what is this pain?

[patevans]

Indigestion or what??

it starts under my lady humps :blush: and eventually works its way round to my back, it becomes that bad that I can stand or sit, I end up rolling around crying because of the pain.

It lasts a couple of hours then goes, so far I have taken renitidine (sp) from the doctor and a bottle of gaviscon but its getting worse.

[zillervalley]

not sure, but i would go to the docs again or even the drop in medical centre when it starts again

hope you get it sorted

[patevans]

not sure, but i would go to the docs again or even the drop in medical centre when it starts again

hope you get it sorted

I have it now, its killing me and can feel it getting worse :(

[zillervalley]

I have it now, its killing me and can feel it getting worse :(


how far is your nearest drop in or hosp, or you could ring the help line

you need to seek advice quickly

[Alibali]

Sounds like gallstones to me, go to a&e if it's very severe.

[nell57]

Prob best to get it checked sooner than later, hope you're better soon.

[sarah32]

Sounds like gallstones to me, go to a&e if it's very severe.

Sounds like to me, had it a few years ago, suffered a couple of years before they reliased what it was.

Go to the doctors as it got worse with me to I had my gall bladder out.

Hope you get it sorted out soon:)

[FizzysFriends]

I would go an get it checked out, rapid weight loss can bring on gallstones.

[LOOPYLISA]

Ouch, can you call the doc ?

[sarah707]

Get yourself to the docs! xx

[Monkey1]

oh hunny, get yourself checked out! Hope you feel better soon x

[patevans]

OH MY GOODNESS!!

I thought I was going to die seriously, had it faintly all afternoon but after school it came on quite strong, I have been on all fours, over the table rocking back and fourth nearly called an ambulance, just managed to get the sofa and sat rocking back and fourth and it was like someone flicked a switch and it stopped :eek:

My back aches now from being so tense and tummy is a bit funny, what on earth is wrong with me? When I went to see the doctor about it before he said gallstones and if I get it again I have to have a scan, so I will go in the morning.

[zillervalley]

pleased it has settled for now, and hope it dosent come back. let us know how you go on, hope you havw a comfortable night

ziller

[Heaven Scent]

It sounds like a pain I had years ago - not long after I was in hosp with a throat infection - I was in total agony for a few days and it turned out to be IBS and the doc gave me some very powerful pills that apparently they dont use for this anymore - within about an hour of taking the first pill I developed the most outrageous wind and quite honestly I could have propelled myself from one end of the village where I lived to the other in seconds and I could have flushed out Usma Bin Laden from his hiding place with the PONG - it was really terrible I'm glad I didn't share my flat with right prudes as I couldn't get out of the room to the loo to pass wind - I don't know about silent but deadly - it was more Powerful & Deadly

Sorry to be so gross.:blush: :blush:

I do hope its just bad IBS and nothing to do with your liver - IBS is more easily sorted - I've had it since but never ever like that again - it had a lot to do with the fact that I hadn't eaten for a long time etc.

Take care of yourself and get yourself to the doc.

[sarah32]

OH MY GOODNESS!!

I thought I was going to die seriously, had it faintly all afternoon but after school it came on quite strong, I have been on all fours, over the table rocking back and fourth nearly called an ambulance, just managed to get the sofa and sat rocking back and fourth and it was like someone flicked a switch and it stopped :eek:

My back aches now from being so tense and tummy is a bit funny, what on earth is wrong with me? When I went to see the doctor about it before he said gallstones and if I get it again I have to have a scan, so I will go in the morning.


Exactly the same as me. Thats what I use to do, no one could touch me or talk to me, just concentrate on your breathing until the pain subsides.

They kept talling me it was my kidneys and kept putting of a scan, when i was pregnant the scanner found them then after a few years.

Over a few years I spent alot of time on hospital on morphine and got so bad int he end started getting pains in my chest.

Dont suffer, I know how painful it is, get to the doctors tomorrow and asked to be referred for a scan straight away.

Anything else you want to know Pm me

Hope you get is sorted out:)

[ORKSIE]

I have no idea what this could be, but it sounds very painful and scary.
Hope youi get sorted out very soon/
Have you thought about having a nice warm (not Hot) bath, it may relax you.
Sorry if this has been mentiomed b4.


XXXXX

[patevans]

I cant believe how its gone off so quick :eek:

I am going to get into bed now, I know its early but it has really exhausted me (sounds silly I know!)

will let you know what Doctor man says tomorrow!!

