2nd Trimester
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Gallbladder Problems
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Hi Everyone I am new to posting but I recently realized that I might be having some Gallbladder problems and was wondering if anyone knows much about this during pregnancy and has any suggestions?
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Re: Gallbladder Problems
I had my gallbladder out 1.5 years ago.
How do you know it's your gallbladder? You may have a UTI or another issue. Whatever your symptoms are go to your doctor.
Most people dont necessarily "know" they are having gallbladder issues... just GI issues.
Yes, actually if you've ever had a gallbladder attack, you know that you are having one. Also, you would not ever mistake a galbladder issue with a UTI. two very different things.
OP, call your provider and talk to whoever is on call. If you have gallstones it can become very serious.
Hello,
I have been having gallbladder problems throughout this pregnancy. I learned that 15% of pregnant women get them because of the increased hormones. You can talk to your OB but mine did not have much advice to give except to avoid fat. I have been very rigid with my diet since we identified that my pain was gallbladder. I eat next to no fat now and have been ok. If I eat even a little fat (like on onion ring out at a group dinner), I have an attack. I also drink a lot of water.
The only thing to do it avoid fat. I may get it removed after delivery if I continue to get attacks.
Hope this helps.
I am very much familiar about Gallbladder problems...I was 21 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child when I starting having them. I ended up in L&D because I had no clue what was going on and was having the worst pain ever. The Surgeon said they could take my gallbladder out then but didn't really want to since I was pregant. Try a Low-fat diet(no fun being preggo) and see if that will get you through. If you have any questions, I'm more than happy to answer!!
I also had my gallbladder out, and my situation was complicated by pancreatitis due to the fact that I kept ignoring the gallbladder attacks (I had like six of them in 4 months, and trust me, there is no mistaking them.) I developed the pancreatitis because the tubes in my gallbladder became blocked, and so my pancreas (spelling?) became very inflamed, and I was put on dialysis b/c my kidneys started to shut down and I had toxic shock.
So.... don't ignore if you think you are having GB attacks. When I had my last attack, all I had had to eat was a piece of toast with jam. Literally. It may not be controllable with diet alone. But the surgery is super simple, and so is the recovery. I was in the ICU for a week before surgery b/c I was so sick. I had the surgery and I went home the next day. IDK what the situation is with pregnancy, but the gallbladder is no where near your uterus.... I would ask.
I'm 25 weeks and started having the same gallbladder issues around 22ish weeks. After my last attack, I went to the doctor thinking it was really bad heartburn - she told me that it was indeed a gallbladder attack.. fun stuff! Its awful - like... this is supposed to be the time when you CAN eat fatty foods and not feel awful about it... but noooo my angry gallbladder wants me to eat toast. Awesome.