Heartburn/Indigestion/Gallstones?

[shamrock]

Can someone help me? I suffer from heartburn about once a week. I'm on Omeprazole (40mg) daily.

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.

I looked up my symtoms for indigestion and heartburn and found they were rather similar to gallstones.

Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx

 

[shamrock]

Can someone help me? I suffer from heartburn about once a week. I'm on Omeprazole (40mg) daily.

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.

I looked up my symtoms for indigestion and heartburn and found they were rather similar to gallstones.

Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx

 

[shamrock]

Can someone help me? I suffer from heartburn about once a week. I'm on Omeprazole (40mg) daily.

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.

I looked up my symtoms for indigestion and heartburn and found they were rather similar to gallstones.

Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx

 

[shamrock]

Can someone help me? I suffer from heartburn about once a week. I'm on Omeprazole (40mg) daily.

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.

I looked up my symtoms for indigestion and heartburn and found they were rather similar to gallstones.

Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx

 

[shamrock]

Can someone help me? I suffer from heartburn about once a week. I'm on Omeprazole (40mg) daily.

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.

I looked up my symtoms for indigestion and heartburn and found they were rather similar to gallstones.

Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx

 

[lightNlife]

Gall Bladder Issues in Cystic Fibrosis

The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver by a series of ducts. As part of the digestive system, the gallbladder's role is to store bile (a bitter liquid produced by the liver) that will be used to digest food, particularly fat, on its way to the small intestine.

Nearly every cystic fibrosis (CF) patient has or will develop gallbladder problems at some point during his or her lifetime. In people with CF, the gallbladder is abnormally small and fails to function properly due to blockage by thick bile. In many cases, the gallbladder becomes atrophied because of non-use. Gall stones may form when the gall bladder fails to empty properly for long periods of time. In cases where the gall bladder becomes blocked because of gall stones, the risk of pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) increases.

Symptoms that may indicate gallbladder irregularities include:

-abdominal pain in the pit of the stomach

- pain and discomfort when eating

-difficulty taking deep breaths

-vomiting

-pale stools

-dark urine

-abnormal or unusual bloating with indigestion

In order to determine if the gall bladder is functioning properly, or if gall stones are creating a problem, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, or x-rays. One of the most effective ways to see how well the gall bladder is working is by performing a CT scan with contrast. In this type of scan, a special type of dye is injected into the patient's arm. The CT scanner will then take a series of images as the dye moves from the liver to the bile duct, gall bladder, and ultimately, small intestine.

Occasionally the gall bladder will need to be surgically removed. This is often done via laparoscopy, a procedure in which only a few small incisions are made in the abdomen. This type of surgery is relatively simple, typically performed on and outpatient basis. Removal of the gall bladder will not impair digestion. The only difference is that your body will no longer be able to store bile between meals. Once the gall bladder is removed, bile will move directly from the liver to the bile duct and into the small intestine.

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[lightNlife]

Gall Bladder Issues in Cystic Fibrosis

The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver by a series of ducts. As part of the digestive system, the gallbladder's role is to store bile (a bitter liquid produced by the liver) that will be used to digest food, particularly fat, on its way to the small intestine.

Nearly every cystic fibrosis (CF) patient has or will develop gallbladder problems at some point during his or her lifetime. In people with CF, the gallbladder is abnormally small and fails to function properly due to blockage by thick bile. In many cases, the gallbladder becomes atrophied because of non-use. Gall stones may form when the gall bladder fails to empty properly for long periods of time. In cases where the gall bladder becomes blocked because of gall stones, the risk of pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) increases.

Symptoms that may indicate gallbladder irregularities include:

-abdominal pain in the pit of the stomach

- pain and discomfort when eating

-difficulty taking deep breaths

-vomiting

-pale stools

-dark urine

-abnormal or unusual bloating with indigestion

In order to determine if the gall bladder is functioning properly, or if gall stones are creating a problem, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, or x-rays. One of the most effective ways to see how well the gall bladder is working is by performing a CT scan with contrast. In this type of scan, a special type of dye is injected into the patient's arm. The CT scanner will then take a series of images as the dye moves from the liver to the bile duct, gall bladder, and ultimately, small intestine.

