Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 I don't know how they missed it. They did all kinds of tests, and finally the last straw they did an ultrasound and it showed something .... Then they did the nuclear test where they pump that stuff into your body and if your gallbladder is working it shows it, and if not, it shows not activity. Well they did it, and nothing...after they got in there, during the surgery was when they found it was dead and rotten....apparently I have had problems with it for years!!! I believe I am still suffering from the side effects from it. I still get pains sometimes even though its gone... My pain meds...hmmm, they don't work like they should. Tramadol isnt much when it comes to pain. But the other pain meds make me sick, or I have really bad reactions to them. I'm allergic to so much anymore. -- Re: ( ) Intro You are really lucky to be alive. How did your doctors not dx your gall bladder problem for so long? It really should have been more obvious to any doctor who was alert. I get angry at these things as it often seems that those of us with FM et al get a very short shrift with doctors. They seem to ignore all of our symptoms or just chalk them up to the FM/CFS whatever. I wonder how many patients with these " syndromes " have died from something totally unrelated that would have been dx'd immediately in someone else? That's why I am so grateful for my own PCP. I'm glad everything worked out in the end, but very sad you had to go through all those months of needless suffering. I hope your pain meds are working. I know they will never bring your pain level down to a " 0 " , but a little relief is better than none. Peace and Love Caroline > Hi Caroline... > > > > Yes I was tested for lupus, results were no...It was suggested I try > ProActive, and I did, and it makes me go into a flare for some reason. > Must > be all the chemicals in it, but when I did use it, it worked. > > > > I only started taking pain meds November of last yr...so I don't know a > lot > about them. My pain was so intense, it would make my blood pressure sky > rocket, the doc thought I was having a heart attack in his office and > called > the ambulance....ended up, after almost a yr of tests and such, my > gallbladder was rotten and poisoning my system....I did feel a lot better > after they took it out, no more vomiting, severe chest pains, and such... > while I was there, I made the joke to cut out my fibromyalgia ... Too bad > that cant happen. > > > > Gentle hugs, > > > > ____________________________________________________________ FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.crawler.com/earth 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that situation better. 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. Have a nice day everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 If it was actually rotting inside of you no wonder you are still in pain. It probably poisoned your body badly. That's horrible. Did no doctor take responsibility for letting it get to that stage? It's true that Tramadol doesn't do much for severe pain. Have you tried all of the different opiates? I know they can cause problems in some people. Still, there should be something you could take that is effective and doesn't make you even more ill. I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. It could be what set off your FM to begin with. I hope you can find some relief. Peace and Love Caroline > I don't know how they missed it. They did all kinds of tests, and finally > the last straw they did an ultrasound and it showed something .... Then > they > did the nuclear test where they pump that stuff into your body and if > your > gallbladder is working it shows it, and if not, it shows not activity. > Well > they did it, and nothing...after they got in there, during the surgery > was > when they found it was dead and rotten....apparently I have had problems > with it for years!!! > > I believe I am still suffering from the side effects from it. I still get > pains sometimes even though its gone... > > My pain meds...hmmm, they don't work like they should. Tramadol isnt much > when it comes to pain. But the other pain meds make me sick, or I have > really bad reactions to them. I'm allergic to so much anymore. > > -- Re: ( ) Intro > > You are really lucky to be alive. How did your doctors not dx your gall > bladder problem for so long? It really should have been more obvious to > any > doctor who was alert. I get angry at these things as it often seems that > those of us with FM et al get a very short shrift with doctors. They seem > to > ignore all of our symptoms or just chalk them up to the FM/CFS whatever. > I > wonder how many patients with these " syndromes " have died from something > totally unrelated that would have been dx'd immediately in someone else? > That's why I am so grateful for my own PCP. > > I'm glad everything worked out in the end, but very sad you had to go > through all those months of needless suffering. > > I hope your pain meds are working. I know they will never bring your pain > level down to a " 0 " , but a little relief is better than none. > > Peace and Love > Caroline > > > >> Hi Caroline... >> >> >> >> Yes I was tested for lupus, results were no...It was suggested I try >> ProActive, and I did, and it makes me go into a flare for some reason. >> Must >> be all the chemicals in it, but when I did use it, it worked. >> >> >> >> I only started taking pain meds November of last yr...so I don't know a >> lot >> about them. My pain was so intense, it would make my blood pressure sky >> rocket, the doc thought I was having a heart attack in his office and >> called >> the ambulance....ended up, after almost a yr of tests and such, my >> gallbladder was rotten and poisoning my system....I did feel a lot >> better >> after they took it out, no more vomiting, severe chest pains, and >> such... >> while I was there, I made the joke to cut out my fibromyalgia ... Too >> bad >> that cant happen. >> >> >> >> Gentle hugs, >> >> >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! > Check it out at http://www.crawler.com/earth > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the > list > as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with > your > dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as > well > as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls > don't > be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that > situation better. > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the > things > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) > even > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day > pls > let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > Have a nice day everyone. