Gallstone Treatment

re: Gallstone Treatment

freesia29 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:14:35 GMT

I have just had a gallbladder function test last week, and showed having low function. I have had intermittent pain and attacks for YEARS, and an ultrasound this past summer revealed 1 small (1.5 cm) stone. I have seeked testing because it has gotten worse and now have pain, tenderness, nausea, bloating and belching all the time...even from water. It has certainly forced me to stop eating chips and ice cream and red meat.

I was THRILLED when my GI doctor advised me of the function test results and then right away said that removal is a very dicey option and not to be taken lightly. He said that not many people feel better afterwards, some feel worse and some feel the same. There can also be very serious complications involved with surgery. I mentioned that at least I know what the problem is now, and I will go and see a naturopath. He smiled, nodded and said " quite a few patients have had good results with that.".....I was so worried that he would have me on the next operating table......

The mentality out there is changing....slowly...but it IS changing!!! Food is medicine.

re: Gallstone Treatment

bethovin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:37:54 GMT

I have been having success with the suggestions and products on gallbladderattack.com . I am going to now start doing what Dr. Mercola suggest with the apple juice,vitamin C and an occasional beer lol ! I don't drink but will be careful not to become to comfortable with it. Twice a month should be ok. Always heard an occasional beer would flush your kidneys ....hmmmm. Also I had back pain right where it now hurts when I have a gallbladder attack for many years. I thought I had a weak disc from not getting enough calcium when I was pregnant so I would faithfully take Shaklee calcium magnezium every night before bed. As long as I did this I would not have back pain. I did stop taking it as faithfully and went for long periods without it when I would run out. I now wonder if it was keeping me from getting the gallstones ? I do not eat a right until I get sick then straighten up until I feel well. But this gallballder pain is making a healthnut out of me !! I am losing weight by eating so strictly and looking and feeling better everyday. Sad that pain had to be my motivator but is slowly changing to liking looking and feeling better. So in conclusion "What the devil meant for evil , God is using for good !! PTL !!

re: Gallstone Treatment

emsue — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:57:24 GMT

So good to know. I went to the ER last week with chest pain and left very upset because I had terrible pain for 64 hours in my upper right and left side of my chest, arm and neck and all they told me was that my heart was fine (thank goodness) and to check in with my primary care physician, so I did. My primary care wants me to have my gallbladder ultrasound and I told him that I didn't think I needed that because I know that if I go and if they see one stone they'll want to take it out. I stil have some pain in my chest but he also thinks it could be acid reflux. I only get pain (not as bad as it was last week) around my monthly cycle and he said he can't explain that either. I've been eating raw beets, drinking 100 oz or RO water and have taken myself off sugar and flour again. Does anyone know why I would be having acid reflux symptoms once a month even if I've been watching my diet and know it's not diet i.e. the chocolate or junk some women eat around their cycle?

re: Gallstone Treatment

maxxndj — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:10:37 GMT

I am just sick with disgust!! Thank you very much for your comments. My daughter (who just turned 23) just gave birth by cesarean to her second child a month ago and now today is scheduled for emergency surgery to have her gall bladder removed. She has had abdominal pain and discomfort for at least 5 years and the doctors repeatedly tell her that everything is ok...WHY was this not discovered before she must go under the knife again and now being so young to have to change her entire diet forever...this is just sad. I am a vegetarian and also do not eat dairy or sugar, dairy or white flour and only have whole wheat flour twice/month-could my diet benefit her? I only drink water also...