TF and gallbladder issues

[floss&ferd]

We've been trying to switch to a more TF diet for awhile---with varying degrees of success. And until the last week or so, I did feel much better.

But I am pretty sure I am having gallbladder issues---all the classic signs---which started this week. (Nausea/vomiting/ right quadrant pain, etc.)

I am gluten intolerant and eat a lot of protein, especially eggs, and quite a bit of fat. I'm just curious if anyone else has had increase egg/fat intake cause gallbladder problems?

Any luck with natural solutions?

[JamieFay]

::coming out of lurkdom again:: I can't give you much advice but just wanted to tell you that from my experience, increased fat intake almost always causes gallbladder problems. During my first pregnancy I was diagnosed with Cholestasis of Pregnancy (a problem with the gallbladder and liver not being able to handle the extra load of pregnancy). After eating any "fatty" meals my symptoms (mainly intense itching) would be exaggerated for a few hours while I digested the meal. Most of the woman who are diagnosed with it find great success in low fat diets. I wasn't AT ALL TF then and it wasn't a problem to drop my fat intake. I'm hoping that I don't have any problems with my current pregnancy and my higher fat intake.
Also, my sister (who had her gallbladder removed at 14 because of horrible gallstones) always had an attack after a particularly fatty meal. Sorry I can't be of any help but as I'm new to TF I'll be interested to see if anyone else has been able to us a TF diet to their advantage with gallbladder problems.

[Sundance_11]

There is a thread about gallbladder and TF in this forum from earlier this week, it's only 2 or three pages back at the most. There is a link to a pretty good article there, too. I will find the link to the thread and add it in a minute.
But I found that article was quite helpful.

Melanie

[Sundance_11]

Here is the link to the thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?t=1178092
I know it's not exactly what you're asking, but it probably still has some good information.

And here is the link to the article: http://www.westonaprice.org/Gall-Stones.html

[newcastlemama]

What helped me is drinking/eating something sour before/with meals (like kombucha, saurkraut, a little raw ACV in water) and then taking Betanine HCI pills after (extra stomach acid).

[Koalamom]

I have had many gallbladder issues/attacks. A TF diet isn't really the cause, but for me personally it is from consuming allergens. Like almonds are an allergen, and even though they are healthy, the just about do me in.

Taking digestive enzymes with meals helps and consuming probiotics between meals too.

Also dandelion helps to get rid of gallbladder pain, or tenderness.

By the TF switch are you consuming enough probiotics? Are you eating more dairy and not balancing it with magnesium, espom salt baths?

[Bia]

Originally Posted by bluebirdmama1

I have had many gallbladder issues/attacks. A TF diet isn't really the cause, but for me personally it is from consuming allergens. Like almonds are an allergen, and even though they are healthy, the just about do me in.

Taking digestive enzymes with meals helps and consuming probiotics between meals too.

Also dandelion helps to get rid of gallbladder pain, or tenderness.

By the TF switch are you consuming enough probiotics? Are you eating more dairy and not balancing it with magnesium, espom salt baths?

yes! it is the allergens for me, as well. It is not the fat, do yourself a favor and research gallbladder issues at westonaprice.org.
Also, what has saved me time and again when I screw up and give in to the cravings for wheat and sugar (or the "white glue" that causes congestion) is chanca piedra, aka "royal breakstone" from Whole World Botanicals. The cheapest place I've found to buy it is iherb.com. The results are amazing... I highly recommend looking up the research on that herb.
Hope you feel better!

eta: also, raw apple cider vinegar can provide immediate relief. 2-3 capfulls in a glass of water. It seems scary to try when you are in pain, but it works for me... even when my stomach hurts along with my gallbladder. Usually helps within 10-15 minutes.

[floss&ferd]

Thanks for all the info!

Had an ultrasound today to see if that is really my problem.

Definitely need to add more fermeted food. All we consistently have around is kimchi. Occassionally kefir but I need to order grains to make it myself.

The raw ACV seems to be helping. Been drinking it with meals.

[PreggieUBA2C]

I have had success with acv and also 2 tbsp of evoo just as they are. That gives immediate relief- as in a minute or two and I'm completely fine. I only experience symptoms during pg though, so I don't know if it is ongoing but just not bad enough to produce symptoms.

If I'm going to have a fatty meal, I also eat salad greens with acv/evoo dressing and I'm fine- no symptoms even begin.

ETA: Evoo relaxes the bile ducts, and acts as a lubricant. If you are having lots of problems, you could not eat fat for a day and then drink evoo with fresh citrus and it will empty both the liver and gallbladder at once, clearing them both out of toxins, stones and whatever else is in there that needs to go. But look up gallbladder/liver cleanses because you want to first soften stones or they can become lodged and/or be very painful as they move through the biliary tubing. There are several methods of doing this whole thing, so you could find one that suits you by browsing through them.

I haven't been able to do a liver cleanse since before my first pg, because I don't want to do it while pg and nursing which I have been for 6.5 yrs. I'm pg now too, so I just do the slow and daily way- lemon or acv and evoo taken with greens in a salad.