About gall stones

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• 1 Matthew Kyle // Jun 11, 2007 at 12:04 pm

  I need to add something here. It is very possible to have something wrong
  with the gallbladder (or liver) and not have it picked up on the scans. While
  the scans will show problems, problems are missed by these types of scans all
  the time. It is classic to have some type of medical test performed, to have
  the result negative, and to then have the medical establishment assume because
  they did not see it that no problem exists. The “arrogant ignorance” of science.
  Jenny’s symptoms are classic of liver/gallbladder dysfunction. This does not
  mean that this is the problem but it must not be discounted on the basis of the
  below tests. The fact that the surgeons will not operate based on the results
  may be a blessing in disguise. Further testing may be in order. However, many
  people have had relief from similar situations by doing liver/gallbladder detox
  and support. It is unlikely that this would be contraindicated. What do the
  doctors think the problem is since all these tests have come out negative?
  -Dave
  Hi Jenny,
  
  I have had ultrasound and Hida Scan, too. Although you probably can’t be 100%
  certain, based on the explanations that I got from my doctor and from the nurse
  & technician who administered the tests, it seems that having both of these
  would pick up any gallbladder problems. Since you’ve had multiple tests, you
  should feel fairly confident that your problem is something else. I don’t have
  any stones, just sludge, and even that was picked up on the ultrasound.
  What is your doctor recommending you do at this point? Have you had other
  tests, such as X-rays, done? Have you considered seeing a chiropractor? They are
  amazingly good at diagnosing and correcting all kinds of problems. I recently
  learned that they can even treat an ear infection simply with an adjustment –
  no antibiotics necessary.
  BTW, I’m curious as to how you got your insurance company to pay for a second
  Hida Scan. When my doctor recommended surgery, I told him that I’d prefer to
  first try to treat the problem myself, and that I’d like to get another Hida
  Scan after 6 months or a year to see if there was any improvement. His response
  was that my insurance company would be unlikely to pay for another Hida Scan.
  Cathy
  Jenny M <jenroy2@…<mailto:jenroy2@…
  I have had a pain on lower right side rib cage and radiates around the
  back. Also, sometimes it radiates up the right side toward my chest. I
  have had it for 18 months. Have had ultra sounds and 2 Hida Scans done
  with negative results. Sometimes I can hardly stand the pain and is
  severely affecting my life. Surgeons won’t agree to operate on the
  gallbladder because nothing is showing up on tests. Can there be
  problems with the gallbladder or gallbladder stones without it showing
  up on utrasounds or hida scans? Can you give me any suggestions on
  where I can go next.Thanks.

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