I think I have been having gallbladder attacks since July.....at first they came about once a month but now for the past month or so they seem to be comming every couple of weeks.....I've tried to start watching what I've been eating but it dosen't seem to make a difference.....I can't stand the pain anymore, but I don't have health insurance.....I don't know what to do? Plus i have a 15 month old and a 6 week old and when i have an attack it makes it nearly impossible to take care of them when i'm home alone....Does anyone know of any herbal remedies to help with the pain and is it vital that i talk to a doctor??? I'm in a lot of pain and can't take it, somebody please help?
2006-12-03 15:43:18 · 8 answers · asked by Misty 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It is vital that you see a doctor. It sounds as though your symptoms started when you were pregnant. Pregnancy can cause gall bladder problems, so you may be dealing with gallstones. However, it could be other conditions that need treatment.
Very often when it comes to medical care, it's much less expensive to treat the problem from the beginning than to wait until drastic, extensive treatment is needed.
For the sake of your little kids, who need you, and for your own comfort and health, go see a doctor tomorrow. Good luck!
2006-12-03 15:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may have gallbladder stones. :( What makes you think it is your gallbladder though? Have you had bile, which is green, in your vomit or feces? Or have you had digestion problems? A huge indicator of gallbladder stones if pain a little bit after you start to eat. The typical treatment is surgical removal. If there is a university near you, you may able to get the surgery done at a lower price because it would be medicine students doing the surgery under the strict supervision of a very good practicing surgeon. You could try to raise the money for the surgery through a non-profit organization or church as well.
Oh yeah, do you think you have kidney stones instead? They cause a lot of pain in the lower back. Lightly hit your back on either side around the smallest part of your waist. This should cause a lot of pain if there are kidney problems. If they are kidney stones, they will usually pass eventually, but you should be on antibiotics to prevent a UTI. You can get them by going to the local health clinic for much cheaper. Drink a lot of water and avoid anything acidic (cranberry juice) or basic (milk) since different kinds of kidney stones get larger in different environments.
2006-12-03 23:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by Heather-Nicolle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your pain is keeping you from being able to take care of your children, and you are as miserable as you say - I think you have answered your own question. YES, you should see a doctor.
Or, you may want to g to an urgent care center if the next attack happens "off hours" - or an emergency room.
Do your attacks seem to be after eating something "high fat" like fried food, greasy foods or something with lots of cheese. If so, you've pretty much diagnosed it as gallbladder.
Please don't mess around with herbal or vitamin or potions that claim they can cure gall stones, or gall bladder attacks. They don't work, and when you mess around with those things (that haven't been tested/approved by the FDA) you could make things worse by disguising other symptoms.
You have two precious little angels who love you and depend on you for everything. You have to take care of yourself if you want to be able to take care of them. Don't take any chances, go get things checked out.
Doctors and hospitals will accept monthly payments, and may be willing to pro-rate your bill based on your income, so no excuses.
2006-12-03 23:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
yes there are herbal remedies to help with pain. But if you think it's your gallbladder- go to a doctor. You may need to have surgery.
2006-12-03 23:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by answers4questions 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If it a gall blatter "attack" like you say it would most likely be gallstones and I can tell you that if you have one of those you would be begging to see a doctor.
Honestly don't self diagnose it's a really stupid idea.
2006-12-03 23:46:04 · answer #5 · answered by evilive 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You definitely have to see your doctor. You most probably have to have it removed.
2006-12-03 23:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Geneddly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 03:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 8⤋
This one is easy, DO YOU WANT TO DIE??? No?!?!?
GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!!
2006-12-03 23:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 8⤋