I had my gallbladder removed 1.5 yrs. ago. Just a few months after its removal I began having painful attacks like I suffered w/ my gallbladder. I have had IBS w/ painful gas & extreme bloating since age 16. I’m 39 and still suffer from IBS, but I don’t believe that it is causing these attacks. I believe I have at least 2 separate problems (1 being IBS) & that they may tend to aggravate 1 another. I’ve also been diagnosed with acid reflux. I took Nexium for awhile. I felt it made me experience acid reflux more often. When I have the attacks, no meds really help. I’ll drink a bunch of Maalox or even take a magnesium tablet; helps maybe a bit. The pain is accompanied by what feels like a lot of liquid in my upper abdomen, like I just drank a gallon water. During these attacks,upper abdomen incredibly tender. I’ve scheduled for a colonoscopy, upper GI, & small bowels follow thru. Is it sphincter of oddi (SOD) dysfunction? Stones in bile duct? What tests would I need to have?
2007-04-17
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