42, not overweight, moderate drinker. Had what I thought was indigestion or perhaps a food intolerance on and off for a couple of months. Noticed my bra strap area seemed to ache but put it down to sitting at my desk too long/posture.
This would flare up and then although never quite go, calm down. Two weeks ago the flare up was really bad. Excruciating pain in my side, right side felt like under my ribs. Radiating right up to my neck.
This felt like a heart attack as I had just eaten and the food didn’t seem to sit well at all.
I became cold clammy heart racing etc.
111 said sounds like gallstones so the dr said he would refer me for a scan. The next day I felt so unwell faint and wretched pain still gnawing away - it felt like something inside me was about to pop.
Went to a&e and they did a urine test bloods and ecg. All fine in all the tests however very slightly raised birilium (sp). No jaundice and apparently at a raised level but not enough for them to scan there and then. He did suggest that that particular raise may indicate gallbladder issues.
I almost got a ticking off for not being in ‘enough’ pain. Sent in my way to take paracetamol and some Rennies!!
When I was waiting for the blood results I was certain they would be dreadful as I felt so dreadful but apparently not.
Now I will wait for a scan date but honestly I’m still feeling unwell, weak and just want to be well.
Is this how the normal process works. I just want to feel well I feel completely wiped out. People are even telling me I don’t look well. Could be months couldn’t it?
What food I can manage is super basic no fatty foods no alcohol only herbal teas. Anything more I can do? This is miserable 😖