found out being put on Trulicity for my diabetes (new diagnosis) apparently was the the last straw for my gallbladder.
Ive been suffering for 10 yrs and the doctor doesnt seem to be taking my pain seriously, i was told i had h plyori which blood test showed i did NOT another doctor told me i had a UTI which i did NOT another doctor told me i have ibs and celica and i am not celiac... so after being so tired from the pain where i just want to die my dad says to me, you discribe what one of my customers has, haha my dad paints cars, sure enough i do a deep dive on gallbladder issues and look into the areas of pain on reflexology charts and sure enough they all point to gallbladder and liver. So now i tell my doctor look man i really think its my gallbladder so i got sent for blood work thats all fine. And this wednesday i have a ultrasound and im really hoping its just sludge, and not a lot of stones or a massive stone, but man the pain! It never ends. It gets worst with time. It feels like i have a rib out of place and a massive knot or pain in my shoulder i cant discribe and im basically buckeled over in pain 24/7 doesnt matter what i take or eat im in pain. Lord help me 🙏
i just watched this and a few of your other videos and its almost identical to what im going thru i have surgery in a few weeks. your videos are really helping me. the only differnce in stories is my gallbladder does not function at all. no infection no stones or nothing just doesnt function. glad i found your videos.
Hi, my name's Joseph. It would seem that I have only started experiencing these symptoms _now_, in my 20s, and although I haven't gone to a doctor as of yet to confirm that it _is_ in fact a gallbladder issue, the pain has in fact been originating from under my right rib-cage. I just woke up about an hour ago and as I'm sure you'd be able to imagine, I can't quite sleep through the annoyingly increasing pain. Something I learned pretty recently is that I may have been handed down this gallbladder problem from my dad and trust me, that's the kind of news I would've liked to have known sooner to say the least, haha. Anyway, it kinda helps me to write this down somewhere instead of suffering in silence.
I'm going in for my HIDA scan this Monday. You have described everything I am feeling. This has been going on for two months. My PCP suggested that I get the HIDA scan because of my ongoing right side and shoulder blade pain. I hope to get this issue solved soon. Thank you for the informative videos!
Hi, I had a HIDA scan about 2 weeks ago, ejection fraction 25% at 1/2 hr. No stones, definite sludge. Went to a surgery consult last week and the guy wants me to monitor it, document when attacks occur, time, symptoms, etc and then revisit the issue...my GP recommended removal. I am ridiculously confused.
I’ve had similar symptoms, i’ve had pain on my right side, lower back and under the ribs and bloating for over 3 weeks, it’s painful enough to wake me up at night as well. So far my blood tests, urine tests and scan of my kidney are all clear. I’m not sure what else to do. It’s driving me crazy.
Thank you for making this , did you get sharp pains in your back ? I thought Iv been having super bad heart burn but the pain is so so high , I get it in my belly just under my rib cage and it also shoots sharp pain in my between my shoulders and sometimes feel like acid is coming up from my tummy
Yup I came right on my own watching foods that I ate. but 2 of my family members ended up having there gallbladder removed because it would not come right
chrissy Rose I have acid kinda no matter what I eat sometimes when I wake up I feel a weird feeling in my throat also I bad chest pain and it’s driving me just did a hida scan Friday 😩
O I hope they can sort it out soon ! It's just awful .. I wish I had tips apart from writing down what you eat or drink and see if there is a pattern, this helps the doctors too . garlic sets me off and if I rip into pork ribs but ice cream kind of settled it though some other times there is no reason. But I do hope all the best for you
Thank you so much for posting this informative video! I just had my Gall Bladder removed on 4-24-14. Every thing you said happen to you happened to me also I also have IBS & thought that was why my side was hurting. Once I had my ultrasound My Dr. told me I need to have my Gall Bladder removed. I am so glad I did!!! After the Surgery I did not have a bowel movement for a few days, so I took a stool softener. When they took out my Gall Bladder I had 30 stones in side of it plus a hernna & My Dr. removed that also. Other than I have some stiffness in my stomach every thing is getting better. I hope if other people see your video that it will help them also like your video gave me a more better understanding. I even Google how a gall bladder is removed so I can see what they did to me while I was sleep for the Surgery. I said I can see it now it is over & done with :) Thank you again & I hope this can help someone else. I am hoping I am better with in another week or two,because this is a SLOW healing process.
I have the same exact symptoms i'm really scared of surgery and I been feeling these pains for a few weeks now I'm going to call a doctor this week to get checked out because I hate feeling like this.your video actually explained everything perfectly and I want to thank you for that you gave me courage to do what I have to do thank you so much..
Thank you so much!!!! I have chrons as well so I wasn't sure if my symptoms were from that or my gallbladder. You have helped confirm my symptoms. I appreciate you.
I had off and on pain in the area of the GallBladder but since I'm on very high dose of pain management (fentanyl and Norco) my pain symptoms were somewhat masked. Not until the GallBladder was at its last state and failed. This was the day I was in so much pain I only remember mentioning the pain to my girlfriend ,arriving at the hospital I could not stand it .I started to vomit in the parking lot and that's the last thing I remember. My girlfriend said I was in surgery within 15-30min. From the time I arrived . I woke up 2 days later looking around asking why was I in the hospital. I believe my gall bladder failure was due to the Norco and vicodin taking these for about 15 years (I've never drank alc. Or fatty salty foods been a vegan 20 years)( auto accident which I broke my back And neck with two disc removed from a crash racing Sprint cars) I wish I had more info. On gall bladder and liver failure symptoms before all of this had happened. I was at deaths door step. Thanks to fast acting E.R .
I been having pain on the upper left side really think its the spleen I'm prone to spleen issues yet you can't find anything on it...its good your stepping up to talk about your issue hope & pray you get better.
Thank you so much for this video.. My ultrasound just came back negative and I have no idea why I still have a fever. I'll have my Pipida test Monday. Hopefully, that's the cause. It's also refreshing that you were well-spoken, unlike most UA-cam talking heads.
Hi, they are doing an ultrasound and then an endoscopy (ERCP) - I wonder why they are not doing a HIDA scan with me? I know my GB was contracted on the MRI...
Thanks so much for your advice. I got my gallbladder out yesterday. I have biliary dyskinesia. I'm 22 and my hida scan level was 6.5% which is super low.. but your videos help out a ton.
