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Gallbladder Problems

srveatchsrveatch member
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Anyone with this problem?  I have an u/s scheduled to look at my gallbladder on Monday.  Apparently the type of acid reflux I am experiencing is not normal...  I sure hope we can get it under control so I can start gaining weight for my baby again!  I have had to cut out all fat from my diet to help and now that isn't even working.  I hate to complain but I am in so much pain and I wanted to hear some good news stories. 
TTC since June 2011
DH diagnosed with Testicular Cancer 8/2010
Low sperm count. Only option IVF with ICSI
Starting First cycle Jan/Feb 2012- Canceled due to not responding to BCP and/or Lupron
IVF 1.2- stims March 14, ER March 24, 16 R 10F 6 made it to blast
ET March 29- transferred two blasts, 4A and 4BA, froze 4
Positive HPT 9dp5dt Beta 1- 385 11dp5dt
u/s April 25- one healthy heartbeat
EDD 12/12/12>


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Re: Gallbladder Problems

  • kaf7kaf7 member
    I had my GB out when I was 27 and spent a year before that being mis-diagnosed as having reflux. The pain was uncomfortable on a regular basis. Then my GB got infected and I was really ill and they took it out. My life has been dramatically better since. PG definitely increases your risk for stones. Hopefully you're feeling better soon. While my recovery wasn't bad, I think it would be scary to need surgery while PG. Hopefully they can offer you some medical treatments instead that help you get feeling better if it is your GB.
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  • EAMommyEAMommy

    I never had issues with my gallbladder pre-pregnancy, but in the past 3 weeks I've had about 5 attacks. It's horrible, so I completely understand your pain. I've also had to cut out all fat and spice from my diet (and I was already dairy free previously due to an allergy) so I'm down to chicken, turkey, fruits, and vegetables...

    So far, I've been able to manage my symptoms with the diet changes and I hope that continues to be the case. Sorry your symptoms aren't being helped by diet changes. Hope you get some relief soon. 

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  • p_stonep_stone member

    eesh, I'm glad to hear you ladies raise this, I had a couple of attacks before my last pregnancy and actually postponed treatments b/c my doctor told me I should let issues resolve first. This tells me I have to be really vigilant.

     

    I'm going to ask my acupuncturist if there's anything she can do to help me avoid attacks...will keep you posted. 

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  • psychmusetlspsychmusetls member

    I dont' have a gallbladder anymore but have gotten flares of pain throughout my pregnancy (and before) - the pain you feel from your gallbladder actually comes from your pancreas.... so taking your gallbladder doesn't always mean relief.  But if you're having stone issues (like if they had you cut fats because they are making you spit stones into your common bile duct...) then you might get some relief.   ANYWAY, i'd say avoid rich foods and sugary foods.  If you get pain, a good fist applying pressure just under the sternum can give some relief.  Good luck.  

     

    edit - heating pads helped me too.  I remember putting the heating pad on my back and shoving the fist into my pain spot and would stay that way for hours at times until it passed.  it wasn't until i couldn't walk and crawled out of the bedroom that i finally went the hospital....i was in bad shape and was admitted for over a week before they could take my gallbladder out.  awful!  I really hope you don't experience anything like that.... 

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    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
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  • srveatchsrveatch member
    Thanks for the support ladies.  The plan is to treat the symptoms until after delivery with diet and PPI's for the reflux.  Hopefully the u/s on Monday will just indicate an irritated gallbladder.  I don't think I have any blockages and hopefully can avoid them.  I am so sorry anyone else has been through attacks.  Thanks again for the support! 
    TTC since June 2011
    DH diagnosed with Testicular Cancer 8/2010
    Low sperm count. Only option IVF with ICSI
    Starting First cycle Jan/Feb 2012- Canceled due to not responding to BCP and/or Lupron
    IVF 1.2- stims March 14, ER March 24, 16 R 10F 6 made it to blast
    ET March 29- transferred two blasts, 4A and 4BA, froze 4
    Positive HPT 9dp5dt Beta 1- 385 11dp5dt
    u/s April 25- one healthy heartbeat
    EDD 12/12/12>


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