Question:
Is this possibly my gallbladder or something else

I have had slight pain under right rib off and on for about a month. last tuesday the pain was so severe that it lasted 12 hours. pain is on right side just under the ribs, not in the chest area, but I do have pain in the back between the shoulder blades. As of today i get very sick feeling when i eat anything and have started having symptoms like i want to burp but can't. I go for a ultrasound for gallstones in 2 days . Does Gall stones or your gallbladder make you sick after you eat? and does it cause a burping sensation when you eat? pain is slight and constant in the rib cage area. any suggestions??    — rhondan (posted on October 20, 2003)

October 20, 2003
Rhonda, sounds like gallbladder trouble to me. I was never diagnosed with it but everyone else in my family was. I am so thankful that my surgeon took mine when he did my RNY. He said it was very diseased.
   — Patty_Butler

October 20, 2003
this sounds definately like a gallblader attack-I used to get them all the time but I got my gallblader removed during my WLS. but I remember the awful pains under rib cage and the trapped gas that hits between the shoulder blades. I didn't have stones but my gallblader just acted up alot. Good luck with your tests-I know how you feel! take care
   — Linda P.

October 20, 2003
I had gallbladder attacks a couple of years ago and it took three or four months to get a proper diagnosis. What you describe does definitely sound like possible gallbladder trouble. I'm glad you're getting the ultrasound in 2 days, but hope your doc will follow up quickly if you turn out to have gallstones. The pain can get quite severe if left untreated. I had my gallbladder out lap, went home within a couple of hours of waking up, and had no complications at all. I only hope my RNY goes as smoothly. Just please stay on top of your doc if the diagnosis seems to stall. There's no reason for you to put up with this pain, you have a right to press for something to be done promptly. Good luck, I hope the pain is resolved soon, one way or another, Chyrl
   — Chyrl W.

October 20, 2003
It sounds like gallbladder. The same things happen to me. I have a totally dysfunctional gallbladder and stones. The gallbladder will be removed next month.
   — Patty H.

October 20, 2003
I had my gall bladder removed back in August and it sure sounds like some of the attacks I had. An ultrasound may reveal stones, but if it doesn't make sure they check the bile duct for stones as well. An attack lasting that long may have the bile duct involved inthe problem. Symptoms of my attacks were severe pain below the right ribcage, radiating to the back. Pain in the lower right abdomin. Severe diarrhea, nausea, cold sweats and nearly passing out. It's nothing to mess with.
   — Cathy S.