Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I had to have surgery.. I don't know how far advanced your ILD is but I would check this out with my pulmo quickly. Love and Prayers, Peggy IPF 2004, FloridaWorry looks around, Sorry looks back, Faith looks up. I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 ask your doc about safe pain killers Pink Joyce R (IPF 3/06) IFA 5/09 Pennsylvania Donate Life Listed 1/09 Inactive 4/09 www.transplantfund.org--- Subject: gal stonesTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 3:55 PM I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Please see your pulmoologist about getting this taken care of. Currently it can be taken care of with the 3 little holes (laparoscopy) unless there are complications. Need to have everyone on board. My mother let hers go until her gall bladder burst and she had peritonitis that affected her stomach and intestines... nasty stuff. She is alive and well, but she had no other health issues. Please see if something can be done and do watch your fatty foods. I also had the problem, but caught it before it got anywhere near what you have. I scheduled my gall bladder removal (the old fashioned slash way) just like it was a hair appointment. Only your doctors can tell you what will work best for you. Do have a nice vacation, but be careful. Stefani NSIP (cellular) 6/2009, Diabetes II 2/2006, Sleep Apnea 4/2009 > > I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 During my pre-transplant evaluation, the doctor's discovered that I had a gal stone when they did the abdominal ultrasound! The doctor asked if I had been experiencing any symptoms, which I hadn't. It was a total surprise to me. After a consult with an abdominal surgeon it was decided that as long as I wasn't experiencing any symptoms they would wait and remove it post-transplant. Just one more thing to look forward to!!!! lol Steve aka " Knip " IPF/UIP dx 9/07 VATS 12/07 57 Plymouth, New Hampshire > > > > I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is > anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done > after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said > was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something > about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a > couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Hi, The only "cure" for the pain of gallstones is to remove the gallbladder. It's fairly easy surgery these days, not like back when I was a student nurse and you had to deal with a stem to stern abdominal incision. Now it's all done with a scope and just a couple of little bandaid incisions. The thing is, as someone already mentioned, you really shouldn't wait to take care of it. Complications...like severe infection, can be life threatening. Talk to your doctor again about this. Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 3:55:10 PMSubject: gal stones I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I have the same thing Steve. Mine show up on my chest ct's believe it or not. But I have absolutely no symptoms so I'm not inclined to rock the boat! Beth Moderator Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 Dermatomyositis 11/08 To: Breathe-Support Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2009 9:03:34 PMSubject: Re: gal stones During my pre-transplant evaluation, the doctor's discovered that I had a gal stone when they did the abdominal ultrasound! The doctor asked if I had been experiencing any symptoms, which I hadn't. It was a total surprise to me. After a consult with an abdominal surgeon it was decided that as long as I wasn't experiencing any symptoms they would wait and remove it post-transplant. Just one more thing to look forward to!!!! lolSteve aka "Knip" IPF/UIP dx 9/07 VATS 12/0757 Plymouth, New Hampshire> > > > I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is > anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done > after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said > was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something > about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a > couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 When I had gall bladder attacks, was told to remove fats -butter, margarine bacon fat etx from diet. also had to remove chocolate, and raw vegtables no salads bummer, but it did help. Subject: gal stonesTo: Breathe-Support Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 2:55 PM I have just had an attack of gal stones and was wondering if there is anything I can take to help with the pain. I had an ultrasound done after my first attack and it showed a large stone. All my Dr. said was to eat a low fat diet. Maybe someone out there knows something about gal stones. I am going out west to visit my son on Sat for a couple of weeks and am hoping not to have any additional problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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