I have long standing right side niggling pain under right bottom rib anyone else have this!

[juniepoonie]

Right side pain

[Nothingimpossible]

Hi juniepoonie. I use to get pain under right rib that went across to the back and when it reached the back the pain was excruciating for about 5 days. My GP referred me for a ultra scan and that showed I had a small umbilical hernia and small gallstones. My GP then referred me on a 2 week referral to a gastroenterologist who arranged a MRCP. This takes images of gallbladder the ducts the pancreas and liver. This showed I had a diseased gall bladder with a sludge cyst and gallstones. Straight away I was put on list for gallbladder removal. I was lucky and was sent to a private hospital and had the gallbladder removed and at the same time they repaired my hernia all by keyhole. This will be 4 weeks ago this coming Friday. I feel so much healthier, I have had no pain and my acid reflux seems to have gone, although I sometimes take a spoonful of gaviscon advance after my dinner in the evening just in case. I find I can eat anything now what I couldnt eat before. I hope this helps you, if you need to know any more please let me know. Wish you better x

[juniepoonie in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Thankyou for your reply lm so glad your feeling better! I have Mrcp yearly as have cyst in my pancreas an polyp in my gallbladder! Last one in January! Has it affected your bowel movement by having gb removed

[Nothingimpossible in reply to juniepoonie]

I feel very lucky as my bowel movement is fine and normal. After reading about people having diarrhoea I was worried before the op but the consultant told me it was 1 in every so many who have bowel problems (can't remember exactly how many people). I still make sure I eat my veg and fruit. I still only grill or roast food unless it's my friend eggs which I love. I only use olive oil and still eat sourdough bread, but I have eaten white rolls and bread in moderation. 🤞it stays this way. Are you due to have your gallbladder removed? and what will they do about the cyst on the pancreas? xx

[juniepoonie in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Monitor cyst in pancreas an polyp in gallbladder it was said if it grows in gb l can have removed but p was worried how that would affect my bowels🤦‍♀️! D see o pleased your doing well

[Nothingimpossible in reply to juniepoonie]

Thanks Juniepoonie as I said. This is the best I have felt since removal of gb. I do hope they can sort you out and everything goes ok for you. I sometimes wonder if some who had theres removed was eating lots of fatty foods and that's why they have bowel problem. Let me know your outcome please and good luck x

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

Hi how big is your cyst I have one too my gp said I may have had it years and its never bothered me they only found it as had a ct colongraphy for my colon which was fine ..Amy advise i did pay see a gastro doctor he said he felt just to monitor it as I'm.low risk xx

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

Hi I had a ct colonoscopy in Jan as fit test was positive my colon was clear but also found a small cyst in my pancreas I was so scared although only 10 mm I paid to see a gastrologist to get advise after he viewed my ct scan said he felt as no cancer in family no weight issues don't drink alot alcohol or smoke he feels a yearly ct scan is advisable so I felt reassured however I get twinges in my flank and under ribs quite alot I'm thinking it's arthritis but you can't help feeling a bit nervous don't you...xx

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Hi Molly my pancreatic cyst has been checked yearly with mrcp nowon 2 yearly checks as still same size. I always wonder if it's the cyst causing problems l also have the gallbladder polyp so maybe could be that ???? Only found these while doing scans because of ibs

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Also when cyst was lst found on ultra sound scan l was sent to hospital to have a sample taken from it to check it wasn't cancerous they said definitely a cyst but to have it checked with mrcp yearly ! Hope that helps it was 5 mm

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

Hi mine was 5 mm too but wasn't advised to have a biopsy only to come bk in 1 Yr I did pay to go see a gastrientroligist he looked at my xray said as no cancer in family no weight loss or smoking etc he felt it was OK to wait for my next ct..do u have any pain in your upper back and flank I seem to get this dull ache not sure ifconnecyed to constipation or maybe gallstones honestly it's so annoying as u get older your health is paramount isn't it I'm 62 and quite a young fit 62 never had any major health issues till Jan of this year pain in left side low down constant terrible paid for ultrasound found nothing then had ct congraphy..nothing found in my colon but found the cyst in my pancreas....I'm glad your pancreas is OK how was the biopsy was it painful just incase I have to at some point x

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Are you in uk? I had to go to specialist hospital an l insisted l had GA as l have phobia of anything going down my throat! When l got there it was heavy sedation l was so nervous as they go down throat to get to pancreas took sample an said it was fluid from cyst l didn't know anything about it! I was so relieved I was about 62 when it was found lm 65 now an like you very active! I was so scared it was cancer! An the fact it's checked lm happy but this bloody jiggly pain is getting on my nerves now blood in fit test so colonography it's all so scary l pray every night 🙏

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

Hi ..just wanted to say my doctor said its not your kidneys jesnette sometimes we have pains sometimes intense then they just go and cannot be explained at all...she knows I have health anxiety and its strange to say once I've spoken to her and shez reassured me my pains seem to go its so bloody frustrating I don't want to have pain too many folk depend on me so no time to be ill...It was same in Jan Feb this year ..excruciating pains low left side 8 weeks I convinced myself bowel cancer etc honestly I was obsessed as soon as I had a clear coloncraphy ..it went so in my case I think alot to do with my health anxiety..I'm.ashamed to say x

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Hey had my colonography yesterday so don't know any answers yet? I like you have health anxiety! I'm glad your doctor put you at ease lm praying l be ok too! Are you in uk

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

Yes blackpool...hope u are OK I'm sure u will be x

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

We have lots in common Molly both in our 60's both got ibs both got pancreatic cyst both got health anxiety what else lol! Please god it be ok how you today

[MOLLYMILO007 in reply to juniepoonie]

You know I'm fine again it's bloody gone...honestly I feel alot has to do with health anxiety and my gp said pancreatic cyst are quite common ❤

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

Well that's good to know 👍

[juniepoonie in reply to MOLLYMILO007]

What made you think it was yr kidneys?

