Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 They also couldnt find stones in my gallbladder, I had the hida scan ad show I have a non functional gallbladder then they did a cat scan and used that dye stuff and it showed i had a cluster of stones so i would say get that test it could help you admilby@... wrote: I'm going to try this again. I sent an email and it wasn't posted for 1 1/2 weeks... Lets see how long this one takes..lol... Anyway, I had my first GB attack a few weeks ago,lasted about 5 minutes.. I was sick and taking an antibiotic Amoxicillian, the week before took for about 12 days (forgot to take the 3 each day but wanted to finish like doc said. Do you think I had a gb attack because of the antibiotics? I had an ultrasound and it came back negitive ( so no stones showed). So they now want to do a Hida scan. Called insurance and they aren't going to cover it. So out of pocket I have to pay 1200+. I'm still having Diarriha ( light colored stools with gas) and am only eatting bland food. Do you think this test is needed.. They say they want to check my gb function.. I need advice... good or bad... Angie --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 As you know, we aren't doctors here and couldn't give you medical advice anyway. I can only tell you what I'd do. If I had your symptoms, I would not necessarily think it was a GB attack, especially if tests showed I did not have any stones. I certainly would not spend $1,200 of my own money until I'd investigated other options. If I'd been on antibiotics, I'd go to a health food store and buy probiotics from their refrigerator and start taking them. I'd also buy OregaMax capsules and take them. They are antifungal. I'd watch my diet, drink plenty of water, and see how I felt. Amber Anyway, I had my first GB attack a few weeks ago,lasted about 5 minutes.. I was sick and taking an antibiotic Amoxicillian, the week before took for about 12 days (forgot to take the 3 each day but wanted to finish like doc said. Do you think I had a gb attack because of the antibiotics? I had an ultrasound and it came back negitive ( so no stones showed). So they now want to do a Hida scan. Called insurance and they aren't going to cover it. So out of pocket I have to pay 1200+. I'm still having Diarriha ( light colored stools with gas) and am only eatting bland food. Do you think this test is needed.. They say they want to check my gb function.. I need advice... good or bad... Angie . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thank you so much Amber! I'll do that... Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 That's assuming she has $1,200 sitting around. Amber They also couldnt find stones in my gallbladder, I had the hida scan ad show I have a non functional gallbladder then they did a cat scan and used that dye stuff and it showed i had a cluster of stones so i would say get that test it could help you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 IMO, the HIDA scan is worthless. They found absolutely no function of my gall bladder. That helped me in no way face the decision of surgery or not. I still have my gall bladder. What it comes down to is whether or not you are going to try natural procedures to get healthy, no matter what is wrong with you. The HIDA scan is only good if you plan on having surgery and need to see that something is broken. It's not as if the result will decide whether or not you need surgery- it is still your decision. Evie > > They also couldnt find stones in my gallbladder, I had the hida scan ad show I have a non functional gallbladder then they did a cat scan and used that dye stuff and it showed i had a cluster of stones so i would say get that test it could help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 you may have an allergy to amoxicillan - many people do, it is a very powerful antibiotic and interferes with your entire digestive system. admilby@... wrote: I'm going to try this again. I sent an email and it wasn't posted for 1 1/2 weeks... Lets see how long this one takes..lol... Anyway, I had my first GB attack a few weeks ago,lasted about 5 minutes.. I was sick and taking an antibiotic Amoxicillian, the week before took for about 12 days (forgot to take the 3 each day but wanted to finish like doc said. Do you think I had a gb attack because of the antibiotics? I had an ultrasound and it came back negitive ( so no stones showed). So they now want to do a Hida scan. Called insurance and they aren't going to cover it. So out of pocket I have to pay 1200+. I'm still having Diarriha ( light colored stools with gas) and am only eatting bland food. Do you think this test is needed.. They say they want to check my gb function.. I need advice... good or bad... Angie --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 My son had 4 casts at a Children's hospital before he got cast #5 at Shriners SLC. They did not turn Jonas away b/c of this, but they did want to keep his casts scheduled correctly so you should tell them about his casts! That way they can just put a new one on when he is supposed to get a new one. Since he is already being casted they will probably want to skip the evaluation appointment and go straight to casting! (this is what they let us do) Hollie Lee mama of Jonas 2yo 33* down from 73* at SLC > > Hello all, > > I have a quick question for those who have or had the experience with Shriner's. I received the letter for Shane to have an " evaluation appointment " with them. I just got off the phone with the appointment person and the appointment date is 2/1/11 at 11am. Here's where I would love to know what you think. > > Shane was already casted on 1/11/11 at Stanley Children's Hospital - New York Presbyterian in New York. Do you think that Shriner's would turn Shane away since he's started treatment elsewhere? I didn't tell them when I just made the appointment that Shane has already been casted elsewhere. I fear that they then WILL NOT allow him to be seen by them. Should I not bother with Shriner's and cancel the appointment and hope that the doctor at Stanley don't do to me again what they already did? > > I really want Shriner's to see him and hopefully accept him to their facility. I don't have anything against the other place other than the runaround and wasted time they gave me all because of my insurance (Aetna). I want to make sure that something so unimportant (compared to Shane's health) never happens again (even if that means that I switch to a facility that puts the children first and insurance on the back burner). > > Do you think that Shriner's will turn him away because he's already been casted or should I just take him on the 1st and explain to them why I already had him casted elsewhere (which was to start some type of treatment as opposed to sitting and waiting, doing nothing)? > > Help. Any advice with Shriner's and what you think I should do would be most appreciated. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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