[Gizmo]

I have IBS and I know how bad the pain can be from that when it flares up.
Have you been eating or drinking anything different, too much fizzy juice or coffee and if I eat pasta 2 days in a row I am rolling on the floor in pain I really have to watch what I eat
Best go and see doc and get checked out

[LOOPYLISA]

I have IBS and I know how bad the pain can be from that when it flares up.
Have you been eating or drinking anything different, too much fizzy juice or coffee and if I eat pasta 2 days in a row I am rolling on the floor in pain I really have to watch what I eat
Best go and see doc and get checked out

Can i ask what other symptoms you have with ibs, only the doc says i had it a few years ago, i think i have it on and off and today have a really achy tummy, bloated belly, going into my back?

Sorry Emma taking over your post :thumbsup:

[Gizmo]

Can i ask what other symptoms you have with ibs, only the doc says i had it a few years ago, i think i have it on and off and today have a really achy tummy, bloated belly, going into my back?

Sorry Emma taking over your post :thumbsup:

That sounds like me Lisa and really bad wind

[Rainy]

It sounds like gallstones to me too. i had it a few years ago and i only had one stone but it was huge. The pain is when the stone is trying to move through a small tube (i think). Anyway i had gallbladder removed and been fine ever since. You will find that what you eat can trigger the pain. Anything high in fat like pizza (because of the cheese) of fried food will trigger it. Beg doctor for operation because it will never go away without it. Try eating a diet very low in fat and you will find the attacks less frequent.

[LOOPYLISA]

That sounds like me Lisa and really bad wind

Yes :blush: ,and almost where my overy would be, a dull ache, i look 5months pregnat :eek:

[Twinkles]

I agree with the gallstones thing too.

I had this a few years ago. Sooo painful. I had to stick to a low fat diet 14g a day :eek: and if I stuck to it I didn't get any pain but if I didn't I would end up in casualty begging for pain relief :eek:

It did make me lose 3 stone in 3 months though - pain is a great incentive :D

I had the op and put back on all the weight :panic:

[patevans]

I went to the doctors this morning and he has sent off for a scan for me should hear within 3-4 weeks, he only thinks its muscular :rolleyes: I also mentioned the heart problem and ended up having an ECG whilst there...oh how embarrasing :blush: but he seemed to think it was just panic attacks :huh:

[sue m]

Still horrible for you Emma, very painful. 3 to 4 weeks for a scan. :panic:
Have you got anything you can do when you have these or do you have to ride them out?x

[Cammie Doodle]

Hope you feel better, I had this a few years back , thought I was dying with a heart attack, one night it was so bad ended up in Hospital it turned out it was gallstones, had gallbladder removed and thank God I have been ok since :thumbsup:

[Winnie]

I went to the doctors this morning and he has sent off for a scan for me should hear within 3-4 weeks, he only thinks its muscular :rolleyes: I also mentioned the heart problem and ended up having an ECG whilst there...oh how embarrasing :blush: but he seemed to think it was just panic attacks :huh:

I've ended up in A&e twice with a pain- thought i was having a heart attack but the ECG was fine both times so on the second trip they suggested it was muscular. Mine starts between my shoulder blades and spreads round to the front under ribs both sides. Problem is i can take deep breaths without the pain getting worse so I really doubted the doctors but it was soooo painful:eek: the next time it happened i tried a wheat bag and the pain was less intense but still the worse pain i've ever had :(
Of course yours could still be gallstones- the scan will show them.

[Spangles]

Sounds awful, hope they sort you out soon or it stops.

3 - 4 weeks to wait for a scan seems like a ridiculous amount of time when you get in so much pain!

[Gizmo]

Glad you went to see about it
That is terrible that you still have to wait for scan you should have gone straight to A & E

[solly]

If the pain gets to bad again then i would go to A&E as they will most probably scan you which will save you waiting.

I had gallstones a few years ago and i have never felt pain like it in my life. I called the doctor out after the children had gone home and he thought i had pneumonia and gave me some pain killers and antisick tablets as i was being sick as well.
4am and i was still crying in pain and not knowing what to do so my DH called the doctor again he said gallstones and i was admitted to hospital where it was confirmed with a scan was on morphine for a few days
I lost alot of weight as was on a low fat diet but since i have had them out the weight has gone back on

Hope you get it sorted out soon

[Heaven Scent]

So glad you've been to see doc n its not heart probs - but as others have said if it gets bad again go to A&E they cant ignore you especially if you are in pain.