Hi Kayla, I think I have biliary dyskinesia, my hida is 25% my question is , do you have sour taste in my mouth that sometime it is descanting, and burning sensation in the throat? that does not go away with antacids? I do not have pain like everybody said here. I am afraid to remove my gallbladder.
That's what I'm experiencing.. I have gall bladder issues in my family.. I keep thinking its my appendix but it goes away when Im sleeping but when I get moving in the morning thats when I start to notice discomfort in the right side... If I think about it too much it can set me off with paranoia.. And I know what you mean about getting up and pacing around.. But it does help with the symptoms.. I have nausea right now.. It just comes on quick but subsides when I just relax and stop thinking about it too much.. But I have been having issues with gas and bloating and sometimes I can't burp.. It will come up about half way and stop at the wind pipe.. But usually once I get a good burp in I feel better almost instantaneously.. I just got a burp.. But my grandmother had gall bladder issues and had it removed.. My mother has dipraticulitis I think I spelled it right.. But she can't eat anything with seeds in it without problems and I have a thing with eating the entire apple even the seeds .so it might have something to do with it.. It's mostly cramps and tenderness and bloating that bother me
Thank you for all of your videos. I had my HIDA scan on Friday, April 25, 2014. Results came back abnormal. No gallstones just "sludge". Will be having surgery on May 5, 2014. My pain is at a 9. I'm nervous, but ready for an end to the pain. *I tried all the natural cures and none worked. If I don't have my gallbladder out I am at risk for serious issues.
Thank you for posting this. I’m currently undergoing the same kinda of issues. My ultrasound is tomorrow. Same exact issues. We are the same age so this helps much more than just the same medical info.
I was recently diagnosed with IBS about 2 months ago but am still having pains on my right side. My gastro wants me to have a HIDA scan and I'll be doing that April 23. I hope it is my gallbladder so I can get this out.
Your symptoms are mirroring mine. I am waiting to do my HIDA scan....it seems like its taking forever. Thank you for your video. I too have wondered if it was just my bowels getting worse, its literally like hearing my story told to me through you. I felt crazy until watching this because I have been having issues with eating for years now and I have been so desperate and sad. Its frustrating! Plus I have other things that are wrong with me aside from the bowels so it's really difficult to just not be like...yeah your in pain whats new?
Thank you so much for making this vlog, I go for my 2nd gi consult tomorrow I've had a hida scan and every other scan done every sign points to it being my gallbladder but all tests come up negative, I get the worst pain in the gallbladder area. The last two weeks I've been so sick and in horrible pain I'm hoping for some kind of answers. Thanks again for the video, it's very resourceful for other people.
Does anyone out there think some of these problems might be due to our poor diets? My husband suffers these attacks, after eating certain foods, and I sincerely believe if he was willing to significantly change his eating habits, he might not have these problems. He is pretty stubborn though.
Amy I was very interested in your video as I have just developed similar problems but I would be very cautious about having my gallbladder removed as I have only heard negative reports about it
Hi Amy, thanks for putting this video up, im glad they found an issue with your gallbladder and can put a stop to it with surgery. Sounds like you have a very good doctor to still proceed with the testing of the Gallbladder. For me im suffering a lot of similar symptoms as you and am yet be told whether its gallbladder or something else. All my tests, bloodwork for liver/pancreas and kindey, Ultrasound, Abdominal Ct's come back with no abnormailties although im being referred to a specialist which could take weeks unfortunately. The main question I wanted to ask is, would the use of painkillers or alcohol spur on the pain and nausea?. I drink very little and avoid pain meds but these have both seem to bring on the pain bigtime. Im also on roaccutane, which I think in the usa is called accutane im wondering if this too could be keeping this pain ongoing. Any advice would be appreciated, im glad your surgery went well.
I've been having pain in my right side of my abdomen, that part too, im not sure if its gallbladder, but I guess better be sure to visit a doctor to have this be checked.
Thank you so much for thinking about other people that might have the same gall bladder problems. I have mild pain and nausea, had a negative ultra sound and am now scheduled for the nuclear X-ray picture taking. I'm kinda following your footsteps. But I am 59 yrs old, so I'm kinda worried about the surgery. Again... THANKS!
While it is common to have pain middle to right quadrant of abdomen... If you are experiencing pain in JUST the middle, it could still be your gallbladder. It's way less common but it happens(like in my case). So be persistNt. If you don't feel like your doctor is taking you seriously, find a different doctor. It may or may not be your gallbladder... But it takes a couple tests to rule it out. So what's the harm? Also , another suggestion, request copies of your tests every time you get a new one... It's important to have everything on record for yourself. Hopefully this helps someone in pain out there. These are some things i have learned the year I've been living with this.
omg i can relate to this. i was rushed to hospital last night by ambulance, as i suffered with severe pain under my right side of rib. plus the pain went straight to my shoulder and back too. plus my stomach was severe sharp burning pain it was horrible. i ended up on gas and air. had tests done all clear but was told by doctor i might have gall stones. im seeing gp soon so i can get referred for a ultrasound scan to see if its gall stones or not. ive had this issue for years now. i used to think it was a stich as it happened after eating. i couldnt stop crying and screaming last night my husband was brilliant though he was with me all the time comforting me etc.... everytime i eat my stomach burns and i feel very sick too so atm i only eat small portions of food. and drinking plenty of green tea and water. sometimes when im out i have to sit or lie down somewhere when i get that pain its embarrasing. so im hoping my scan shows me whats going on cos i cant stand this pain anymore.
Have them do an endoscopy and if u have an ulcer, have them biopsy it. If no ulcer, have them give u a breath test for H. Pylori. I'm willing to bet my life that u have at least the Pylori. Whether u have endo or not, Pylori can still be tested for by stool or breath. I fully recommend breath.
If the test you had done said it wasn't your gallbladder how did they know the problems was it ? I only ask because I have had the test and some blood work done and I was told it wasn't my gallbladder. But I have pain vomiting,loss of appetite, diarrhea and then went to pencil poop to big poop but having hard time to get out but seemed normal to all of sudden can't go. Don't know what to do
I'm going in for a HIDA scan next week. I've been having pain just under my right rib cage(in the same 2 spots you pointed out) for a couple of years now. I really want to get to the bottom of this pain. I have had two ultrasounds that came back normal. I have had a doctor tell me it was an ulcer further down in my digestion track and prescribed me Prilosec that does nothing for the pain. I had a doctor tell me it could just be the way my body functions.
