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Stones after an ERCP

I am having major issues with stones. Had gallbladder out over 20 years ago then started having issues with elevated liver enzymes, further testing showed stones in bile duct.  Had an ERCP done in April and now in July liver enzymes went higher then ever says I have more stones. Scheduled for an MRI next week.
Has anyone had the same problems?  I am not feeling well, having digestive problems, I also have reflux with Barretts esophagus.
I am scared to death that this is how I am going to feel the rest of my life.
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I have had stones in my bile duct for years.  My doctor and I have a solution now.  Every 16 weeks a stint (Tannenbaum) is replaced in my bile duct .  So far this has kept me from getting sick as before.  I have had 19 ERCP s since 1998.  At first I just got sick every four years, then it got more often.  One time was ten days!.  But the stint is now helping. I am very sorry for you, but wish you luck.
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When you say sick exactly what are your symptoms? Mine was indigestion and just overall not feeling well and high liver enzymes.
I had an MRI that showed a packed bile duct and yet he only removed three stones. He thinks more stones. Still waiting to here about the MRI results.
Thanks for the info on your solution. I will ask him about that.
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