Sickness

I mentioned a few days ago that I have been diagnosed with gall stones. This did not come as a huge shock, I have suspected it for some time, but the pain had started to effect my day to day life, well keeping me awake at night, so I finally went to the doctor with my suspicions.


I should explain that this has been a rather lengthy process which started about seven or eight years ago. I had bronchitis and after I got better, I had a pain in my right side. So I went to the doctor who suspected a pulled muscle and said if it isn't better in a few weeks, come back. Anyway, in a few weeks I went back as it wasn't better and a suspected broken rib was discussed. I had x-rays, a bone density scan, blood tests and nothing was discovered. It was then suggested that it might be nerve damage, and then there was not a huge amount that could be done.


Over the years I still had pain and I also went through a period of feeling sick, being sick, and the fact that my side was always tender. Anyway, over the last few months, the pain has steadily got worse and I thought it might be an idea if I went back to the doctor. I had discussed the symptoms with my mother (who has had gall stones) and she suggested the diagnosis. I suggested this to the doctor, who was skeptical.............I didn't have pain in the right places apparently, but he sent me for an ultra sound which confirmed that yes, I do have gall stones.


So now I have got to have surgery, so I have to wait, but I have to say, the symptoms are getting worse. When I eat, I have pain afterwards, I feel bloated and the pain is almost constant. And if this was not all enough....................I NOW HAVE A COLD!!!