Thanks for the video. I know it was a few years ago and hope you're now doing well👍 I'm from the UK and our NHS healthcare system is rubbish👎 I've had every gallbladder symptom under the sun and lived in pain for 20 months. My GP fobbed me off for nearly 9 months before getting referred to a Gastro and he has been very dismissive. After he ordered a CT he tried to discharge me, i've had to fight and push and here i am nearly a year after 1st seeing him no further along. It's a nightmare👎
Hi so I been in pain for months first ultrasound showed sledge and thick wall gallbladder but the second one shows normal. My pain is always there but gets bad after eating. Pain is my mid back and right shoulder. One doctors says it’s my gallbladder another says it’s not so confused at this point.
Hey Amy, I am 16 and I have Eosinophilic Esophagitis, IBS, GERD, and Gallbladder disease. My injection projection for my gallbladder is 3% since December of 2012 and I have been untreated since I was diagnosed for ALL these things. This past Monday, I went to a new pediatric gastro doctor and he is finally treating me for my EoE and he wants to remove my gallbladder immediately. I'm kinda scared for the outcome since I already don't tolerate food well. What can I expect to eat food wise for the first couple of days? I already have a limit of no dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, shellfish, raw fruits or vegetables.
I have blood tests and have an ultrasound scheduled for a few days from now. My doctor said she really thinks it is my gallbladder, but what happens if the ultrasound is normal, but then my doctor doesn't continue to see what it is as yours did by ordering the dye/contrast imaging?
I had all the tests done, with the hida scan being the last one, and it revealed my gallbladder was only working at 5%. So I'm getting mine out in the next 6 days. I struggled with pains for over 2 months as well.
dondena21 I was in the ER on sunday - they told me kidney infection - kept getting worse - saw PCP today - gallbladder - I am on crackers and water and broth - coming out as soon as it calms down. What upsets me is that I have felt like this for over 4 years - never once did they mention my gallbladder....
I also am having similar problems. I also have IBS and I would like to know if you also experienced bouts of bile colored diahrea? This is really becoming a big problem for me. I hope your surgery went well. thanks, carol
Katie Robey I manage my gallbladder pain (and hope to shrink the stones) with a cocktail of supplements and natural remedies. It works very well, I'm down to having attacks only once every few months when I get stupid and eat something too fatty. I take lots of apple cider vinegar, lipotropic supplements, digestive enzymes with ox bile, milk thistle, and bitter herbs.
Hie hie, thanks for this insightful video. I have been having sharp pains on my lower left side for years and yesterday it got worse that I had to go the hospital where I was diagnosed with gallstones. My question is, can gallstones heal naturally?
My GEF was 0%. Took my doctor 6 months to send me for a HIDA. that then came back "normal" because no one double checked over it. Now I go tomorrow to have my blood pressure checked so I can have surgery.
I have many symptoms of gallstones and my family has a history, but my doctor said she does not think that is it, I am getting an upper gi endoscopy, will that show if I have it or not?
I am having upper right side pain mainly on the right side of the right side of my stomach I have also been super nasouas and have been running a fever of 101 every now and then. the pain is under my right breast and under my rib cage. my stomach hurts after almost everything I eat but I am not sure if I am having gallbladder issues because everytime I have a test done on my gallbladder it comes back normal.
thanks for this video, only those who have had the pain understand what it means. how are you doing now?is your IBS still existing? I have surgery scheduled the next week
Hi... Thank you very much for sharing your journey. I have suspected my gb was an issue 3 months ago due to the crampy deep pain, belching, gas and abdominal extension. Never had much pain but my threshold is a tad high. Two evenings ago I experienced the worst stabbing pain followed by nausea and indigestion. ER visit and ultrasound later showed gallstones. MD appt tomorrow....
Thank you for your video. I've not had a full on attack but I'm getting dull aches exactly in the same place as you. It almost feels like it's stinging/being pierced with something sharp. I'm not diagnosed as such but I suspect it is gall bladder stone
All of your symptoms & story are identical to mine. Ibs diagnoses 10 years ago but with age I can feel it taking its toll. Now im having gallbladder issues, just had all my testing done last week & have my follow up appointment in a few days. My mum also just had her gallbladder removed too, so im wondering if there is a genetic aspect. Im average weight, but not a fantastic diet. I know its been years since your video but I hope you're doing well.
Thank You. I am going to have Ultra Sound in am tomorrow. I too have IBS so thought my symptoms were related to this. But now I have bloating and burping and nausea and diarrhea from fatty foods and now safe foods. This was helpful. I worry that the US will be negative because I have problems now just eating!!!
It really depends on the person. I dont want to scare you or anything but I had an attack right there during the scan after the injection that they give you. Had to stop the scan and go straight to the ER but its really worth getting it done to figure out the root of the problem.
Thanks so much for your video. I’ve been dealing with the same problem since May 2023; finally got the HIDA scan done in September and the results showed my gall bladder only working at 4% of its normal expected function.
ill be going in for surgery on Monday May 22, 2024. I will surely be watching your other videos.
Please keep me in your prayers. You’ll be in mine
I had surgery for this 2 years ago and I understand everything you've gone through. The pain was so unbearable one night, I was rushed to the er. They didn't know what it was initially but soon after an ultrasound and some tests, I was told I had to have my gallbladder removed because it was passing gallstones. My gallbladder kept releasing gallstones and they would get stuck in a bile duct causing the attack. I do not regret having the surgery because my quality of life has improved since then. Before, every time I would go to the doctor, they would say it was caused by an accumulation of too much stomach acid and prescribed prevacid. It alleviated the pain but, that was only a temporary fix. To anyone who suffers through those horrific pains, talk to your doctor and get that bad boy out!
Hey there, hope your doing well! Just wanted to say that in so happy I came across your video! I've been in a gb attack for 4hrs 😢😫😩😬😑 the pain is unreal. Wanted to see what you think about what im going through and if it sounds like a gb attack or not. Thank yous!❤😘
my gi wants to do a hida scan on mine because an ultrasound back in last nov. Showed 5 stones I believe. When I get an attack it latsts anywhere from 2hrs to 7 or 8hrs, it hard to breathe during it, I get more nauseous than I already am thanks to active crohn's, can barely speak, it feels like stabbing fire everywhere under my rib cage back included, nothing helps it. I didn't think it was an issue, mostly because I'm trying to schedule resection surgery for my crohns and I was told to not worry, until today. I've been in severe pain since 4am (it's now 8am), can't really walk upright, took some meds to try and calm the pain but it's not working. It came on so fast and hard, and has been relentless to the point Where I had tears coming out from the pain, which is saying something as I have a huge and high pain threshold, It takes an insane amount of pain to get me to cry or scream. Not sure where your pain was when you would have an attack, but mine feels like it's in the upper center below my sternum, now I know the gb is technically located on the right but mine got moved left a bit with my first open crohn's surgery. It sucks when there's something more painful than your flare, my normal everyday pain level is around a 7 constantly, and I've been told that my 7 is most people's 10 or higher, I've been at a 9 with flare pain for 6days now, so this gb pain has really caught me off guard, if it doesn't ease up before 11 or noon I might contemplate going to the er for some relief, this shits awful! I'll be more than happy to let them take it out during the resection surgery that's for sure!
