Guest guest Posted January 30, 2003 Report Share Posted January 30, 2003 I have had an " ulcer " for 10 years. I've never had any tests done other than ruling out H pylori and occasional prescription acid reducers. Now my symptoms are looking more like it might be my gall bladder. I went for an ultrasound which showed no stones, but significant thickening or the gall bladder walls. They are sending me for a Hida test to test function tomorrow. My attacks are much more painful, longer and frequent lately and the next day I feel like someone has punched me in the stomach. They can be set off by nuts(the worst),chocolate, too much fiber and fatty foods. Last night I even ran a temperature during the attack which lasted about 5 hours. I have pain under my ribs in the center and right side. I almost went to the emergency room. Also I have a dull pain under my right rib between attacks now. Since the scan is not showing any stones could a flush work for me? Or is it too late if the gallbladder walls are already thickened and possibly scared? Thanks. I wish I'd had some testing earlier. I've probably had at least 200 attacks since this started 10 years ago. The doctors just assumed it was an ulcer with no testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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