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Anyone any experience of this? Pretty sure it's what I have going on.
Haven't had an attack for a couple of years and never actually diagnosed, but current experience points directly at something gall related.
Past attacks have been overnight usually, but this has gone on for much longer, so think it may be something more involved.
Any shared experiences would be welcome while I wait for Dr call back.
Mother inlaw had hers removed a couple of years ago. She still can't eat like she used to (and probably will never be the same).
I'd look at every way you can to keep your gallbladder - if that is what the problem is. Obviously if removal is the only solution then then that would be the way to go.
I had pancreatitis caused by gall stones impacting the junction of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct.
Worst pain I've ever experienced and allegedly worse than childbirth according to my female nurse friend.
When I got to hospital I was curled in a ball on the seat in A&E and it took a healthy dose of morphine to "soften me up" enough that they could do a full examination.
When my bloods came back the Dr said "ahhh I see what the problem is" as my amylase level was through the roof by a factor of x 20 😬
Can become very "bad" as it can cause your internal organs to shut down (as my consultant kept telling me).
I was in hospital for 10 days and for the first 7 I was only allowed a bit of water every hour or so.
Paid to have my gall bladder removed privately a couple of months later.
Apart from that it was fine 😉
Edit: I eat normally but things can get "busy" occasionally!
I’d look at every way you can to keep your gallbladder – if that is what the problem is.
Said the guy who's not had pancreatitis!
I can't see any reason to keep your gall bladder as the issue will never go away whilst it's there
Thanks for the reassurance sharkbait!!
Hopefully it won't come to that then.
To temperature and the pain only mild currently so hopefully not that then. Just a tad concerning that it hasn't passed, which suggests something else is going on... fingers crossed!
😂
Can't sugar coat it!
Not everyone gets impacted stones so mine may have been an edge case, but the risk is still there.
If it's any help I don't remember having any temperature and my pain wasn't where they said it should be - mine was at the front and central they kept asking if I had back pain!
GP said it was gastric reflux.... ****er!
😉
Guess no point in me speculating until at least looked over!
Mine only got fully diagnosed when I couldn't keep anything down and got jaundice. The first attempt to unblock the duct caused internal bleeding which resulted in spending a couple of weeks in hospital on a zero fat diet/nil by mouth until after a few attempts to unblock again result in a stent being fitted which would give enough recovery time to have the gallbladder op. Op was schedule to take 2 - 3 hours but mine went on for just over 6 as the thing decide to burst on the table. Fully recovered now but tend to stay away from meat that is over 15% fat and avoid cheesecake as my body doesn't like it.
Enjoy having the camera down the throat if they suggest this. Worst pain for me was having the bile duct scrapped out whilst not being 'out' of it.
I had mine out a few years ago. Excruciating pain, needed morphine to take the edge off.
Was removed via keyhole surgery about 6 months after diagnosis, mainly delayed so I would not spend the summer out of it.
I eat what I want, no different from before. I would not know it had been removed if it were not for the tiny scars and the absence of pain. Took about a week to get back on the bike.
Get it whipped out!!!
Blimey...it gets more alarming!
Thanks for sharing. Knowing me, it'll probably turn out to be a touch of indigestion and a massive over reaction.(here's hoping!)
As with oldnpastit I had excrutiating pain from my gallstones, far worse than broken bones etc. Had my gallbladder whipped out and can eat same diet as before,
If you think it might be indigestion then imho it's probably not gallstones.....
An ultrasound is the next step to look for gallstones. However, the waiting list for non emergency gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) where I work is pretty long (months), and I imagine it’s not much better in any other NHS hospital.
I had mine removed about 6 years ago following a few episodes of excruciating pain. Also had a weird episode of jaundice where as well as going a bit yellow, the soles of my feet got incredibly itchy. Something to do with my liver not working properly because of the gall bladder problem. After one particularly bad attack, i was given some painkillers by a gp, no idea what they were, but about 20 minutes after taking them, the pain just melted away and my entire body felt totally relaxed. Ultrasound scan confirmed the presence of gall stones. Since having it removed (keyhole surgery), I've been able to eat fairly normally and have had no problems since.
Had mine out in March this year, after several 5-6 hour long excruciating attacks, via keyhole. The consultant did an x-ray while I was still under anesthetic to make sure no stones had passed through my gall bladder, and it was all good.
Eating normally with no problems now, no regrets.
I was the last of my siblings (3 younger sisters) to have it removed.
Hospital drugs are amazing 🙂
Edit: 6 months from GP to surgery.
Thanks all.
Drs appointment shortly. Given the colour I've now gone, not to mention colour of various excretions, I guess there's something causing bile duct blockage.
Fingers crossed.
Seeing as you're capable of moving I'd say you're not at the pancreatitis stage yet!!
As you can see from above it manifests itself in a few ways, so thinking you've been bitten in half by a shark isn't compulsory.
Hope you get a good diagnosis. If it is the gall bladder don't worry about having it removed - it's not a biggy.
Fingers crossed that it doesn't escalate.
not to mention colour of various excretions
Soft, very floaty poo is an indicator also as that shows that the fat isn't being broken down.
6 months from GP to surgery.
This is the issue as there's potential for it to continue happening/get worse until the op. Which is why I paid for a private op.
Thanks sharkbait - yes, definitely a whole wide scale of severity and complications.
Turns out it was gall stones I have suffered from in the past, but being under 45, slim.and make they never actually considered that. Funnily enough though, hadn't had anything flair up since 2019.
We'll. Still very yellow/green but not in any pain. That's the good bit...seems may not be gallstones but a 'mass' pushing against the bile duct.
Back in the day after boxing day for more tests/camera etc to identify what the 'mass' is.
Not the best Xmas present I've ever had, but keeping an open mind still.
My wife Had her gallbladder taken out this after waiting over a year...they were shocked how packed it was....op was a success...but the canula was put in wrong and now she has radial nerve damage and finds it painful like 7-10 out of 10 just to hold a sandwich...yes she is grateful for having the op but the other stuff is something else...and then a customer of mine , her friend had the same op but got pancreatitus from the operation and was in hospital for 6 months...crazy stuff...anyhoo try not to worry...lol...have a great xmas
Sorry to hear that OP. I hope they can sort you out.