[patevans]

If it returns I am straight up to A & E, I can't take the pain again :(

[Joannechildmind]

I went to the doctors this morning and he has sent off for a scan for me should hear within 3-4 weeks, he only thinks its muscular :rolleyes: I also mentioned the heart problem and ended up having an ECG whilst there...oh how embarrasing :blush: but he seemed to think it was just panic attacks :huh:

i had an ecg and a scan of my heart (cant remember the name) both times i had to strip to the waist so embarrising :blush: lol the heart 1 took 40 mins so i was naked to the waist for 40 mins :eek:

[Chatterbox Childcare]

back to the doctors for you I think

[ORKSIE]

Hope you ok this morning Emma x

[patevans]

I am much better today thank you :D

I am so scared of it coming back :panic:

[ORKSIE]

I am much better today thank you :D

I am so scared of it coming back :panic:

Glad your ok.
If it comes back go straight to A n E:thumbsup:

xxxx

[patevans]

Glad your ok.
If it comes back go straight to A n E:thumbsup:

xxxx

I definately will :D

[patevans]

Just had a date through for my scan :thumbsup:

Called the doctors for my ECG results and they have lost them :rolleyes: I am not having another one done....I was too embarrased :blush:

I thought the pains were coming back on this morning so took some buscopan and the pains have gone :clapping:

[Bananabrain]

Sending hugs and hoping you get it sorted soon.
Like other postees,I've got gallstones {having op next month**
Sounds very much like pain I've experienced. The only thing that is even close is childbirth. They reckon that one in three people have gallstones,but most don't know they've got them 'til they call an ambulance in agonising pain.
Problem is that like alot of illnesses, you can't explain to people quite how bad it is. I have called an ambulance,begged for morphine and thought I was going to die.:laughing:
Try not to worry too much, maybe cut out alot of saturated fat and don't...................................I repeat, don't take 'no' for an answer.
Even if it isn't your gallbladder, insist they get to the bottom of it.
I'm quite cross that they would just palm you off by saying it's a panic attack!
Us ladies usually know if something is wrong and being childminders we are a tough lot!
Let us know what happens.

[Bananabrain]

Just looked at your picture{avatar?** although it's not very clear. Don't know how old you are,but I was told that you are more likely to have gallstones if you are in your 40's and blonde!:(
Have no idea if that's you 'cos I can't really see but if it isn't, don't be offended.:laughing:

[Chatterbox Childcare]

If it returns I am straight up to A & E, I can't take the pain again :(

Make sure you do. You will get action a lot quicker that way

[patevans]

Just looked at your picture{avatar?** although it's not very clear. Don't know how old you are,but I was told that you are more likely to have gallstones if you are in your 40's and blonde!:(
Have no idea if that's you 'cos I can't really see but if it isn't, don't be offended.:laughing:

:laughing: im 27!

Doctor thought it could be gallstones because of my rapid weight loss :huh: still got a few weeks to wait for the scan though :(

[Bananabrain]

Whoops, sorry Emma.
Really feel for you, the fear of that pain coming back is terrifying in itself isn't it? I'd be surprised if was heart probs and even more surprised if it was a panic attack! Bloomin' cheek, these doctors have!
From what you described , I think you said that it went as suddenly as it came, I'm convinced it's gallstones{says she sounding like she's an expert**
Keep us posted.

[patevans]

Whoops, sorry Emma.
Really feel for you, the fear of that pain coming back is terrifying in itself isn't it? I'd be surprised if was heart probs and even more surprised if it was a panic attack! Bloomin' cheek, these doctors have!
From what you described , I think you said that it went as suddenly as it came, I'm convinced it's gallstones{says she sounding like she's an expert**
Keep us posted.