Hi, Amy! I have watched all your videos and appreciate the effort you have put in to give us information on gallbladder problems and removal. This Friday (11/22/13) I go to have my gallbladder removed (biliary dyskinesia, no stones) and my ejection fraction was 27%. I had searched the internet for information, but didn't find nearly as much as when I happened upon UA-cam!
I'm so glad you took the time to post your videos and wanted to let you know that it has helped me with what to expect and calmed me a bit! Thank you so much!
So glad you kept this video up ! It’s so helpful to see a video of a real person that has experienced this
You have just described everything I am going through to a T. I had ultrasound....negative. Blood work...negative. I have a HIDA scan on Monday I'm hoping it shows something as I'm beginning to think people think I'm crazy. However the pain is real. Thanks for your video.
What did hidda scan says iam going get done tomorrow 😢
Thanks for posting. I am suffering and waiting three more days until my last consultation. I need surgery badly but no one is taking it so seriously. I went from an XL to an XS. I now weight 130lbs on the dot. Thanks for posting
My gallstone attacks started when I was seven months pregnant with my son. I woke up in the night thinking, since I also have heart and thyroid problems which I nearly died from in 2009, that I was having a heart attack and I needed to call an ambulance. I ended up not able to breathe at all, my side felt like it was going to burst, and I was panicking which didn't help at all. Finally, the nausea set in, and I vomited violently until nothing was left, and the pain was gone in the blink of an eye. However, the next attacks happened about a month later and I didn't get so lucky. I took three trips via ambulance to the ER here in Kentucky, and my midwife sent me home twice telling me I was not suffering from anything more than a pulled muscle. I was furious and demanded a doctor. I went ahead and switched to a doctor, who took me to get an ultrasound the third time around because I was severely dehydrated and my liver enzymes were abnormal, and what do you know, I ended up getting emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed. Don't ignore the pain and assume it's a pulled muscle. I'm just saying, I've got a pretty high tolerance to pain and I know when the pain has me crying my eyes out that it's worse than I think. If I hadn't kept going to the ER, there's no telling what would have happened to me or my baby since I was severely dehydrated and could hold nothing down.
What a scary experience…
You made this about you
got my gallbladder out almost 2 years ago. suffered for years with stomach issues with everything i ate. but the 6 months leading up to removal we had no idea what was going on! i got to the point where i was severely nauseous every single day and missed a lot of school because of it and the stomach pains. finally went to the hospital and had a hida scan done which took about an hour to do. it was painful and just completely uncomfortable. found my gallbladder had only been functioning at 18 and they scheduled me for surgery the following monday. i was hospitalized for a month and a half total leading up to the diagnosis, as i also had appendicitis they luckily caught at the beginning of my hospital stay. after the removal was very hard. but i picked up veganism and it's changed a lot for me! as i can't have anything really fatty or fried, or dairy!
Allie i cant imigine having both pains from gb and appendicitis
Allie Watch Dr Ken Berry on gallblatter. You do not need to do the unhealthy vegan. You can do Keto instead.
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Thank you girl, you're exactly right. This is what I was looking for. I want to hear someone who is going through it describe it. I have no insurance right now and I think it's my gallbladder that's bothering me and everyone around me seems to think so as well. I'm in the denial phase where I think if I just eat better it will go away and that's not working. I'm not eating much because I'm afraid of bringing on the pain and nausea. Almost everything, including my morning coffee worries me after my first initial attack a week ago which came after 《gulp》....I'm embarrassed to say...eating onion rings. Not a typical food for me. I have read online a lot of folks say they'll never forget that meal they had that brought on the first big attack. I'm 56 and for me not to have coffee in the morning says something.《womp-womp》I've gone a long time without having many health problems so this really sucks to have this come up during pandemic and without health insurance. To take care of the pain, I ate a pot cookie which worked really well by the way but then I became super paranoid and started to monkey-brain that I had perhaps stomach cancer or liver cancer or covid-19 or maybe I was having a heart attack and covid-19 at the same time. Relaxing times Eye Dee Claire
That's exactly what I feel stefka.. I'm so paranoid of everything 😩 😫 😪
I have a dull pain in my right side under my rib cage it went away and is back with a vengeance cos Xmas time I ate loads crap. Everything I look at says lung or liver or bowl cancer or tuma . After I eat it hurts more or if I have fatty or sugary things. .I get pain in my gut as well wee dark yellow as well. My right shoulder hurts so much.
I had scan on my organs they said was all okay but it's not.
My chest hurts and I get pain on both sides at times like it's moving about . And back ache and in middle my chest as well. Does this sound like your symptoms?
Thank you for this video. I am tired of making trips to the ER and the doctor, only to be told the ultrasound shows my gallbladder is normal. I thought I was going crazy. So glad my doctor is sending me for a HIDA scan.
how much a hida cost?
My doctor said it what a muscle issue...
You know what doctors dont know shit
I had an ultrasound and a hida scan, my gallbladder function at 69% which it needs to be like 39% or less to be non functioning so test was normal and I'm furious lol still having symptoms btw
Not many doctors say a HIDA scan is reliable. Skip red meat for a while and see what happens
Go to a GI doctor…..check for ulcerative colitis
My ultrasound came back showing a thickened wall to 7 mm and I was started on IV antibiotics - now discharged on oral and analgesia. But I feel sooo battered. Can't wait to get rid of my gall bladder. My advice to anyone having some pain in this region is go see your doc ASAP. This issue has been grumbling for the last 5 years or more for me and I've ignored it- hence last fri = acute cholecystitis. It was horrific!. Please seek medical advice as soon as grumbling pains start people:-)
I'm 18. I've had stomach issues pretty much all my life. About two years ago I noticed blood in my stool for the first time. I went to the doctor, they did tests, diagnosed me with IBS and then nothing. My stomach continued to hurt and give me problems. Fast forward to present day... Still have severe stomach pain. Went to my dr because blood in stool had returned. I also could not eat anything because it would make me so sick and my stomach hurt so bad. Especially the upper right and middle. This has been going on for 3 weeks now. No blood currently but still not eating but about one small meal a day and lots of nausea and stomach pain. I have had my ultra sound. No gallstones. Waiting to hear of my HIDA appointment. I have an appointment with the GI Monday for everything else. Thank you for posting this. GET THIS THING OUT OF ME
What was it?
