back pain after gall bladder removal

Guest over a year ago

Were you ever able to figure out what was wrong? I am two weeks out from my gallbladder surgery and also started having the terrible back pain about 2-3 nights ago. Any suggestions?

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Guest over a year ago

How are you doing with your pain? Did they remove the stone in your bile duvy

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Guest over a year ago

I was wondering if you got answers. My pain is exactly like yours. Worse when I lay down. But I am having blood pressure issues now that I have NEVER HAD before. I wake up and its 198 / 143 and my heart rate is 140. CRAZY....

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Guest over a year ago

You are going through the exact same thing that I am experiencing. To the T. I have been back to the
doctor on Thursday and Friday of this week. They gave me more pain meds and said it is skeletal muscular pain. Take anti-inflammatory medication. Baloney. My surgery was done Jan. 12th. Friday
was 2 weeks ago. I have more pain now than I ever did with my gallbladder before it was removed.
I don't believe that it is the gas that was used. I have had major exploratory incisions and they never
caused this much pain and discomfort. My right side is swollen. One fellow told me that six weeks
after his gallbladder removal he had to go back in surgery. Big exploratory incision and they had to remove a gallstone from his pancreas duct. He suffered for 5 months. Even my kidneys had sharp
pains in them upon urination for 2 days after the surgery. My doctors have no idea why?

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Guest over a year ago

You are by no means crazy. I have had 4 laparotomy surgeries and have never had this much pain
and discomfort. I have had 3 laprascopic surgeries and everyone of them has been a stinking nightmare. Smaller incisions does not necessarily mean its better. Its better for the stinking insurance
companies. You knew what to expect from the old surgery methods. In my opinion your stomach
hurts just as bad on the inside. The incision is the only thing that is not as painful. But internally is just
pure misery. The laprascopic surgeries hurt the worse.

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Guest over a year ago

Some people have a gallbladder duct one extra one that goes to the back of the liver. Many times it
is missed and has a gallstone in it. And I know a fellow who said he had pain for 5 months. Gallstone
was in his pancreas duct and he had to go back into surgery. He is fine now.

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Guest over a year ago

I had my gallbladder removed after a car accident and a stent put in my pancreas. The surgeries were done back to back and I was treated like a piece of meat. I can not drink milk, I can barely eat without diarrhea, in fact even without milk I have constant diarrhea. Now a year after the surgery, and fairly regular pain, under my ribs front and back, on my right side is seriously painful. Trying to get a doctor's appointment now.

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Guest over a year ago

hai, wish to know how are you now? is the pain still exist??

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Guest over a year ago

I had gallbladder removed in December 2017. Had severe back pain (by right shoulder blade) for a few weeks - gas?? went away. Back pain started again in February and will not go away. Surgeon doesn't know why; gastronologist trying all kinds of tests - going for MRI of abdomen Friday. I wish I had never had the gallbladder surgery. Worst pain ever!

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Guest over a year ago

I had my GB removed 2 years ago, it feels like I still have my GB went back to the specialist he didn’t want to hear it, he was kinda nasty yes I took your GB out, but the incision on my stomach are still purple and sore when I sit differently at times, and my back has the strangest feeling with sharp pain throughout my right side of my back! Having CT next week it’s getting old! There is something wrong I feel it! I’m glad I’m not the only one! So the specialist told me I need a spine doctor, I’m like said fine but the if it leads back to you I’ll be back! Maybe w a lawyer!!

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Levar85 over a year ago

It's understandable that you're concerned about the persistent symptoms you're experiencing after your gallbladder removal surgery. While it's normal to have some discomfort during the recovery period, the fact that you still feel like you have your gallbladder and experience soreness in the incision area after two years may be worth investigating further.

The purple color and soreness around the incision site could be related to the healing process or potential scarring.

The sharp pain throughout the right side of your back could have various causes, including musculoskeletal issues, nerve impingement, or referred pain from the abdomen. It's good that you have a CT scan scheduled, as it can help identify any potential issues in the area.

If your current specialist suggested seeing a spine doctor, it might be beneficial to follow their recommendation. A spine specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon or a neurosurgeon, can evaluate your back pain and determine if it's related to your spine or any other underlying conditions.

Good luck!

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