No need to be sorry :laughing:

the heart thingy I am not sure what that was all about but not had it since, the ECG was just to be on the safe side, but they lost theresults and I am not doing it again :laughing:

The gallstone/pain problem has only been since I lost all the weight, I have never in all my life experianced pain like it (not had babies yet :laughing: ) at first I argued with the doctor that it was indigestion as my friend she has very bad indigestion and gets it in her back etc so put it down to that and the doctor said it was gallstones, when I went back to him last week he said it wasnt gallstones because I have no stomach pain/tenderness after the pain attack and then said it was muscular but would send me for a scan to confirm :rolleyes:

I just want it sorted cos its too painful :(

[Cammie Doodle]

It's not fair is it getting all that pain now that you have lost weight :panic: but that is what happened to me.I have had gallbladder removed, can eat anything now. so needless to say I have put all weight and more back on :blush: Good Luck

[patevans]

Going for my scan on the 4th March hope I finally get some answers!

[patevans]

well still no test results :rolleyes:

[Bananabrain]

Gosh Emma, why they making you sweat?
Just came on here to find out if you had results.
Had my op on Tuesday. Feel a little bit like I've been run over by a steamroller but sooooo glad it's out.
While I was in hospital, there were two other women admitted in the middle of the night. They were both crouched over with agonised looks on their faces. Pretty obviously gallstones. No pain like it. not even childbirth can come close to my experiences.
But on the pos side, I am feeling alot better and live to tell the tale!!!
Hope you get sorted soon.
Louise x

[FizzysFriends]

well still no test results :rolleyes:

Did you have it done at Queen's? I had an MRI in Burton, took them nearly 2 months to look at the results and decide they found something, sent me to Nottingham for an MRI on a specialist machine in November and still haven't got the results!

[patevans]

yeh it was the queens Fizzy :rolleyes: tried again today and still nothing :angry: if they aren't in tomorrow when I phone then they'll be trouble :angry:

[FizzysFriends]

yeh it was the queens Fizzy :rolleyes: tried again today and still nothing :angry: if they aren't in tomorrow when I phone then they'll be trouble :angry:

Good luck! They are so useless, they are just guessing my results now as the MRI results are missing and the lumbar puncture wasn't done right, going private next time!

[patevans]

Good luck! They are so useless, they are just guessing my results now as the MRI results are missing and the lumbar puncture wasn't done right, going private next time!

Can we chase them ourselves through the hospital or is it only the doctors that can?

[FizzysFriends]

Can we chase them ourselves through the hospital or is it only the doctors that can?

I tried the hospital, dr's, consultant they were all useless.

[patevans]

well lets hope they're in tomorrow or they'll be fireworks :angry:

[babs]

Indigestion or what??

it starts under my lady humps :blush: and eventually works its way round to my back, it becomes that bad that I can stand or sit, I end up rolling around crying because of the pain.

It lasts a couple of hours then goes, so far I have taken renitidine (sp) from the doctor and a bottle of gaviscon but its getting worse.

gallstones maybe ... i had them pain under bust feels like heartburn but pain gets so back u end up rolling round on floor .. 1st time i had pain was not long after i had my son, doctor came out told me i had colic i felt such a plonker so put up with the pain for years use to come on after id had a sunday dinner ( mash/ yprkshire puds) anyway we changed doctors and he said i had gallstones to watch my diet which i did but came on that bad sept 2008 i had op tp remove in march 2009 never felt better just wish id not felt such a plonker and gone back doctors wouldnt have stuffered for so many years... now i can eat a mountian of mash ......

ask doctor if they can check u for gallstones hun..

i feel more of a plonker now lol i should really read all thread before replying:laughing: :laughing:

[patevans]

Well the results are in............................:clapping:

[Cammie Doodle]

And ????????????????????????????

[Chanelle]

And ??? Was it what you thought ??

[Alibali]

Tell us then!!!

[WibbleWobble]

all this suspense is giving me belly ache!:laughing:

[babs]

come on i got my cuppa here waiting for results.....:D

[patevans]

:laughing: he counted 14 big gallstones and lots of little ones :eek:

[WibbleWobble]

flippin heck!

you have a whole extended family of gall stones!

are they booking you in for an cholecystectomy? when i was a theatre nurse i specialised in the laparoscopic way of taking out the gall bladder...flippin brill op.

pm me if you need me

love mandy x

[babs]

:laughing: he counted 14 big gallstones and lots of little ones :eek:

omg hun get them book u in for op i had so many i was in operating room extra hour and half as they had to take them out one by one to make it small enough to get gallbladder out , doctor did say they thought about playing marbles :laughing: you will feel so much better once u have them removed..

[patevans]

He said he's leaving them where they are for now :rolleyes:

[Blaze]

Why?:rolleyes:

[patevans]

Why?:rolleyes:

Because I am not getting regular pain I only get attacks iyswim?