Paulo Vulas it says my comment was 4 years ago at that time they couldn’t figure anything out other than Irritable bowel syndrome and a spastic colon. Had another spell similar starting in January 2019. Colonoscopy and Endoscopy were clear. But in June 2019 I had another HIDA scan and my gallbladder was only functioning at 6%. So I had it removed in July 2019. I still have issues from time to time but no where near as severe as back then.
Did you have acid reflux or gastritis at that time?
I have been having issues with pain that sounds similar to this for a while now. Since before May 2014 I would have pain that would only come at night in my back (upper right side) It would happen maybe for an hour so I would have to get up and take pain meds and put a heating pad or something similar on the area in order for the pain to go away. This would happen once every few months sometimes longer. In May of 2014 It came again but this time it was worse and lasted a lot longer. I went to the hospital they tested my urine and said it was a urine infection and gave me meds and that was that. 8 months later I had it again, this time not only was it in my back (right side) I felt like the pain was also at the top of my stomach shooting through to my back. they did blood work (came back negative) urine sample again and said I had a kidney infection so they gave me more meds. Not to mention when I was there and in so much pain they gave me a morphine drip, nausea meds and then after that Vicodin, while it helped a little I could still feel the pain. I went to my Dr. for a follow up 7 days later and I was clear of any kidney infection a told him that the ER Dr. said I should probably have a CT scan of my kidneys urine came back positive for infection within 1 year. My Dr. said that we should do that because its a lot of radiation and since im only 26 he didn't think it was necessary. Well after reading into gallbladder pain and such I am convinced I am having issues with mine. I just can't believe the ER Dr. and 2 other Doctors who I saw about my pain never once thought it could be this. I have another appointment with my primary Dr. ( took 4 months to book) on April 1st and I am going to tell him this is what I think it is because everything fits. Hopefully I will have an answer then so I can be tested.
some doctors are after the money
How did the HIDA scan come out? Was it your gallbladder? Doctors we dismissive of both me and my sister when the ultrasound showed no issues. Turned out after a HIDA her gallbladder was dead and she had to have open surgery because it had attached itself to her liver. I go for my HIDA scan tomorrow.
Hi Amy, thank you so much for this. I've been trawling the net having just spent the most horrific weekend of pain which resulted in two visits to our local emergency dept and eventual admission to a surgical ward. This had really helped
Thank you so much for making these videos, they've really helped, it makes a big difference to hear things from the patients perspective.
Love how you got to the point!
I can relate I been suffering for a year and didn't know it was my gallbladder ,pain in my back ,chest shoulder blade ,always had gas bloating and diarrhea, every time I ate something,they found 22 gallstones and I had my gallbladder removed April,9,2018 I feel so much better no More fatty foods for me
Where in the back
Thanks for your video. I went to ER yesterday in severe pain, it felt like I was in labor. Never heard of a hida scan but having one today.
Your doctor is amazing. I'm in the UK, I've ended up in a&e twice, had a visit from an ambulance and an emergency doctor call out as well as an ent consultation which I had to wait for. I finally managed to get a face to face appointment at with my gp who ordered an ultrasound which found gallstones. I've had 8 months of vomiting and pain and now have to wait for an operation 😥
Hi Amy. Watching your video has been the best vid talking about gallbladder issues. I am having my gallbladder removed in 9 days. Today is my birthday and I woke up to terrible pain. I was diagnosed wit ibsc 8 years ago and then 4 years was the first time I had a gallbladder attack. I found out being put on Trulicity for my diabetes (new diagnosis) apparently was the the last straw for my gallbladder.
I want to thank you for this video. I pray your feeling much better.
Thanks for the info. It sounds like what I'm going through for the past 8 months.
Mine too
Ive been suffering for 10 yrs and the doctor doesnt seem to be taking my pain seriously, i was told i had h plyori which blood test showed i did NOT another doctor told me i had a UTI which i did NOT another doctor told me i have ibs and celica and i am not celiac... so after being so tired from the pain where i just want to die my dad says to me, you discribe what one of my customers has, haha my dad paints cars, sure enough i do a deep dive on gallbladder issues and look into the areas of pain on reflexology charts and sure enough they all point to gallbladder and liver. So now i tell my doctor look man i really think its my gallbladder so i got sent for blood work thats all fine. And this wednesday i have a ultrasound and im really hoping its just sludge, and not a lot of stones or a massive stone, but man the pain! It never ends. It gets worst with time. It feels like i have a rib out of place and a massive knot or pain in my shoulder i cant discribe and im basically buckeled over in pain 24/7 doesnt matter what i take or eat im in pain. Lord help me 🙏
i just watched this and a few of your other videos and its almost identical to what im going thru i have surgery in a few weeks. your videos are really helping me. the only differnce in stories is my gallbladder does not function at all. no infection no stones or nothing just doesnt function. glad i found your videos.
Hi, my name's Joseph.
It would seem that I have only started experiencing these symptoms _now_, in my 20s, and although I haven't gone to a doctor as of yet to confirm that it _is_ in fact a gallbladder issue, the pain has in fact been originating from under my right rib-cage.
I just woke up about an hour ago and as I'm sure you'd be able to imagine, I can't quite sleep through the annoyingly increasing pain.
Something I learned pretty recently is that I may have been handed down this gallbladder problem from my dad and trust me, that's the kind of news I would've liked to have known sooner to say the least, haha.
Anyway, it kinda helps me to write this down somewhere instead of suffering in silence.
I just had my surgery on Friday night, I relate to almost everything you say.
I'm going in for my HIDA scan this Monday. You have described everything I am feeling. This has been going on for two months. My PCP suggested that I get the HIDA scan because of my ongoing right side and shoulder blade pain. I hope to get this issue solved soon. Thank you for the informative videos!
How did your HIDA scan go? Was it painful at all? I'm supposed to get one done in a couple of weeks.