Occasionally the gall bladder will need to be surgically removed. This is often done via laparoscopy, a procedure in which only a few small incisions are made in the abdomen. This type of surgery is relatively simple, typically performed on and outpatient basis. Removal of the gall bladder will not impair digestion. The only difference is that your body will no longer be able to store bile between meals. Once the gall bladder is removed, bile will move directly from the liver to the bile duct and into the small intestine.

---

 

[lightNlife]

Gall Bladder Issues in Cystic Fibrosis

The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver by a series of ducts. As part of the digestive system, the gallbladder's role is to store bile (a bitter liquid produced by the liver) that will be used to digest food, particularly fat, on its way to the small intestine.

Nearly every cystic fibrosis (CF) patient has or will develop gallbladder problems at some point during his or her lifetime. In people with CF, the gallbladder is abnormally small and fails to function properly due to blockage by thick bile. In many cases, the gallbladder becomes atrophied because of non-use. Gall stones may form when the gall bladder fails to empty properly for long periods of time. In cases where the gall bladder becomes blocked because of gall stones, the risk of pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) increases.

Symptoms that may indicate gallbladder irregularities include:

-abdominal pain in the pit of the stomach

- pain and discomfort when eating

-difficulty taking deep breaths

-vomiting

-pale stools

-dark urine

-abnormal or unusual bloating with indigestion

In order to determine if the gall bladder is functioning properly, or if gall stones are creating a problem, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, or x-rays. One of the most effective ways to see how well the gall bladder is working is by performing a CT scan with contrast. In this type of scan, a special type of dye is injected into the patient's arm. The CT scanner will then take a series of images as the dye moves from the liver to the bile duct, gall bladder, and ultimately, small intestine.

Occasionally the gall bladder will need to be surgically removed. This is often done via laparoscopy, a procedure in which only a few small incisions are made in the abdomen. This type of surgery is relatively simple, typically performed on and outpatient basis. Removal of the gall bladder will not impair digestion. The only difference is that your body will no longer be able to store bile between meals. Once the gall bladder is removed, bile will move directly from the liver to the bile duct and into the small intestine.

---

 

[lightNlife]

Gall Bladder Issues in Cystic Fibrosis

The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver by a series of ducts. As part of the digestive system, the gallbladder's role is to store bile (a bitter liquid produced by the liver) that will be used to digest food, particularly fat, on its way to the small intestine.

Nearly every cystic fibrosis (CF) patient has or will develop gallbladder problems at some point during his or her lifetime. In people with CF, the gallbladder is abnormally small and fails to function properly due to blockage by thick bile. In many cases, the gallbladder becomes atrophied because of non-use. Gall stones may form when the gall bladder fails to empty properly for long periods of time. In cases where the gall bladder becomes blocked because of gall stones, the risk of pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) increases.

Symptoms that may indicate gallbladder irregularities include:

-abdominal pain in the pit of the stomach

- pain and discomfort when eating

-difficulty taking deep breaths

-vomiting

-pale stools

-dark urine

-abnormal or unusual bloating with indigestion

In order to determine if the gall bladder is functioning properly, or if gall stones are creating a problem, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, or x-rays. One of the most effective ways to see how well the gall bladder is working is by performing a CT scan with contrast. In this type of scan, a special type of dye is injected into the patient's arm. The CT scanner will then take a series of images as the dye moves from the liver to the bile duct, gall bladder, and ultimately, small intestine.

Occasionally the gall bladder will need to be surgically removed. This is often done via laparoscopy, a procedure in which only a few small incisions are made in the abdomen. This type of surgery is relatively simple, typically performed on and outpatient basis. Removal of the gall bladder will not impair digestion. The only difference is that your body will no longer be able to store bile between meals. Once the gall bladder is removed, bile will move directly from the liver to the bile duct and into the small intestine.