[Alibali]

I was right:clapping: :clapping: Poor you though, hope they don't cause you any more bother.

[LOOPYLISA]

:laughing: he counted 14 big gallstones and lots of little ones :eek:

:eek:

Poor you

[patevans]

I hope the pains dont come on again...I dont want an operation :panic:

[sue m]

Only just seen this Emma, blimey, you have a lot in there!

Hope you are ok. xx

[babs]

I hope the pains dont come on again...I dont want an operation :panic:

hun ive only ever been in hospital to have my son, might i add i only had the one. and i didnt want to have an operation and even felt like ringing them up on morning to cancel, try and at least get on waiting list i had to have emergency appointment got me in within 3 weeks i was in so much pain towards the last week and was admitted the week b4 but they cudnt operate as gallbladder was to inflamed felt like i was dieing theses doctors that say oh lets leave it need thier heads looking at ...

[patevans]

Only just seen this Emma, blimey, you have a lot in there!

Hope you are ok. xx

Im fine thanks Sue x

[patevans]

hun ive only ever been in hospital to have my son, might i add i only had the one. and i didnt want to have an operation and even felt like ringing them up on morning to cancel, try and at least get on waiting list i had to have emergency appointment got me in within 3 weeks i was in so much pain towards the last week and was admitted the week b4 but they cudnt operate as gallbladder was to inflamed felt like i was dieing theses doctors that say oh lets leave it need thier heads looking at ...

Do they do keyhole surgery? oooh I'm too scared to have an op :panic:

[ORKSIE]

Emma glad they know what it is now...Hope the pain stays away.
xx

[Minstrel]

Do they do keyhole surgery? oooh I'm too scared to have an op :panic:

They can yes, my mum was supposed to have hers done by keyhole (talking about 15 yrs ago now but when she came around they had been unable to and has a lovely scar but no pain!

Best of luck with it all xxx

[patevans]

fingers crossed it stays away now http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif

[babs]

Do they do keyhole surgery? oooh I'm too scared to have an op :panic:

yes hun i had keyhole surgery althou i was down a little longer than expected went in at 7am had op at 8.15am and came home just after 11.30pm as day ward was closing ,have 2 small scars one under my bust other just above belly button and 2 even smaller ones on right hand side one i cant even see now ( had op in march 2009). didnt really have any pain afterwards just couple of days of feelin uncomfortable.. make a note buy a few extra pillows for afterwards as worse bit is trying to lie down and get up again for 1st few days... best thing ive had done to be honest pain free for 12 months after quite a few years of not knowing when next attack would be and been able to eat anything....:thumbsup:

[LOOPYLISA]

fingers crossed it stays away now http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif

I hope so, but better out than in :thumbsup:

[patevans]

If those pains are similar to labour I will never have kids :laughing: seriously though I'm too scared to have an operation :panic:

[babs]

If those pains are similar to labour I will never have kids :laughing: seriously though I'm too scared to have an operation :panic:

lol tbh labour pains weren't that bad once the baby is there u forget about the pain ( just only had one due to personal reasons) , but gallstone pain however dont think i will ever forget, all i can say is id give birth 1000 times over or more never to go though it again....

[haribo]

just seen this i was wondering how scan went -sorry you have them but it did sound like it ,the pain is like nothing else -even labour :panic: its the opposite with me the consultant wants me operated on and i dont :laughing: hope you dont have any more attacks now .if i had them regular id be at the hospital like a shot :thumbsup:

[patevans]

If the pains do come on again I will go straight to the hospital!! Do they shrink over time or will they just stay there now?

[babs]

If the pains do come on again I will go straight to the hospital!! Do they shrink over time or will they just stay there now?

no u will need op one day no getting out of it sorry...

[Blaze]

no u will need op one day no getting out of it sorry...

That's why I was asking why no op now, as you'll have to have one eventually & the longer you leave it the more there are likely to be to remove IYSWIM!

[patevans]

That's why I was asking why no op now, as you'll have to have one eventually & the longer you leave it the more there are likely to be to remove IYSWIM!

ARGHHHHHHH I really dont want one :panic: far too scared!!

