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Q: Extreme cramping on right side
asked by: jbarraclough on June 25th, 2008
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I have a cramp in my side all the time. It is right behind my gallbladder and feels like the same type of cramp you would get as a kid after running too much in P.E. I am in good shape and take a fiber supplement every morning. I have high stomach acidity, so I take Aciphex once a day. Went to the doc and all my tests came back normal including blood tests, ultrasound, and upper endoscopy. Any idea what I am feeling or how to help?

Thanks,

JB
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Dr. Nikola
replied on June 26th, 2008
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What did your doctors suggest after all those negative tests' results?
Did they suggest you to do HIDA scan for checking your gallbladder for any functional disorders?
Do you have any other symptoms beside abdominal cramps?
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jbarraclough
replied on June 26th, 2008
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He did suggest that a HIDA scan could be the next step. Unjfortunately, it's 6 weeks later and he has made no follow up, yet I still have this cramp in my side that will not go away. I have a strong family history of gallbladder removals (dad, grandmother, aunt). If my gallbladder was dysfunctional, would I be getting these types of cramps? I recently stopped taking my fiber supplement for fear that maybe I was getting too much and dehydrating myself or causing a blockage somewhere. Hasn'e seemed to help much as of yet. Just want this pain to go away!
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Dr. Nikola
replied on June 27th, 2008
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Abdominal pain in case of dysfunctional gallbladder is similar to that in case of gallbladder stones. Sharp, intermittent pain that starts right under the right ribcage and spreads to the back reaching the scapula.
It doesn't seem likely to me that fiber supplements can cause such abdominal cramps.
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dbogan43
replied on April 23rd, 2009
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side cramps
i'm having side cramps and they want go away i've already had my gallbladder removed about 12 years ago and i don't know why it want stop
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CHOP
replied on May 16th, 2009
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cramping right side after gallbladder removal
I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago and i still have the same cramping pain around the gallbladder area. sometimes it radiates around to my side. the surgeon told me it was scar tissue rubbing the diaphragm. it is very bothersome and causes me anxiety sometimes as i think it could be something serious.
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starryangel13
replied on July 21st, 2009
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I know how you feel
I am also experiencing sharp pains. It feels like someone put a C clamp on my right side. It hurts front and back. I have already had my gall bladder removed. I have also been diagnosed with endometriosis. But no luck on identifiying or eliminating the side pain.
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annemartin
replied on July 30th, 2009
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I have the same problem. Cramps on my right side. I had my gall bladder taken out years ago. It's that area where I feel the cramps.
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