I’m feeling pain right under my right rib cage and it’s just a doll round golf ball size pain it’s just that diameter is that what you felt
Amy, thanks for the video. I am trying to figure out what this pain is on my right side as well. Kudos to you for making this.
I had my spleen removed in 2005. Diagnosed with IBD and now my gallbladder☹️thank you for this video
Hi, I had a HIDA scan about 2 weeks ago, ejection fraction 25% at 1/2 hr. No stones, definite sludge. Went to a surgery consult last week and the guy wants me to monitor it, document when attacks occur, time, symptoms, etc and then revisit the issue...my GP recommended removal. I am ridiculously confused.
Why didn't he suggest a no oil diet or a gallbladder/liver flush instead of removing gallbladder?
I’ve had similar symptoms, i’ve had pain on my right side, lower back and under the ribs and bloating for over 3 weeks, it’s painful enough to wake me up at night as well. So far my blood tests, urine tests and scan of my kidney are all clear. I’m not sure what else to do. It’s driving me crazy.
Thank you for this video!!!!
I’ve been suffering for 2-3 months now thinking it was back and shoulder pain. I’m going to my pcp tomorrow
Thank you for making this , did you get sharp pains in your back ? I thought Iv been having super bad heart burn but the pain is so so high , I get it in my belly just under my rib cage and it also shoots sharp pain in my between my shoulders and sometimes feel like acid is coming up from my tummy
Did you get better???
Yup I came right on my own watching foods that I ate. but 2 of my family members ended up having there gallbladder removed because it would not come right
chrissy Rose I have acid kinda no matter what I eat sometimes when I wake up I feel a weird feeling in my throat also I bad chest pain and it’s driving me just did a hida scan Friday 😩
O I hope they can sort it out soon ! It's just awful .. I wish I had tips apart from writing down what you eat or drink and see if there is a pattern, this helps the doctors too . garlic sets me off and if I rip into pork ribs but ice cream kind of settled it though some other times there is no reason. But I do hope all the best for you
@@sadesgourmetkitchen1481 what happened? I have similar symptoms
Thank you so much for posting this informative video! I just had my Gall Bladder removed on 4-24-14. Every thing you said happen to you happened to me also I also have IBS & thought that was why my side was hurting. Once I had my ultrasound My Dr. told me I need to have my Gall Bladder removed. I am so glad I did!!! After the Surgery I did not have a bowel movement for a few days, so I took a stool softener. When they took out my Gall Bladder I had 30 stones in side of it plus a hernna & My Dr. removed that also. Other than I have some stiffness in my stomach every thing is getting better. I hope if other people see your video that it will help them also like your video gave me a more better understanding. I even Google how a gall bladder is removed so I can see what they did to me while I was sleep for the Surgery. I said I can see it now it is over & done with :) Thank you again & I hope this can help someone else. I am hoping I am better with in another week or two,because this is a SLOW healing process.
How are you now? Did removing your gallbladder give you problems later on?
I had an ultrasound in the ER too, that came back negative for gallstones hoping the doctor orders the additional test you had.
I've had the same symptoms as yours, and it healed with a series of liver flushes hulda clark style and improvement of diet so i wont form new stones
I have the same exact symptoms i'm really scared of surgery and I been feeling these pains for a few weeks now I'm going to call a doctor this week to get checked out because I hate feeling like this.your video actually explained everything perfectly and I want to thank you for that you gave me courage to do what I have to do thank you so much..
Just diagnosed w/ B.D. today. Surgery is on the 21st. Can't wait to feel better!
Thank you so much!!!! I have chrons as well so I wasn't sure if my symptoms were from that or my gallbladder. You have helped confirm my symptoms. I appreciate you.
I had off and on pain in the area of the GallBladder but since I'm on very high dose of pain management (fentanyl and Norco) my pain symptoms were somewhat masked. Not until the GallBladder was at its last state and failed. This was the day I was in so much pain I only remember mentioning the pain to my girlfriend ,arriving at the hospital I could not stand it .I started to vomit in the parking lot and that's the last thing I remember. My girlfriend said I was in surgery within 15-30min. From the time I arrived . I woke up 2 days later looking around asking why was I in the hospital. I believe my gall bladder failure was due to the Norco and vicodin taking these for about 15 years (I've never drank alc. Or fatty salty foods been a vegan 20 years)( auto accident which I broke my back And neck with two disc removed from a crash racing Sprint cars) I wish I had more info. On gall bladder and liver failure symptoms before all of this had happened. I was at deaths door step. Thanks to fast acting E.R .
I been having pain on the upper left side really think its the spleen I'm prone to spleen issues yet you can't find anything on it...its good your stepping up to talk about your issue hope & pray you get better.
Thank you so much for this video.. My ultrasound just came back negative and I have no idea why I still have a fever. I'll have my Pipida test Monday. Hopefully, that's the cause.
It's also refreshing that you were well-spoken, unlike most UA-cam talking heads.
Get a HIDA scan. It checks the function of your gallbladder. I found out mine was pretty much dead
Hi, they are doing an ultrasound and then an endoscopy (ERCP) - I wonder why they are not doing a HIDA scan with me? I know my GB was contracted on the MRI...
Thanks so much for your advice. I got my gallbladder out yesterday. I have biliary dyskinesia. I'm 22 and my hida scan level was 6.5% which is super low.. but your videos help out a ton.
Hi Kayla, I think I have biliary dyskinesia, my hida is 25% my question is , do you have sour taste in my mouth that sometime it is descanting, and burning sensation in the throat? that does not go away with antacids? I do not have pain like everybody said here. I am afraid to remove my gallbladder.
Kayla Snyder yeah mine is only 5% and im 15 and the doctor said i will have to have it out but im scared because i haven't had surgery before
That's what I'm experiencing.. I have gall bladder issues in my family.. I keep thinking its my appendix but it goes away when Im sleeping but when I get moving in the morning thats when I start to notice discomfort in the right side... If I think about it too much it can set me off with paranoia.. And I know what you mean about getting up and pacing around.. But it does help with the symptoms.. I have nausea right now.. It just comes on quick but subsides when I just relax and stop thinking about it too much.. But I have been having issues with gas and bloating and sometimes I can't burp.. It will come up about half way and stop at the wind pipe.. But usually once I get a good burp in I feel better almost instantaneously.. I just got a burp.. But my grandmother had gall bladder issues and had it removed.. My mother has dipraticulitis I think I spelled it right.. But she can't eat anything with seeds in it without problems and I have a thing with eating the entire apple even the seeds
.so it might have something to do with it.. It's mostly cramps and tenderness and bloating that bother me
Can's stop staring at those blues. Good info by the way.