---

 

[lightNlife]

Gall Bladder Issues in Cystic Fibrosis

The gall bladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that connects to the liver by a series of ducts. As part of the digestive system, the gallbladder's role is to store bile (a bitter liquid produced by the liver) that will be used to digest food, particularly fat, on its way to the small intestine.

Nearly every cystic fibrosis (CF) patient has or will develop gallbladder problems at some point during his or her lifetime. In people with CF, the gallbladder is abnormally small and fails to function properly due to blockage by thick bile. In many cases, the gallbladder becomes atrophied because of non-use. Gall stones may form when the gall bladder fails to empty properly for long periods of time. In cases where the gall bladder becomes blocked because of gall stones, the risk of pancreatitis (swollen pancreas) increases.

Symptoms that may indicate gallbladder irregularities include:

-abdominal pain in the pit of the stomach

- pain and discomfort when eating

-difficulty taking deep breaths

-vomiting

-pale stools

-dark urine

-abnormal or unusual bloating with indigestion

In order to determine if the gall bladder is functioning properly, or if gall stones are creating a problem, your doctor may order imaging tests, such as an ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, or x-rays. One of the most effective ways to see how well the gall bladder is working is by performing a CT scan with contrast. In this type of scan, a special type of dye is injected into the patient's arm. The CT scanner will then take a series of images as the dye moves from the liver to the bile duct, gall bladder, and ultimately, small intestine.

Occasionally the gall bladder will need to be surgically removed. This is often done via laparoscopy, a procedure in which only a few small incisions are made in the abdomen. This type of surgery is relatively simple, typically performed on and outpatient basis. Removal of the gall bladder will not impair digestion. The only difference is that your body will no longer be able to store bile between meals. Once the gall bladder is removed, bile will move directly from the liver to the bile duct and into the small intestine.

---

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>shamrock</b></i>

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.


Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx</end quote></div>

Definitely sounds like gall bladder issues. Do certain foods set it off? The bloating thing and the description of your pain sounds like it could very well be a gall bladder issue. Call your doc ASAP and get this checked out, or you're going to be in a world of hurt. Trust, me, I've been there.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>shamrock</b></i>

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.


Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx</end quote></div>

Definitely sounds like gall bladder issues. Do certain foods set it off? The bloating thing and the description of your pain sounds like it could very well be a gall bladder issue. Call your doc ASAP and get this checked out, or you're going to be in a world of hurt. Trust, me, I've been there.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>shamrock</b></i>

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.


Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx</end quote></div>

Definitely sounds like gall bladder issues. Do certain foods set it off? The bloating thing and the description of your pain sounds like it could very well be a gall bladder issue. Call your doc ASAP and get this checked out, or you're going to be in a world of hurt. Trust, me, I've been there.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>shamrock</b></i>

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.


Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx</end quote>

Definitely sounds like gall bladder issues. Do certain foods set it off? The bloating thing and the description of your pain sounds like it could very well be a gall bladder issue. Call your doc ASAP and get this checked out, or you're going to be in a world of hurt. Trust, me, I've been there.

 

[lightNlife]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>shamrock</b></i>

Occaisonally I get pains in my back and it seems no matter what way I sit I can't get comfortable. It's not a very tangiable pain and I can't point to where it is, it's like having wind or gas in my lungs!..if that makes sense...

Recently I've also being getting that rounded/pregnant look and it seems to go hand in hand with my heartburn.


Can someone please guide me here?! Can gallstones resolve themselves? Any suggestions/advice? Thanks so much <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> xx</end quote>

Definitely sounds like gall bladder issues. Do certain foods set it off? The bloating thing and the description of your pain sounds like it could very well be a gall bladder issue. Call your doc ASAP and get this checked out, or you're going to be in a world of hurt. Trust, me, I've been there.

