All scans have come back clear!?

[Critten]

I'm currently having upper right quadrant pain when I bend over and slouch. I've had a ct scan with contrast. Had an ultra sound and Mri. Blood tests fine too.

Also colonoscopy and laroscopy. I'm currently seeing a gastroenterologist privately as I'm not getting to the bottom of the pain. Dr has referred me to have another endoscopy with ultra sound attached. I have drank alchahol for about 20 years and more than the recommended amount. I have informed the Dr about this. He assured me there's nothing sinister going on in my body! My question is do I need a fibroscan or mre or mrcp scan?

Really appreciate any advice given?

Thank you.

[deanw41]

I have had a pain similar to that you describe. Under my right rib. Notice it when I’m driving or slouched over. 14 years,scans ,blood. Nothing. I know it’s my gallbladder. I have raised amylase levels which they can’t find out what’s causing it. Surely there is a link!!

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

Hi Dean, I noticed it too when I'm driving. I thought it was also afyer eating but then realised I'm just sat in the slouched position when eating. Dr said he was going to see if my gall bladder isn't working correctly hence the laroscopy with the ultra sound. Have you had scans ect?

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

Yeah loads!!?? I have a well distended gallbladder!?

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

How did you find out it was distended? Why haven't nt taken it out? The pain I get is like a pin prick and sometime a sharp splitting pain. Occasionally I get it under the right ribs too?

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

Because I have portal hypertension l. It’s too risky.

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

Ultrasound

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

Ah ok, my symptoms have been getting worse.. Feel like I need more investigation.Does anything help the pain or anything triggers it?

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

Anxiety triggers it. I don’t take painkillers because of the liver....

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

Have you been told not to take pain killers. I didn't realise you had a problem with your liver? Or is that portal hypertension?

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

Yes that’s why I’m on here!! haha!! Yes cirrhosis,but it’s not related to that so my consultant says!? I’ve not been told not too,it’s just I try not too!!

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

I didn't realise that Dean with you saying the scans where clear. Thought the liver was too!! Guessing there saying the pain isn't related to chirrosis?

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

I had it before the cirrhosis. It’s not as bad as it used to be,I was in agony years ago!!

[Critten in reply to deanw41]

Wish you well from now on Dean. Take care

[deanw41 in reply to Critten]

And you too!!😊

[Luca17 in reply to deanw41]

Hi you say your amylase levels are high how many times have they been high

[Luca17 in reply to deanw41]

If your amylase and lipase have been high the pain your getting is from your pancreas

[deanw41 in reply to Luca17]

There always high,I have hyperamylaseia. My liptase is normal. My consultant did a break down of the amylase isoenzyme and it’s mainly salavitry, I know it’s my gallbladder bladder

[Critten]

Hi Aineeh have you had any scans bloods ect?

[Amethyst91]

Have you gotten any answers? I have the same pain and 10 year drinking history. My pain is pretty bad to the point I’m holding my right rib cage for pressure. My fibroscan last week was 3.2 kpa and 214 cap so my drs say I gone but I have red palms and itchy skin too. Idk what to believe.

[Critten in reply to Amethyst91]

It's looking more likely my pancreas as my symptoms point to chronic pancreatitis. Worse after eating drinking and exercise.

[Amethyst91 in reply to Critten]

But you mentioned URQ pains? I thought pancreatitis was the left.

[Positive001 in reply to Amethyst91]

The side of pancreatitis abdominal pain is non specific. It can radiate to the back, cause sweating, nausea and or vomitting.

[Critten in reply to Positive001]

I think I may have chronic pancreatitis!!

[Positive001 in reply to Critten]

Then you should be in hospital

[Critten in reply to Positive001]

They would only admit me if I was having an acute attack which I haven't had. I'm back to see a gastroenterologist on the 11th Jan for a second opinion!!

[Positive001 in reply to Critten]

Best of luck 🤞

[Critten in reply to Positive001]

Thank you.

[Critten in reply to Amethyst91]

It can be either side from what I have read!!

[Critten in reply to Amethyst91]

I have now started with pain either side! In the centre of my chest too.

[Amethyst91]

My friend has pancreatitis and his pain sees nothing like mine. He always describes his as I the left and he can feel it in the front under the left rib cage. He also gets very nauseous and can’t eat or drink anything. Have you checked pancreatic enzymes?