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 No, noone took responsibility for it. And here they thought I was just losing my mind for a while over it. I went from a normal, laughing giggling person to one who moaned nonstop in pain. I could barely sit up.... When they told me it was my gallbladder making me so sick, I actually laughed out loud and smiled. The doctor asked me why I was smiling and so happy, I said FINALLY there is a reason I have been so ill. The doc said it was a first for him seeing someone smile about getting surgery. I've tried all types of pain meds, and only tramadol doesn't cause me some kind of nasty side effect. Other ones have me literally in bed and out.... Sleeping pills do not work on me. And they have tried me on all kinds of them. They suggested morphine, but I know it can be addictive, whereas tramadol isnt, and I don't know if I am ready to take that step yet. If I take morphine now, what will there be for me later on, when I get used to it and it no longer works for me? I am like that with all meds, I take them for a while, and after so long, they do nothing for me. I'm so sorry we ALL have to go through this. I was telling my hubby about some of the folks in here, and he is glad that I have found others who deal with it like we do also. Gentle hugs to you all.... K. -- Re: ( ) Intro > > You are really lucky to be alive. How did your doctors not dx your gall > bladder problem for so long? It really should have been more obvious to > any > doctor who was alert. I get angry at these things as it often seems that > those of us with FM et al get a very short shrift with doctors. They seem > to > ignore all of our symptoms or just chalk them up to the FM/CFS whatever. > I > wonder how many patients with these " syndromes " have died from something > totally unrelated that would have been dx'd immediately in someone else? > That's why I am so grateful for my own PCP. > > I'm glad everything worked out in the end, but very sad you had to go > through all those months of needless suffering. > > I hope your pain meds are working. I know they will never bring your pain > level down to a " 0 " , but a little relief is better than none. > > Peace and Love > Caroline > > > >> Hi Caroline... >> >> >> >> Yes I was tested for lupus, results were no...It was suggested I try >> ProActive, and I did, and it makes me go into a flare for some reason. >> Must >> be all the chemicals in it, but when I did use it, it worked. >> >> >> >> I only started taking pain meds November of last yr...so I don't know a >> lot >> about them. My pain was so intense, it would make my blood pressure sky >> rocket, the doc thought I was having a heart attack in his office and >> called >> the ambulance....ended up, after almost a yr of tests and such, my >> gallbladder was rotten and poisoning my system....I did feel a lot >> better >> after they took it out, no more vomiting, severe chest pains, and >> such... >> while I was there, I made the joke to cut out my fibromyalgia ... Too >> bad >> that cant happen. >> >> >> >> Gentle hugs, >> >> >> >> > > ____________________________________________________________ > FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! > Check it out at http://www.crawler.com/earth > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the > list > as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with > your > dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as > well > as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls > don't > be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that > situation better. > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the > things > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) > even > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day > pls > let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > Have a nice day everyone. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 > It is possible to have phantom pain at the surgical site. I had a hysterectomy years ago and still get cramps. My gyn said it was phantom pain. > > > > I don't know how they missed it. They did all kinds of tests, and finally > > the last straw they did an ultrasound and it showed something .... Then > > they > > did the nuclear test where they pump that stuff into your body and if > > your > > gallbladder is working it shows it, and if not, it shows not activity. > > Well > > they did it, and nothing...after they got in there, during the surgery > > was > > when they found it was dead and rotten....apparently I have had problems > > with it for years!!! > > > > I believe I am still suffering from the side effects from it. I still get > > pains sometimes even though its gone... > > > > My pain meds...hmmm, they don't work like they should. Tramadol isnt much > > when it comes to pain. But the other pain meds make me sick, or I have > > really bad reactions to them. I'm allergic to so much anymore. > > > > -- Re: ( ) Intro > > > > You are really lucky to be alive. How did your doctors not dx your gall > > bladder problem for so long? It really should have been more obvious to > > any > > doctor who was alert. I get angry at these things as it often seems that > > those of us with FM et al get a very short shrift with doctors. They seem > > to > > ignore all of our symptoms or just chalk them up to the FM/CFS whatever. > > I > > wonder how many patients with these " syndromes " have died from something > > totally unrelated that would have been dx'd immediately in someone else? > > That's why I am so grateful for my own PCP. > > > > I'm glad everything worked out in the end, but very sad you had to go > > through all those months of needless suffering. > > > > I hope your pain meds are working. I know they will never bring your pain > > level down to a " 0 " , but a little relief is better than none. > > > > Peace and Love > > Caroline > > > > > > > >> Hi Caroline... > >> > >> > >> > >> Yes I was tested for lupus, results were no...It was suggested I try > >> ProActive, and I did, and it makes me go into a flare for some reason. > >> Must > >> be all the chemicals in it, but when I did use it, it worked. > >> > >> > >> > >> I only started taking pain meds November of last yr...so I don't know a > >> lot > >> about them. My pain was so intense, it would make my blood pressure sky > >> rocket, the doc thought I was having a heart attack in his office and > >> called > >> the ambulance....ended up, after almost a yr of tests and such, my > >> gallbladder was rotten and poisoning my system....I did feel a lot > >> better > >> after they took it out, no more vomiting, severe chest pains, and > >> such... > >> while I was there, I made the joke to cut out my fibromyalgia ... Too > >> bad > >> that cant happen. > >> > >> > >> > >> Gentle hugs, > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > > FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! > > Check it out at http://www.crawler.com/earth > > > > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the > > list > > as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with > > your > > dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as > > well > > as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. > > > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls > > don't > > be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that > > situation better. > > > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at > > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take > > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the > > things > > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) > > even > > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple > > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day > > pls > > let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > > > Have a nice day everyone. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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