to feel like something isn't right? 19weeks pg and feeling a bit weird...

[MamaNenwa]

Not sure if this is my maternal 'need to protect' instinct kicking in. Had morning sickness for a few weeks in the beginning. Almost gone completely now. Had a lovely lazy weekend but haven't felt right since yesterday.

Feeling very sick, but not like morning sickness, nor like a bug. Just very nauseous. I also have a headache (I'm well hydrated and don't get headaches - ever!). Feeling quite dizzy, and just want to sit and do nothing. I don't know why but I just have this strong gut instinct that something isn't right.

AIBU to feel like this? AIB silly to want to get checked out with my gp? I rarely go to the docs but just feel... weird!

Thank you @peneleope82 & @Absofrigginlootly !

It seems very irresponsible to just tell you there is a problem, but not what to do about it! I'm not surprised you are worried

Ok, sounds as though all is ok although I’m sure it’s all still very worrying for you. Your bp is actually ok, high for you but still within the limits. Keep an eye on your symptoms and if you feel they change or worsen at all give them a call back. Has your midwife got back in touch? Maybe a chat with her would help? Did they listen to the baby’s heartbeat? Xx

I know bugger all about gall bladders other than those without them should avoid fatty foods. You’re right though, a referral would have been the best course of action.

Have you told DP you’re not feeling well?

Pretty much. They don’t like to do much with your gall bladder even when you’re not pregnant.

If your gallbladder continues to give you problems after you've had your baby you can get a referral to have it out. I had mine out in 2012 and don't have to avoid any foods at all, I can eat anything.

Hope you're feeling better op.

I would've liked for them to listen to the heartbeat considering I have abdominal pain, and I'd have liked a follow up re my potential gallbladder issues, but essentially I'm just really glad it's not preeclampsia.

DP knows and has called me about three zillion times to check I am ok bless his cottons!

Weirdly I don't feel much better and am anxious that something has been missed or that they haven't been thorough. Maybe it's just me. Can't wait to see baby on the scan next week!

Hi OP,
I am sorry to hear of your troubles.

In terms of managing your gallbladder issues, I thought the following may be helpful?

Known triggers for an attack, vary from person to person, however; fats, dairy, caffeine and spices are well known causes.

In my case, I also could not eat any of the above, but also sugar, vegetables and fruit. Made for an interesting few months, as I am vegetarian!

Once mine was removed, I went back to my usual diet

All the best to you x

If it's your gallbladder you'll need to watch your diet as rich and fatty foods can cause an attack.

We have an hereditary problem which affects the gallbladder and I had mine removed in 2002 at the hospital you're at. My son had his removed there last year, if it's your gallbladder and you end up having it removed (which is basically the only way to stop the problem) then hope that you get a surgeon called Mr Cheruvu, he did my son's surgery and he was wonderful.

Incidentally neither of us have had to avoid any kinds of food since losing our gallbladders.

I had problems with my gallbladder during my 1st pregnancy. Make sure they monitor your liver enzyme levels. I ended up quite poorly just before and just after my dd was born. I was jaundice and everything. Keep an eye out for symptoms such as severe pain below the ribs on the right side that radiates round to the back, dark coloured pee and greasy yellow poo. Make sure your midwife is aware. The pain of my gallbladder before I had it taken out was worse than Labour tbh.

Thanks all. Argh, why do I still feel so naff?

It takes time to get over an attack. When I had mine removed I was admitted on the Saturday after going to A&E and was then made nil by mouth for three days to try and get me over it. I was then given a sandwich to eat which brought on another attack which required morphine.

@MadisonAvenue it's really painful isn't it. Tender to touch, feel so nauseous, tired, bloated. Just gross! I'm worried about baby I hope he/she is ok in there..

You were right to trust your instincts and please do go back if you still feel something is not right. I had severe hellp syndrome with only mild symptoms and went in to get checked out as I just felt funny. Not trying to be alarmist but always worth investigating and getting bloods done.

Thank you 40years

I only ever had two gallstone attacks - the first one the pain was so bad I thought I was having a heart attack and my DH called an ambulance. Did a scan, kept me in one night and sent me home.

A few years later I had the same pain but figured the hospital didn’t do anything about it so just stayed at home and took strong painkillers. Big mistake. After five days I literally crawled into my GPs office and she called an ambulance - I had a severe gallbladder infection and pancreatitis.

I would make an appointment to see your GP, tell them the hospital suspected gallstones and ask about pain relief and dietary changes. If you have Pain that lasts longer than 12 hours (the intense pain of gallstone attacks are usually a few hours at most, often less) then get seen. They will operate to remove the gallbladder in pregnancy if it’s an emergency although obviously this is best avoided if humanly possible. Try to control with diet - you might find you have no more issues during pregnancy or actually ever (some people have a few small stones and pain when they pass and that’s it - pregnancy does tend to exacerbate gallbladder issues sadly)

Mama it is, I wouldn't wish it on anyone. We knew our son would end up needing his removed at some point and scans had shown gallstones were present but thankfully they weren't at the point of causing him any problems but his paediatrician at Stafford and Mr Cheruvu both wanted to remove it all before it started to flare up. I'd have hated to see him go through that.

BTW I just saw your post about how quick Stafford A&E were. We've found that and honestly we've never had a problem with the hospital despite it's reputation. The care our then 17 year old son received there last December was wonderful. He was in longer than expected and he was so well looked after, everyone we came across was so attentive to his needs, and ours too as we were the worried parents.

Thanks @TammySwansonTwo - though I'm surprised nothing showed on my bloods if it's gallbladder?

Sorry you had the same pain. It's awful!

I’m sure baby is ok. Could you get an appointment for your midwife to listen to the heartbeat? Just for your own reassurance x

I have tiny gallstones - which counter intuitively are worse than one big bastard - and the pain is awful. However, mine were only found on a scan; all bloods were normal.

I have friends who've had them out no problem, but actually mine have only flared up twice in three years (touch wood) and have been quiet now for nearly two years. And I eat everything! So it doesn't necessarily mean surgery, but it does mean getting it checked.

Keep going back if you're not sure, but i am sure your little one will be fine 🤞🏻

I think it can only be diagnosed via ultrasound - not sure why they didn’t do this? - unless you have an infection already and they could pick up on that

TammySwansonTwo it was more a 'I'm 99% it's your gallbladder but no point in diagnosing now as we can't do anything'

I'd rather know now and at least rule out anything else? Sure there are a few more organs in there! Who knows. As long as baby is ok and not in harms way then I'm happy.

Have only read the last 3 or 4 pages of your thread, but what you're describing sounds a lot like how I felt between 20 and 30 weeks.

I know I get pregnancy induced hypertension but this time I had tummy pain constantly from about 20 weeks. I thought gallstones too. Turns out I needed a prescription for Omeprazole. Sorted the pain immediately. I can't see any reference to reflux in the thread so thought would throw it out there just in case it helps.