Thank you for all of your videos. I had my HIDA scan on Friday, April 25, 2014. Results came back abnormal. No gallstones just "sludge". Will be having surgery on May 5, 2014. My pain is at a 9. I'm nervous, but ready for an end to the pain.
*I tried all the natural cures and none worked. If I don't have my gallbladder out I am at risk for serious issues.
How did your HIDA scan go? Was it painful at all? I'm supposed to get one done in a couple of weeks.
This was really helpful im going through this right now, you're really good at relaying information. Thanks :)
Thank you for posting this. I’m currently undergoing the same kinda of issues. My ultrasound is tomorrow. Same exact issues. We are the same age so this helps much more than just the same medical info.
hey did you find out what it was?
I was recently diagnosed with IBS about 2 months ago but am still having pains on my right side. My gastro wants me to have a HIDA scan and I'll be doing that April 23. I hope it is my gallbladder so I can get this out.
Your symptoms are mirroring mine. I am waiting to do my HIDA scan....it seems like its taking forever. Thank you for your video. I too have wondered if it was just my bowels getting worse, its literally like hearing my story told to me through you. I felt crazy until watching this because I have been having issues with eating for years now and I have been so desperate and sad. Its frustrating! Plus I have other things that are wrong with me aside from the bowels so it's really difficult to just not be like...yeah your in pain whats new?
Thank you so much for making this vlog, I go for my 2nd gi consult tomorrow I've had a hida scan and every other scan done every sign points to it being my gallbladder but all tests come up negative, I get the worst pain in the gallbladder area. The last two weeks I've been so sick and in horrible pain I'm hoping for some kind of answers. Thanks again for the video, it's very resourceful for other people.
Was it your gallbladder?
Apple Cider Vinegar = Miracle Treatment!
I just started this and it’s really helping I saw a difference within the first few hours!!
I can not drink this i start gaging
How do u drink it ?
@@cynthiamarie136 just chug it in half cup water with a spoon of lemon juice. also massage that area like Dr. berg says. I cannot survive without acv
Thank you for this. You are so brave. Im experiencing this now but Im very scared.
Thanks so much....It's been going on for years....I thought I was alone
I would not be surprised if your IBS is actually a set of symptoms caused by the gallbladder issues. Mine was!!
You are so pretty! Great info! Thats what I needed.
Does anyone out there think some of these problems might be due to our poor diets? My husband suffers these attacks, after eating certain foods, and I sincerely believe if he was willing to significantly change his eating habits, he might not have these problems. He is pretty stubborn though.
I am exactly where you were at here. I am 43 and male. I have my HIDA scan scheduled this Friday coming up. My sister had a non functioning GB.
how much a hida cost?
Amy I was very interested in your video as I have just developed similar problems but I would be very cautious about having my gallbladder removed as I have only heard negative reports about it
Hi Amy, thanks for putting this video up, im glad they found an issue with your gallbladder and can put a stop to it with surgery. Sounds like you have a very good doctor to still proceed with the testing of the Gallbladder. For me im suffering a lot of similar symptoms as you and am yet be told whether its gallbladder or something else. All my tests, bloodwork for liver/pancreas and kindey, Ultrasound, Abdominal Ct's come back with no abnormailties although im being referred to a specialist which could take weeks unfortunately. The main question I wanted to ask is, would the use of painkillers or alcohol spur on the pain and nausea?. I drink very little and avoid pain meds but these have both seem to bring on the pain bigtime. Im also on roaccutane, which I think in the usa is called accutane im wondering if this too could be keeping this pain ongoing. Any advice would be appreciated, im glad your surgery went well.
Hey Amy.....try drinking 1 Liter of cabbage juice per day for 9 days to two weeks for your IBS.
I'm learning as much as I can because I am about to go through the same process.
same here! how are you doing?
I've been having pain in my right side of my abdomen, that part too, im not sure if its gallbladder, but I guess better be sure to visit a doctor to have this be checked.
Thank you so much for thinking about other people that might have the same gall bladder problems. I have mild pain and nausea, had a negative ultra sound and am now scheduled for the nuclear X-ray picture taking. I'm kinda following your footsteps. But I am 59 yrs old, so I'm kinda worried about the surgery. Again... THANKS!
Did it ever make you short of breath?
While it is common to have pain middle to right quadrant of abdomen... If you are experiencing pain in JUST the middle, it could still be your gallbladder. It's way less common but it happens(like in my case). So be persistNt. If you don't feel like your doctor is taking you seriously, find a different doctor. It may or may not be your gallbladder... But it takes a couple tests to rule it out. So what's the harm?
Also , another suggestion, request copies of your tests every time you get a new one... It's important to have everything on record for yourself.
Hopefully this helps someone in pain out there. These are some things i have learned the year I've been living with this.
More detailed symptoms would be awesome. Thank you
omg i can relate to this. i was rushed to hospital last night by ambulance, as i suffered with severe pain under my right side of rib. plus the pain went straight to my shoulder and back too. plus my stomach was severe sharp burning pain it was horrible. i ended up on gas and air. had tests done all clear but was told by doctor i might have gall stones. im seeing gp soon so i can get referred for a ultrasound scan to see if its gall stones or not. ive had this issue for years now. i used to think it was a stich as it happened after eating. i couldnt stop crying and screaming last night my husband was brilliant though he was with me all the time comforting me etc....
everytime i eat my stomach burns and i feel very sick too so atm i only eat small portions of food. and drinking plenty of green tea and water. sometimes when im out i have to sit or lie down somewhere when i get that pain its embarrasing.
so im hoping my scan shows me whats going on cos i cant stand this pain anymore.
So was it gallstones?
@@giftbugatti2218 no it wasn't gallstones I'm still having more tests as I still get the pain.
@@kimberleylingsvlogs Ulcer
Have them do an endoscopy and if u have an ulcer, have them biopsy it. If no ulcer, have them give u a breath test for H. Pylori. I'm willing to bet my life that u have at least the Pylori. Whether u have endo or not, Pylori can still be tested for by stool or breath. I fully recommend breath.
Thank you for your information thank you for Sharing I have pain I have not been to the doctor yet.
Thanks for this! I am having these exact symptoms!