[Blaze]

Nothing to be scared about - I LOVE ops!:blush:

[patevans]

Nothing to be scared about - I LOVE ops!:blush:

LOVE them?!?!?!?! oooh no :laughing:

Cant afford time off either tbh :panic:

[Blaze]

Well quite frankley TOUGH - You're health is important young lady!...(The words pot, kettle & black spring to mind) LOL...but yes I love being put under - hate hospitals though)!:rolleyes: :D

[Bananabrain]

Told you so!!!!
Ooooh,you poor love.
I have been struggling with gallstones for months as they just kept sending me home with codeine.
I had my op booked for last Monday ,all minded children farmed out,you know the score!
They cancelled it at the last minute!!!!!!
I made up my mind that enough was enough as I was so scared and feeling very ill!!!
On Sunday night I ate some cheesy mash and 2 creme eggs and went to bed.
Bobs your uncle 2 hrs later I was on the floor, by the time the ambulance came I had nearly blacked out!
I had my op on Tuesday. I survived Emma and you will too.
Trust me Emma, I am the biggest baby ever and a really rubbish patient. If I can do it,then you can too!!!
Do not let them mess you around, DO NOT take no for an answer!!!
I am sitting typing this wanting to give you a big hug. I know that pain and I know your fear. Mine had been left for so long the gallbladder was in a bad way and I too had loads of stones.
Insist that they sort you out.
Sending you sooo much love and hugsxxxxx
Louise.

[LOOPYLISA]

I am such a baby and would feel exactly like you Emma :thumbsup:

When i was diagnosed with pneumonia i made hubs come home from work just to take to the hospital for a xray :D

It is important you go and get them out, easy for me to say i know, they are never gonna go away :(

Take care x

[patevans]

How long would I need off work?

[zillervalley]

Just seen this , hope you get yourself sorted, dont be scared of an operation you will be fine

ziller

[Twinkles]

I'm scared of ops too Emma but I had mine out about 9/10 years ago.

They couldn't do the keyhole bit for me cos it was a bit complicated.

Have you researched the condition. I wasn't going to have the op until I read lots about it and decided for long term health it was far better to have the gallbladder removed.

[babs]

How long would I need off work?

i wasnt off that long seemed longer cus my dad was taken ill 2 days after i had op and i spent 2 months running to and from wales, i went back to work at beinging of may after op in march. but id say i cud of gone back after about 2 weeks

[Cammie Doodle]

Do they do keyhole surgery? oooh I'm too scared to have an op :panic:

Had mine done Keyhole Surgery in one day and out the next, off work 2 weeks . No probs :D
Let me tell you labour pains are a breeze compared to the pain from Gallstones, I had 13 removed, they gave me them in a little tub, Why Im not sure :eek:

[patevans]

2 weeks off :eek: :eek:

maybe i'll wait a while before thinking about having them out :laughing:

[solly]

I didnt have as many but they operated whilst my gallbladder was inflamed and they should not have done which caused a few complications. The surgeon told me off but i said how was i supposed to know it is inflamed if i had no pain for the 2 weeks previous.
I had a week off but should of taken 2-3 as i was in agony and had a couple of infections.

I am glad i have had them out as never want to have that pain again

[Cammie Doodle]

I am glad i have had them out as never want to have that pain again

Me too, never felt pain like it.

[cherry pink]

ooh you poor thing i have just had mine out back to work after a week, 2 weeks on still a little tender but no pain killers needed... i really feel for you as mine only came on 2 weeks before i had mine out, first week i thougt it was chronic indigestion by the 2nd week i was in agony nothing would stop the pain at the weekend i got my dad to take me a&e and i was admitted that day, the surgeon was gonna dose me up and send me home but thankfully the staff nurse said there was no way she was gonna send me home coz the painkillers werent touching it and i couldnt sit up without throwing up, she talked to the consultant after my scan (1 huge gallstone) and he said ok we'll take it out,
the op got cancelled twice due to emergency ops 3rd time lucky i had the op by keyhole on the thurs afternoon home sat afternoon back work the following monday.....(to lose one lo as i hadn't given any notice to going in hosp...whaaaat it was an emergency duh i didnt know, got my 4 weeks notice tho)....
please go to a&e hun and dont put the op off i only had 2 weeks of pain and i was crying like a baby because of it so i really dont know how you others who have it reaccuring cope it really is pure agony as i told the surgeon when he asked '' on a scale of 1 to 10 how bad is the pain?'' well actually dr there is no 1 to 10 the pain scale is 30 plus and yes i'd rather give birth 10x over..

