Reflux or gallbladder ?

[Runwayqueen]

I'm on omoprozole (sp) for what my gp has suggested is reflux. I thought I had got the reflux under control but in the last four weeks I've had 3 bouts of severe pain. It's much more intense than the pain I've associated with the reflux, and it happens regardless of taking the omoprozole. A colleague has suggested possible gallbladder issue, as the pain is so much more intense, and along with the severe bouts I've also been in discomfort with although much more mildly. Pain is accompanied by vomiting.

Anybody had anything similar?

[Runwayqueen]

Gallstones confirmed today.

[Amani]

Next steps?

[Runwayqueen]

Bloodwork is being done next week and once that is back my gp will refer me to the hospital for surgery. In the meantime it's continuing with diet control and pain management during an attack.

As strange as seems to say this, I'm chuffed its gallstones as its controllable and resolvable (mad I know)

[Montybojangles]

Have you been tested for H pylori infection?

[Runwayqueen]

Eeeek I don't even know what that is

[SailorVie]

Shotgun - what was the dietary advice you came across?

[Runwayqueen]

I've had the standard advise, but a few good friends suggested I started to use coconut oil instead of olive, and so far no problems on the days I've used it, but also wouldn't mind hearing shotguns thoughts

[Montybojangles]

www.mayoclinic.com/health/h-pylori/DS00958/DSECTION=symptoms

It's a bacteria that is linked to gastric problems.

[Montybojangles]

Glad you know it's gall stones

[Runwayqueen]

Thank you. Now for the waiting game. Does anyone know roughly how long the waiting list is? I've had 3 and 18 months suggested