Anyone Have This Symptom?

[mommyto3]

Hi Everyone!

Wow, what a heat wave we have up here in Canada!

I'm wondering about gall bladder attacks. Now that I know I'm gluten sensitive so many of my past strange health problems are flying into my head as a possible symptom of Celiac....

For about 13 years I've had what I believe to be gall bladder attacks. Right side, right under the ribs and the pain is horrific. It lasts a few hours and the only relief I get is if I lie down flat and keep holding my breath. I haven't been able to tie it to a specific food except that fatty stuff seems to be a trigger. The last attack I had I finally went to the ER because it was so bad (never saw a doctor about it before, just lived with it). They ran tests, did an ultrasound of my gall bladder and NOTHING. No stones, no blockages, nothing. The doctor diagnosed me with "gall bladder spasms" (thanks buddy, I could have told you that) and gave me pills that I've never taken.

I have no idea why I would get this if my gall bladder is fine. Maybe a reaction to gluten? Just wondering if anybody has input on this.

Thanks!!!

[GlutenFreeManna]

People with gluten issues often have gallbladder issues as well. I had mine out in an emergency procedure years before I knew I was gluten intolerant. What you are describing does sound like a gallbladder attack so be sure to monitor it. I have heard the gallbladder can stop working even if you have no stones or sludge in it. If you don't have anymore of these attacks when you are gluten free then you have your answer. But if you keep having them you might check with your doctor about getting a liver function test (which will tell them how well your gallbladder's working) or a HIDA Scan which tests how well your gallbladder is functioning.

[bluebonnet]

my bf is going thru these attacks as well. she had a couple of tests that revealed no sludge or stones but her doctor said the tests are inconclusive and that her gall bladder may not be functioning properly. definitely try a strict gluten free diet and see if you notice improvement. my bf also for months went completely low fat/no fat and she was told that could wreak havoc on her gall bladder. so if you eat more of a no fat diet maybe adding some good fat in can help digest foods (if gluten is not your initial problem). anyway, that is basically what her doctor told her and it sounds like your descriptions of your attacks are similiar. hope you feel better!

[Jancy773]

I had gall bladder attacks about 10 years before the DH showed up...extreme pain, right side under rib cage...felt like someone had stuck me with a knife and twisted it..went all the way thru to the back. I had the tests done at the hospital too and they told me that my gall bladder was not functioning properly and should be removed. My GP told me to cut out fried & greasy foods and dairy out of my diet and I could postpone the operation for a bit. So that's what I did and I've had no more problems with it. That's been 20 years ago. Nowadays I do fry something on rare occasions and I've been able to eat dairy although I don't make a habit of either one.