Has anyone had gallbladder problems?If so what were your symptoms?
357379
I had attacks for years that I thought were gas.  Finally, I had a really bad attack.  I had severe pain on the right side of my chest, abdomen and back.  I felt like I had to breathe very shallow because any movement was excruciating.  I had terrible heartburn and vomited bile.
21139
Actonel does not commonly cause gallbladder problems, so I doubt they are connected... You likely have gallstones, caused by an imbalance of the bile salts being released by it. These salts can form stones by calcifying. This blocks the passage of bile from the liver into the intestines, which causes a build up of waste inside your body. Without removing the gallbladder, you could die. It is a frequently done operation, and you are putting yourself at very little risk by undergoing the operation.
1067855
Do you have the abdominal pains with any other foods?  Avacados are very high in fat.  Sometimes people with gall bladder issues are unable to tolerate fatty foods.  \n\nTalk to your doctor about the issue.  Either to test for food allergies or to check your gall bladder.\n\nGood luck and hope you're feeling better soon!
1052375
Go to your docotr and have tests run....I was doing the same thng but it was food and drinks.....ended up having to have my gallbladder removed.
1162677
I just had a gallbladder attack on June 6, 2006 and the pain was unbearable. The pain went from in between my ribs around to my back in between my shoulders. I have to have mine out tomorrow. If your friend thinks that is what it is then she needs to get to the ER because it could kill her if it is bad enough.
800986
Sounds more like liver failure to me, and there is a syndrome when both fail to function, called hepato-renal syndrome.\n\nOR\n\nCould be gallbladder disease, true true unrelated.
560487
Since the gallbladder is an organ that we can go without, I assume that you had your gallbladder removed. It basically comes down to how early it was detected. If it was removed a year ago, I would assume you will be fine. Although I do not have cancer of the gallbladder, I do need mine removed because of stones. I have heard of people that had cancer in the gallbladder and definitely have survived. I will say a prayer for you anyway and my heart goes out to you as Cancer is one of the most frightening diseases. Best of Luck   Di
758443
Yes, gallbladder pain can radiate.  It can feel like back pain or even stomach cramps, and can make you feel short of breath (called Murphy's sign).  And if you get a colon cleanse with an inflammed/infected gallbladder, like the first guy said, it could rupture and you may die a slow and horrible death of peritonitis.  Have you had an ultrasound of the actual gallbladder?  This can bother you even when you are not eating, and intermittant pain can be a sign of passing the gall stones.  I have done this a few times and it was the worst pain I ever felt in my life, even worse than child birth.  There are the five F's risk factors of gallbladder disease:  Female, Fat, Fertile, Family history, and over Forty.  If you have more than three, you should get rechecked, especailly if you have had a baby recently (that IS IF you are a female).
507952
You need to seek the advice of your physician. There are many things that could be associated with this description. You may have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or you may be having the early signs of Gall Bladder problems. A physician would need to exam you to determine the actual cause accurately. It can not be diagnosed over the Internet.\n\nSee you physician for diagnosis. Good luck.
545867
The most common disorder of the biliary tract (gallbladder and bile ducts) is gallstones. Why and how gallstones form is not fully understood, but it is thought that in some cases an abnormality in function causes the gallbladder to remove an excessive amount of water from the bile so that some of its constituents can no longer remain in solution. Gallstones occur very frequently in developed countries and may be associated with eating a diet that is high in fat and refined carbohydrates and low in fiber. As many as 10-20 percent of the U.S. population over the age of forty have gallstones, but only in a minority do symptoms occur. If gallstones are found by chance on an X-ray taken for some other reason it is standard practice to leave them alone if they are causing no symptoms, since the risk of developing problems is slightly less than the risk from a major operation. However, if a patient with asymptomatic gallstones is having an abdominal operation for another reason, the gallbladder may be removed at the same time. The problems that gallstones can give rise to are various and include cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), choledocholithiasis (gallstones in the common bile duct), and cholangitis (infection of the bile ducts), pancreatitis, and gallstone ileus (obstruction of the intestines by a gallstone).\nMake sure you eat a low fat diet, lose weight and exercise. This will help prevent the need for an operation. As a nurse personally I would try the diet with the tablets you have first THEN the operation if dieting didn't help.\nGood luck
230799
I had the opposite problem.  My doctor kept diagnosing hiatus hernia or flare-ups caused by its scarring.  After many years of being ill on and off I visited the surgery and found my usual doctor was on holiday.  Seen by another who diagnosed impacted gall stones within two minutes.  Weeks later, gall bladder removed, never been sick since - that was ten years ago.  The test the doctor who discovered the gall problem was to push his fingers into my stomach under my lower rib cage - not sure which side, but by God it hurt.   His diagnosis was immediate quickly followed  and confirmed by ultrasound.  Fish and chips were my main culprit, followed by sausages, followed by cheese.  Cream cakes were like dynamite.   Wish you well and good luck.