 

[shamrock]

Thanks so much for that info!!!!! Gosh, I never knew!! Touchwood, in the past I've been very lucky with digestive issues and only require creon, having never suffered from any sort of blockage. I never used to even get bloated, sometimes "hard" but never rounded until recently.

The back pain feels like a cloud and does hurt more when I breathe in but just like the roundiness it's not always there, so I'm wondering could the stones be passing themselves? I guess that's part of the confusion: that I thought gallstones would require medical intervention.

Sometimes with the roundiness it feels like there's a sand bag at the bottom of my tummy?

Thankfully I don't have any of the other symptoms that were listed in your first reply (urine, vomitting, stools).

The thing is I no longer see a CF team, would a transplant team be able to help me with this?

Thank you SO much for that info again!!

 

[shamrock]

Thanks so much for that info!!!!! Gosh, I never knew!! Touchwood, in the past I've been very lucky with digestive issues and only require creon, having never suffered from any sort of blockage. I never used to even get bloated, sometimes "hard" but never rounded until recently.

The back pain feels like a cloud and does hurt more when I breathe in but just like the roundiness it's not always there, so I'm wondering could the stones be passing themselves? I guess that's part of the confusion: that I thought gallstones would require medical intervention.

Sometimes with the roundiness it feels like there's a sand bag at the bottom of my tummy?

Thankfully I don't have any of the other symptoms that were listed in your first reply (urine, vomitting, stools).

The thing is I no longer see a CF team, would a transplant team be able to help me with this?

Thank you SO much for that info again!!

 

[shamrock]

Thanks so much for that info!!!!! Gosh, I never knew!! Touchwood, in the past I've been very lucky with digestive issues and only require creon, having never suffered from any sort of blockage. I never used to even get bloated, sometimes "hard" but never rounded until recently.

The back pain feels like a cloud and does hurt more when I breathe in but just like the roundiness it's not always there, so I'm wondering could the stones be passing themselves? I guess that's part of the confusion: that I thought gallstones would require medical intervention.

Sometimes with the roundiness it feels like there's a sand bag at the bottom of my tummy?

Thankfully I don't have any of the other symptoms that were listed in your first reply (urine, vomitting, stools).

The thing is I no longer see a CF team, would a transplant team be able to help me with this?

Thank you SO much for that info again!!

 

[shamrock]

Thanks so much for that info!!!!! Gosh, I never knew!! Touchwood, in the past I've been very lucky with digestive issues and only require creon, having never suffered from any sort of blockage. I never used to even get bloated, sometimes "hard" but never rounded until recently.

The back pain feels like a cloud and does hurt more when I breathe in but just like the roundiness it's not always there, so I'm wondering could the stones be passing themselves? I guess that's part of the confusion: that I thought gallstones would require medical intervention.

Sometimes with the roundiness it feels like there's a sand bag at the bottom of my tummy?

Thankfully I don't have any of the other symptoms that were listed in your first reply (urine, vomitting, stools).

The thing is I no longer see a CF team, would a transplant team be able to help me with this?

Thank you SO much for that info again!!

 

[shamrock]

Thanks so much for that info!!!!! Gosh, I never knew!! Touchwood, in the past I've been very lucky with digestive issues and only require creon, having never suffered from any sort of blockage. I never used to even get bloated, sometimes "hard" but never rounded until recently.

The back pain feels like a cloud and does hurt more when I breathe in but just like the roundiness it's not always there, so I'm wondering could the stones be passing themselves? I guess that's part of the confusion: that I thought gallstones would require medical intervention.

Sometimes with the roundiness it feels like there's a sand bag at the bottom of my tummy?

Thankfully I don't have any of the other symptoms that were listed in your first reply (urine, vomitting, stools).

The thing is I no longer see a CF team, would a transplant team be able to help me with this?

Thank you SO much for that info again!!