Horrendous pain under ribs folling gall bladder removal

Hello, I just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain. I had my Gallbladder out 6 months ago and have had nothing but problems every since. I have had many ER visits onlt to find nothing (UNTIL NOW)!!!!! My pain started under my rib obviously before having the surgery so it led me to believe that the problem was not just the gallbladder. I spent so much time on the internet and reading medical books...i did my homework! After suffering for far too long I went to the UNMC Center and they kept me for several days and ran a million tests...They even sent in a Psych Doc because at that time they were not finding anything. Finally after several days they came up with a diagnosis (Gastroparesis). Also I have Gilberts syndrome of the liver. Between the two..they were really causing me issues. They don't have alot of treatments for the conditions but I finally had an answer. I had to changemy diet completely but it is well worth it. It is not the easiest thing to diagnose from what I understand so don't give up. I have been pain free for 3 days now and for me that is a miracle. I have not had a pain free day in so long. They did give me meds (alot of the problem is things are not yet FDA approved). The Gastrparesis is a slowing of the digestive tract which can be caused from surgery,a virus or it can be idiopathic...who knows but maybe my information will help you. If you have any questions please feel free to ask and we can talk anytime.

hi i have sphincter of oddi dysfuntion and i use a gnt spray, using prescribed for angina, and it stops the pain within minutes. couldn,t cope without it. Also i cannot tolerate any medication that has codeine in it, it makes pain even worse. Hope this helps.

I've had similar problems ask to be sent for a HIDA scan. I had CT scans, MIR scans, Ultrasounds etc and nothing showed up until the HIDA scan

I had my gall bladder removed laporscopically and had excruciateing pain 3 months latter. A Ct was done prior to surgery and showed stones. I asked the doctor to see his surgical reccord which showed a ct was done during surgery to insure no stones left behind. I asked to see the intra operative ct but was told that is was lost. A GI specialist wanted to do the endoscopic procedure but i did not like the down side of 5% mortality. I chose chinese medicine, herbs and accupunture, and i passed the stone left behind three monthss later. Good luck

My husband had his gallbladder out three years ago and has had problems ever since.  His doctor just keeps telling him that its probably just scare tissue built up because they went thru a muscle.  Right now hes bed ridden and could hardly get out of a chair this afternoon.  Of course he doesn't want to go to urgent care so now he waits until Monday to see a doctor.  I say maybe they left something in him.  His gallbladder fell apart when they took it out.  God only knows if he will get any help to solve the problem after reading all your posts.  I'll let everyone know if  or what they find out. 

I got same thing and it's been going on for 4 yrs. The pain is like being stab with a big knife. It comes and go's. Sometimes for hrs sometimes for days.

I too suffered like you are now. Get back to your doc and ask him if he thinks it could be costochondritis (slipping rib). I had my gall bladder out 3 years ago and still suffer like you do. One thing I found helped me was lying on the side that was giving me pain and stretching your arm out. Hope this helps. You have my sympathy as I now what you are going through. I was given a drug called gabapentin which seems to keep it at bay until I get what I call a flare up. Good Luck

I've definitely had SEVERE pain under my ribs my own after surgery (a month ago). I've learned however, that things as simple as constipation and gas can cause very very sharp pain. (I also lost a severe amount of weight!)
My doctor suggested a daily fiber supplement to help regulate myself again, and gas medicine when necessary. The latter, as silly as it may sound, takes care of all of my pain. Sounds crazy, I know...but has really helped me regain my life. I guess it takes time for your digestive system to get used to missing an organ.