185534
This definitely sounds like gallbladder disease to me.  See your primary care physician sooner rather than later and ask for an ultrasound to rule in or rule out gallbladder disease.  If it's gallbladder disease, waiting is not a good thing.\n\nIn the meantime, while you're waiting to see your doctor and/or for the ultrasound, go on a NO fat diet.  Also, eliminate all tomato and acidic foods.  This helped me to survive while awaiting gallbladder surgery.  If your symptoms all but disappear with the above diet, then it is even more likely that you have gallbladder disease.
280472
Gallbladder Removal?\nA friend of mine had her gallbladder taken out. Ever since she has problems digesting food. If I were you and it was not an emergency, I would first look for a gentle solution. \n\nThere are natural solutions to clear out the ducts, stones etc. A naturopathic (NMD, ND) or even a homeopathic physician may be able to help. (Phone book of your area.) You may also want to look in the book Healthy Healing by Linda Rector Page.\n\nDinshah would use the Dinshah colors Lemon and Orange for gallstones. Dinshah was an ingenious physician from India, who healed his first color patient with an indigo colored bottle. The patient was given up to die by his colleagues, but thanks to Dinshah's color treatments, she was up in three days! (About Dinshah Color MedicineTM see www.biochakra.com.)\n\nI like to think about our body of being complete with all organs needed.\n\nMake a wise decision for yourself.\nCordially, India.Magica
1016363
No.  If you worry and are nervous excessively, it could cause you stomach irritations.  Check out Digestive Tract diseases.  Also, if you still have your gallbladder, it's worth checking into seeing if it's diseased (with stones), or if the bile ducts are malfunctioning.  It could be that is what's causing the acid reflux.  You should talk to your doctor(s) about seeing a Gastroenterologist regarding the GERD, IBS, gall stones, kidney stones, and also gastroparesis (paralyzation of the stomach).  I have diabetic gastroparesis.  Many variations of diets and meds are available for treatment.  They're all connected in the processes of digestion.  I have these diseases, and also have the excessive worrying...mine is due to having Adult ADD, bipolar II, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety/panic disorder with severe depression...if that's not enough in itself to worry about!\n\nI hope this information helps.  I would suggest doing some research on these topics on the web, and writing down questions you have to take with you to your doctor(s).
1053806
Try your hardest to save your gallbladder. I would recommend a gallbladder flush and avoid cooked fats. Rather try raw fats such as olive oil, raw cheese, coconut oil and avoid eating cooked fats. Take a digestive enzyme with a lot of lipase in it to digest fat. Vitamin C will also be beneficial. See a good board certified acupuncturist and apply Castor oil packs to the liver gallbladder area every night. If you are female and taking birth control pills (hormones) I would recommend that you find an alternative form of contraception. Always remember that God knew what he was doing when he designed your body. It is a self-healing organism. We should never remove something before fighting with all your might to save it. .....Good luck!
968638
Go and see you GP and ask about Gallstones.  When I had it I had pain at the bottom of my chest on the right side and into my back.  I was treated for a urine infection too.
439351
The classic symptoms of gallstones are pain under the breastbone and slightly to the right especially after eating fatty foods.There may also be nausea and vomiting.  There is more than one approach to treatment, and you doctor or surgeon is the best source of information.