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I think I am having Gallbladder issues :(

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I have been having pain under my right ribcage since yesterday afternoon that is worse after I eat. It is not horrible pain but it is definatly there. It got better after I layed down last night and went to sleep but now that I am up again and ate some jello it is back. I really don't want to spend the day in the ER. WWYD? Do you think I NEED to get it checked out ASAP or do you think as long as the pain is not terrible it is ok to ride it out?

 

Thanks,

  Amy

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I would def go, if the pain does not subside...I know sitting in the ER all day sucks. Do you have a history of G-bladder/stone issues at all?

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Personally, I'm someone who has avoided the traditional medical route for galbladder issues.  Although, for me, pain doesn't typically last as long as you're describing.  I usually get pain starting around 8-10pm, and goes away by 5 or 6am (reliably).  The "attacks" I get are pretty infrequent - maybe just 2-4 per year.  My last attack was almost a year ago, and I've somehow never had one while being pregnant.

 

My FIL found a remedy that worked really well for me, stopped the last attack in its tracks (and may have been the reason I haven't had any more for such a long time).  Thought I'd share it, in case it's something you want to look into:

 

Mix 5 drops of grapefruit oil in 2 TBSP of olive oil.  Rub over the gall bladder and liver area.  Cover with a warm, moist wash rag.  Cover that with plastic wrap.  Put a heating pad on top if it all for one hour.  Should pass any stones that are present (assuming they're small enough).

 

Going to the ER is totally your choice, and if the pain becomes excruciating, it may be in your best interest, but just be warned that it's most likely that they'll recommend removing your gall bladder, even if this is your first attack, and there's not really much they can do to help you in the meantime, aside from trying painkillers (and since you're pregnant, I doubt that would be much more than tylenol!).  I would *personally* try to ride it out, and if it concerns you, have it checked out by a doctor as soon as you can to decide on a course of action.

 

Good luck.... I'm sorry you're dealing with it at all!!

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I have dealt with gallbladder issues for 8 years now and thought I would share some of how I deal in case it might help.

  First: eliminate food triggers. For me that would be milk or fried foods.Raw milk does not affect me though(yay!)

   Second: mix 2 tsp honey w/ 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 6 ounces of warm water. Drink every morning.

   Third: when you do have an attack get on hands and knees, with your chest tilted down. Slowly roll from side to side to dislodge any stones.

Obviously this is not intended as medical advice. I do not want gallbladder surgery so this helps me live pain free wink1.gif .

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Thanks for the advice ladies :) I am still not sure sure if it was my gallbladder or not but I am definatly feeling better. I hope it was just a backache or my uterus pushing things up and making me temporarily uncomfortable ;)

 

Amy

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