If the test you had done said it wasn't your gallbladder how did they know the problems was it ? I only ask because I have had the test and some blood work done and I was told it wasn't my gallbladder. But I have pain vomiting,loss of appetite, diarrhea and then went to pencil poop to big poop but having hard time to get out but seemed normal to all of sudden can't go. Don't know what to do
I'm going in for a HIDA scan next week. I've been having pain just under my right rib cage(in the same 2 spots you pointed out) for a couple of years now. I really want to get to the bottom of this pain. I have had two ultrasounds that came back normal. I have had a doctor tell me it was an ulcer further down in my digestion track and prescribed me Prilosec that does nothing for the pain. I had a doctor tell me it could just be the way my body functions.
So was it an ulcer or gallstones
Thanks for the video. I know it was a few years ago and hope you're now doing well👍
I'm from the UK and our NHS healthcare system is rubbish👎 I've had every gallbladder symptom under the sun and lived in pain for 20 months. My GP fobbed me off for nearly 9 months before getting referred to a Gastro and he has been very dismissive. After he ordered a CT he tried to discharge me, i've had to fight and push and here i am nearly a year after 1st seeing him no further along. It's a nightmare👎
Hi so I been in pain for months first ultrasound showed sledge and thick wall gallbladder but the second one shows normal. My pain is always there but gets bad after eating. Pain is my mid back and right shoulder. One doctors says it’s my gallbladder another says it’s not so confused at this point.
Hey Amy, I am 16 and I have Eosinophilic Esophagitis, IBS, GERD, and Gallbladder disease. My injection projection for my gallbladder is 3% since December of 2012 and I have been untreated since I was diagnosed for ALL these things. This past Monday, I went to a new pediatric gastro doctor and he is finally treating me for my EoE and he wants to remove my gallbladder immediately. I'm kinda scared for the outcome since I already don't tolerate food well. What can I expect to eat food wise for the first couple of days? I already have a limit of no dairy, wheat, soy, eggs, shellfish, raw fruits or vegetables.
I have blood tests and have an ultrasound scheduled for a few days from now. My doctor said she really thinks it is my gallbladder, but what happens if the ultrasound is normal, but then my doctor doesn't continue to see what it is as yours did by ordering the dye/contrast imaging?
Hi, was your gallbladder wall got thick and you also had gallstones ?
Did it show in regular ultrasound?
Thanks for your informative video
Thank you for making this video.
I had all the tests done, with the hida scan being the last one, and it revealed my gallbladder was only working at 5%. So I'm getting mine out in the next 6 days. I struggled with pains for over 2 months as well.
dondena21 I was in the ER on sunday - they told me kidney infection - kept getting worse - saw PCP today - gallbladder - I am on crackers and water and broth - coming out as soon as it calms down. What upsets me is that I have felt like this for over 4 years - never once did they mention my gallbladder....
I also am having similar problems. I also have IBS and I would like to know if you also experienced bouts of bile colored diahrea? This is really becoming a big problem for me. I hope your surgery went well. thanks, carol
I'm having that same pain in my side for a few months now :( I'm pretty sure it's my gallbladder but I don't wanna get it out!! 😥
Katie Robey I manage my gallbladder pain (and hope to shrink the stones) with a cocktail of supplements and natural remedies. It works very well, I'm down to having attacks only once every few months when I get stupid and eat something too fatty. I take lots of apple cider vinegar, lipotropic supplements, digestive enzymes with ox bile, milk thistle, and bitter herbs.
since then how HV u been
Hie hie, thanks for this insightful video. I have been having sharp pains on my lower left side for years and yesterday it got worse that I had to go the hospital where I was diagnosed with gallstones. My question is, can gallstones heal naturally?
My GEF was 0%. Took my doctor 6 months to send me for a HIDA. that then came back "normal" because no one double checked over it. Now I go tomorrow to have my blood pressure checked so I can have surgery.
Tori Locklear what is gef? I had huda showed nothing and sono nothin but feel this what it is!
I have many symptoms of gallstones and my family has a history, but my doctor said she does not think that is it, I am getting an upper gi endoscopy, will that show if I have it or not?
Did you have chest pain from the gas and did you ever experience clammy hands and feet?
Hi Lindsey! For some odd reason, I am feeling clammy feet. Do you have gallbladder issues?
I am having upper right side pain mainly on the right side of the right side of my stomach I have also been super nasouas and have been running a fever of 101 every now and then. the pain is under my right breast and under my rib cage. my stomach hurts after almost everything I eat but I am not sure if I am having gallbladder issues because everytime I have a test done on my gallbladder it comes back normal.
Thank you for your video upload.
thanks for this video, only those who have had the pain understand what it means. how are you doing now?is your IBS still existing? I have surgery scheduled the next week
Hi... Thank you very much for sharing your journey. I have suspected my gb was an issue 3 months ago due to the crampy deep pain, belching, gas and abdominal extension. Never had much pain but my threshold is a tad high. Two evenings ago I experienced the worst stabbing pain followed by nausea and indigestion. ER visit and ultrasound later showed gallstones. MD appt tomorrow....
Thank you for your video. I've not had a full on attack but I'm getting dull aches exactly in the same place as you. It almost feels like it's stinging/being pierced with something sharp. I'm not diagnosed as such but I suspect it is gall bladder stone
Was the gb the issue?
Ive been suffering from this for two months now im in pain!
Thanks Amy this was real helpful.
I went to emergency with this pain they didn't find any thing I had 2 ultrasound and X-ray blood test nothing found
same here!! how are you?
All of your symptoms & story are identical to mine. Ibs diagnoses 10 years ago but with age I can feel it taking its toll. Now im having gallbladder issues, just had all my testing done last week & have my follow up appointment in a few days. My mum also just had her gallbladder removed too, so im wondering if there is a genetic aspect. Im average weight, but not a fantastic diet. I know its been years since your video but I hope you're doing well.
Thank You. I am going to have Ultra Sound in am tomorrow. I too have IBS so thought my symptoms were related to this. But now I have bloating and burping and nausea and diarrhea from fatty foods and now safe foods. This was helpful. I worry that the US will be negative because I have problems now just eating!!!
28 %, that's the same situation with me. my gallbladder is cut out 9/11/2015. but, I still suffering the pain when I eat fatty foods.
It really depends on the person. I dont want to scare you or anything but I had an attack right there during the scan after the injection that they give you. Had to stop the scan and go straight to the ER but its really worth getting it done to figure out the root of the problem.