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Chronic Diarrhea is a common side effect of removing the gallbladder. Look it up on the internet, please. 2 of my family members have had gallbladders removed because of stones and now both live with chronic and permanent diarrhea. They never had any D before the surgery. In fact, they were more likely apt to be Constipated.
Just read up on this before deciding to remove this organ!
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They said that the test can make you crampy and nauseated. Were you any of these??? I'm very nervous about the exam. Thanks, Michelle
-------------------- IBS-D. Hiatal Hernia, GERD
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well, I'll be honest-- It wasn't my favorite test. I was so nervous as well b/c I read online about it and didn't want that sick to my stomach and crampy feeling. But, the first hour is nothing-- just laying on this bed where you cannot move--its uncomfortable b/c of that, but nothing painful at all. Then they inject the CCK into you-- I got very nautious and they put a basin by me just in case--I did not throw up, and my nurse said almost no one ever does b/c it passes quickly. I also had stomach pains for a bit. The nurse told me it goes away in 8 minutes (which sounded way too long to me!) Mine lasted maybe 4-5 and then I was completely better! It was strange, but I left feeling fine. So go in expecting a bit of discomfort for a few minutes and you'll leave relieved--its not too horrible at all!
-------------------- IBS-A
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ALY. where was your pain? Was it over on the left or right?
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I have always been IBS-D/A more D, but the majority of my attacks have always happened during the night and wakes me from a sound sleep. My specialist cannot explain it and it's very frustrating and wears me out, especially when I'm up for 3-4 hours with cramping and D, than I have to go to work............I'm so sorry this is happening to you, I just lay on the couch with the heating pad on my tummy, fix me some fennel tea and just pray a lot until it's over. Good Luck
-------------------- IBS-D, extreme pain and cramping - GERD - lactose/dairy intolerant, OCD, Fibromyalgia
DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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it was on my right side-- but also seemed to be right in the middle of my stomach. For years, a doctor couldn't press there or I'd scream, but when the gallbladder got so bad, the pain started radiating into my right back area as well! not fun!
-------------------- IBS-A
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