Help! I've been feeling pretty sorry for myself over the last 4/5 months...
I thought I had another stomach ulcer caused by dieting (3 stone lost) and stress. Then my father took his own life last month which made my symptoms even worse.
I have seen 5 doctors who wouldn't take me seriously when I suggested gallstones. I finally had no choice but to go to a&e on Tuesday because of the pain. I have never felt anything like it.
I had X-rays, bloods and ultrasounds. The diagnoses confirmed gallstones (now awaiting removal), faecal impaction and something isn't right with my liver but need additional bloods to clarify.
The faecal impaction which surprised me as I assumed I was fairly regular. It was actually shocking to see it (literally in black and white in front of me). Since then, I have no been able to go to the toilet to pass anything. I've drunk gallons of water as apparently this can help? They've given me Laxido to try and clear the blockage, but no luck yet. I'm so bloated and uncomfortable.
I'm on two different antibiotics for an inflamed gallbladder and Cocodomol for pain (which I am limiting because of the faecal impaction).
It's my birthday tomorrow and I feel rubbish. I really need some good home remedies to try and sort myself out. Has anyone got any experience with the above? I'm at my wits end now.
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Gallstones / faecal impaction / generally feeling rubbish
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torthecatlady · 26/09/2019 22:11
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