does a low functioning gall bladder get better

[camelot]

Hi,

I have had a Hida scan that showed my ejection rate at 16%. I have a prescription for levsin which helps quite a bit. I am wondering if it is normal for the symptoms of pain and nausea to come and go. They are not as severe as they were a few weeks ago. I am attempting to follow a pretty bland diet which does help.

I am scheduled to have my gall bladder out on Nov. 29th. Is it possible that my gall bladder is getting better on its own and I don't need the surgery?

Thanks

[natsroses31]

So, how did it go?

Did you get it removed? Feeling any better?

[windskyair]

My symptoms have been all over the place. Unable to swallow, heartburn, headaches, nausea, pain on the right side, pain in the upper abdomen, pain between the shoulder blades, and pain in my right lower back.
I went to a GI Dr. They put me through all kinds of tests looking for acid reflux, GERD, cancer, etc. Everything came back normal. And I do mena everything. I typed in my symptoms into the internet and EVERYTHING that came up suggested gallbladder. I went to my family DR. Told him everything. He ordered bloodwork, an ultrasound, and a hida scan. The blood work and ultrasound came back normal (with the exception of some scar tissue on the gallbladder). The hida scan however, showed alow functioning gallbladder (16%).
I was referred to a surgeon who explain everything to me. Why I was feeling the different pains, had the uncomfortability, and the constant belching. We are taking it out on Friday. I would suggest that maybe seeing the GI is a waste of money if you have already been informed of a low functioning gallbladder. Get it out and in a few days- you should be great.

[NewMe1970]

Did you ever get a answer to your question or what did you decide.  I am exactly the same, left flank pain, shoulder and chest pain.  I do have pain on my right side but it is lower in my back.  Gallbladder functioning at 22%, was asked to go to the surgery by my pcp, getting a GI 2nd opinion tomorrow, I not have symptoms of gallbladder problems, no nausea, vomiting etc....  Just don't want to go through surgery and still have the same pain.

[Kt15345]

I have the same areas of pain.  Gallbladder function 10%.  Only difference was a had nausea, vomiting (proceeded by a sewer taste when I burped).  Electing for surgery.

[Kt15345]

I have the same areas of pain.  Gallbladder function 10%.  Only difference was a had nausea, vomiting (proceeded by a sewer taste when I burped).  Electing for surgery.

[chrisiemae]

Last year, I finally asked the doctor to run some tests since I've been having gallbladder-like attacks for years.  After a series of tests, my gallbladder is at 0% and I have GERD.  Of course the family doctor wanted to remove it right away but the Gastroenterologist said I could keep it.  So I'm trying to eat better to avoid the attacks and daily pain.  Its tough.  I'm also doing a lot of research on the side effect of removing my gallbladder.  I'm concerned about SOD or possibly continuing to have similar pain even after removing the gallbladder.  I've been told that I will continue to have GERD as long as I keep my gallbladder.  So I've been taking my GERD medication for a year now but I don't want to take it my whole life either.
I'd love to get my gallbladder function again.  Can you tell me which program you followed?  I've started to follow a diet from the gallbladderattack.com site.

[kbt1962]

My hida scan showed 21% and I have been in pain off and on for 6 months...more on than off.  My question is, my pain seems to be generally on the left side and I know the gall bladder is on the right.  Is it really my gall bladder?  I have had negative cat scan, ultrasound, colonoscopy, endoscopy, pill endoscopy, etc.  My GI doctor said irritable bowel but that is under control and still the pain.  I just want to feel better, have lost 13 pounds.  Do I get my gall bladder out?  I don't want to try to treat one problem only to get another.

[Debb41]

I had yellow stools and pain in my upper right abdomen and a 19 pound weight loss. After 4 months, a HIDA scan was finally done and found to be 15%. The surgeon said my symptoms were not typical and that it would probably not help to have it removed. The GI doc would only refer me back to the surgeon. I got no help so I turned to a naturopath. I figured what have I got to loose. I was told that through nutrition it was possible to get my gallbladder functioning again. I was, also, told that I had to follow exactly what was recommended to have success. It took six months of following what the naturopath told me to do, but I have succeeded in getting my gallbladder to begin functioning again. I still have a ways to go to strengthen it, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel now where before I started down this path I had no hope. The doctors wouldn't remove it and they didn't have any suggestions for what I could do. The naturopath said I would have some ups and downs while the gallbladder is still healing but I am willing to wait it out. A naturopath isn't for everyone, but if you are willing to take the time to let your gallbladder heal, you can have success with getting it to function again. There's no guarantees that this will work for everyone but if you have no other options you might try it. Don't do the flush. My naturopath says it's too harsh.

[plymouthellie]

Hi Debb41. What did your naturopathic doctor recommend? I've been working with one and am getting frustrated. My HIDA scan was at 3% but I don't want to just jump into getting my gall bladder removed.