[patevans]

How long usually do you spend in hospital? I really cant afford time off :panic:

[cherry pink]

hi hun depending on what time you have the surgery it could be the same day or the next day, i stayed an extra night coz i couldnt sit (imagine a whale floundering on the beach and you'll get the pic lol) ....i'm a single mum and i really couldn't afford the time off with no pay either, but i had no warning and no choice and i'm so glad i've had it done, if you can start putting a little bit of money away now but dont delay op my gallbladder had stuck to my liver and was going yuck

[patevans]

hi hun depending on what time you have the surgery it could be the same day or the next day, i stayed an extra night coz i couldnt sit (imagine a whale floundering on the beach and you'll get the pic lol) ....i'm a single mum and i really couldn't afford the time off with no pay either, but i had no warning and no choice and i'm so glad i've had it done, if you can start putting a little bit of money away now but dont delay op my gallbladder had stuck to my liver and was going yuck

:eek: :eek: OH MY GOD now im scared :panic:

[Minstrel]

My mum also had complications and ended up having 7 weeks off. She loved it though as it was summer and she got to watch Wimbledon, Olympics etc etc all without taking holiday time.

[Twinkles]

My mum also had complications and ended up having 7 weeks off. She loved it though as it was summer and she got to watch Wimbledon, Olympics etc etc all without taking holiday time.

Sorry to say this but that's what happened to me too. They couldn't do the keyhole bit cos my gallbladder was stuck to my liver.

Sorry Emma :(

[mumx3]

Hi Emma

Everything you describe sounds like classic gall bladder attack.

Often brought on by sudden weight loss.

Stick to a low fat diet and this will reduce attacks. Avoid caffeine and aspartame (sweetner in things like diet coke).

The pain is worse than labour. I had attacks weekly or more for 18 months! It was debilitating to say the least and I was in constant pain as a default status.

I had my gall bladder out in Novemeber and took 10 days off work, (I have 3 kids of my own). The surgery was easy peasy, in and out the same day very little pain and within a week I was completely out of pain, it was the best thing ever.

If you are offered the surgery I would grab it with both hands! Having gall bladder probs this young (I was 28 wehn mine started) means you will have to have the thing out eventually or you will end up with things being much worse.

If you notice orange wee, or jaundice, or dumping syndrome....instant diarrea the go straight back to doc as things are getting worse.

Hopefully if you maintain a healthy lifestyle you will avoid the attacks! I am having my fisrt indian take away tonight in nearly 2 years....I couldnt eat anything with fat in it all that time. Even bread brought on an attack with me.

Good luck, and dont worry have your kids gall bladder attacks are worse!

[patevans]

I think I am going to speak to the doctor next week and ask him to put me on a waiting list :thumbsup:

My friend was panicking last night saying I hope you dont get an attack on holiday :panic: (go in 10 weeks)

[patevans]

Had the pains back today but not as severe as they have been in the past, off to the doctors tomorrow to get myself on the waiting list to get them gone :thumbsup:

[breezy]

Good for you, good luck xx

[patevans]

other than the tummy pains can these generally make you feel poorly? I had to have my first day off sick on thursday have spent the day on the sofa again today feeling rubbish :(

[Bananabrain]

Hi Emma, hope you are feeling a little better today.
I would say that your symptoms are very likely to be associated with your gallbladder.
Until I had mine out, I'd been feeling really rubbish for the best part of a year{and still childminding!**
I put it down to other things, start of menopause,lifting babies,pushing buggies,upset tummy,you name it! I didn't even know what gallstones were, but when I was diagnosed it all made sense.
I'm now a month on and feeling sooooo much better..............and you will too.
Just before I had it out I just felt so ill,most of the time. Nausea, slight temp, all sorts of unexplained pains that I just couldn't put my finger on.
I promise you you will get through this Emma, I'm sending you hugs and will be thinking of you. But you absolutely must insist that the docs don't mess you around.
If I can do it {being the biggest baby in the world and a really terrible patient** I promise you can too.
xxx

[patevans]

Oh I really do hope I feel better after, I never ever get poorly but just lately I am getting everything :(

[patevans]

I have got my first hospital appointment tomorrow for my gallstones, what sort of things will they check/do?

[LOOPYLISA]

Im not 100% sure, maybe you will get a date for your op, hope it goes ok, good luck x