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Tests Results are Negative to Remove Gallbladder

Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 3, 2022 | Replies (8)
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@sueinmn

@drlori76 It is frustrating when modern imaging technologies fail to detect what the problem is. What were the findings on the scans? "Negative to remove my gallbladder" doesn't necessarily mean "normal".

My daughter and I had HIDA scans that showed "sluggish" gallbladders, but NO stones or sludge, thus questionable for removal. We both had surgery due to the symptoms, and the pathology findings were chronic severe inflammation. I was fortunate that my primary & the surgeon practice in the same clinic, and she told him to "trust Sue's instincts" so he did the surgery. I no longer have all the symptoms & pain.

What does the doctor suggest as the next step?
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drlori76 | @drlori76 | Nov 18, 2022

I just heard from my GI tonight. She wants me to start low dose Imipramine, it’s supposed to help with GI issues. I guess I’m not going to have surgery. My concern is the pain which Tylenol doesn’t help with.

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lidiana | @lidiana | Nov 19, 2022

@sueinmn I’m so glad that you and your daughter got the care needed. ❤️🙏🏻 I have a sludge as well and lot’s of symptoms I’m fact I’m severely ill now. My CA 19.9 is increasingly high and I have NET rectum history. I’m waiting on HIDA, barium swallow and SIBI on other center. I had been asking for further investigation for the longest… it has been very difficult to advocate for myself lately specially with all my symptoms (on my other discussions).

What should I’ll be looking forward to in this process? I have all the evidence but it’s really hard me to get a comprehensive plan of care.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏻🌼
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