Hi there. I am a 41-year-old female, not overweight, exercises regularly. I had my gallbladder out seven years ago. Ever since then, my bowels have not been regular and I swing between diarrhea and constipation, more to the constipation side, what my doctor termed as irritable bowel disorder. For five years, I have taken citrucel every day and been relatively regular. I have been watching what I eat and not over-indulging, I don't think. Over the past few weeks, I have had symptoms reminiscient of my gallbladder pain, high on the right side, a feeling of stomach fullness, not being able to eat much at one time, and feeling slightly nauseated when I do eat. I am able to pass gas and bowel movements; however, not very regularly as of late. An ultrasound showed no retained common bile duct stone, as I was hoping. My doctor is going to refer me to a gastro doctor for more tests. I am eating but not enjoying it as I used to. This is very frustrating and I have no idea what this could be and I am tired of feeling sick and not having energy from not eating. My doctor assures me I do not have anything "bad" going on, like cancer, but I am still upset and scared. I used to enjoy working out and walking and I cannot do that now. Trying to take care of my kids, house, husband, and work part-time is also a strain. Any of you out there with similar complaints?