[3443Ness in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Hi hope you are ok I was just wanting to ask where abouts u got ur pain I am in pain with right side stomach and middle of back it seems to be getting worse any advice would be appreciated

[Nothingimpossible in reply to 3443Ness]

Hi I did have terrific pain right hand side stomach which went to the back which was unbearable for about 5 days that was caused by gallstone getting stuck in ducts. You need a MRCP which shows only the pancreas all bladder ducts and liver. A normal ultra scan does not show all this. My gallbladder has now been removed 4 weeks ago. All the best

[3443Ness in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Thank you for replying I am going to try and see GP today if I can get an appointment I am In constant pain with middle back pain feels like it's near my spine and right stomach pain near ribs. Glad ur starting to feel better

[Nothingimpossible in reply to 3443Ness]

Wish you well let me know how you get on please. If GP wont send you for a MRCP ask to be referred to gastroenterologist.

[3443Ness in reply to Nothingimpossible]

I have got an appointment with the gastroenterologist in October as have had a bad flare up since January but this has been afew months now and getting worse every day

[3443Ness in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Got a GP call back for today will let u know how I get on

[Nothingimpossible in reply to 3443Ness]

That's great news. Good luck and yes please let me know

[Nothingimpossible in reply to 3443Ness]

That should be gall bladder not all bladder ducts 🤭

[MrsG5 in reply to 3443Ness]

Hello, I have just read your post. I have been having upper stomach/ abdomen pain for 5 months now. I also have mid back pain at the same time. I have IBS d which I try to control with imodium ( 20 years). Since the start of this pain in my abdomen I have had blood tests and various poo tests all of which came back clear as did an upper abdominal ultra sound. I have now got an appointment for a gastroscopy and I am so terrified of anything going down my throat I don't think I can go for it. My GP informed the consultant that I would not be able to tolerate it at the time of referal but that appears to have been ignored. I don't know what to do. I can't even speak to my GP for 2 weeks. Have you had a Gastroscopy?

[3443Ness in reply to MrsG5]

Hi yes I have had one years ago the only thing I would suggest is be sedated do not go for the spray that was my mistake and I would never have it with that again but I no people who have been sedated and said it was ok.i have had all the blood test and poo samples aswell but all normal. But I would say go and have it done as that's the only way to make sure everything else is ok I know it's frightening but they r really good with u if u explain how nervous you r hope everything goes ok and let us know how you get on take care

[MrsG5 in reply to 3443Ness]

Thank you for replying to me. I know there is nothing anyone can say to make me feel better. I only booked the appointment yesterday and my stomach has been bad all day.. Anxiety, I know..

[3443Ness in reply to MrsG5]

I was very frightened but I was in hospital and they said I needed it so I did wasn't pleasant but I got through it and the staff was brilliant

[MrsG5 in reply to 3443Ness]

I don't know how my local hospital staff will be.. Just have to hope they will be sympathetic

[3443Ness in reply to MrsG5]

I hope they r but what ever you decide make sure it's right for you. I now I was very frightened but the nurses was very good and was talking to me through procedure if u do go through with it make sure u get sedated as that is the only way I would have another one done. Will be thinking of you ever way let us know how u get on take care

[juniepoonie in reply to MrsG5]

Bless you l feel your anxiety! Once when it was suggested to me l had a barium meal instead

[juniepoonie in reply to MrsG5]

I must be honest if it's been suggested lve said l can't do it l just have the fear like you

[MrsG5 in reply to juniepoonie]

I am very upset today and the appointment is 4 weeks away. I don't know how I am going to cope!

[juniepoonie in reply to MrsG5]

I would call the number on your letter or consultants secretary an explain your concerns! I 100% couldn't do it! I absolutely have such a fear! My son did it without sedation he said it's doable!l would have to be knocked out! Let us know how you get on

[MrsG5 in reply to juniepoonie]

I have already called the consultant's secretary. I asked her to ask if I could have the Barium swallow instead. She told him my fears but he said no!!

[MrsG5 in reply to MrsG5]

I don't want to be left with no investigation at all but I feel I am being forced into this

[juniepoonie in reply to MrsG5]

Did you discuss this with the consultant at your last app with him!

[MrsG5 in reply to juniepoonie]

I have never seen a consultant or even spoken to one

[juniepoonie in reply to MrsG5]

You need to do Whst is right for you

[FRreedman]

Gall bladder infection or possibly Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM). Ask your GP or GI team for a scan to check.

[Eivissa]

I have suffered with pain in my right side on and off since I was a teenager. I have had ultrasound and bloods but all came back ok. The pain comes on several times a day with movement and after eating but if I sit or lie down it will ease off. It can be active for years but will suddenly disappear and I'll get a period of no pain at all!! I believe stress triggers it and based on people's posts here, I believe it is my hepatic flexure. If you do get a diagnosis please post on here as I would be really interested to know. I saw a gastroenterologist and they were useless....told me it was a pain I had to live with!!!!

[Joe3]

Just a thought, but you may wish to consider whether you have hepatic flexure syndrome. I have suffered this for over 11 years. It is a form of IBS that focusses on a flexure (bend) in the large intestine, in the area of the liver, just under the inferior edge of the rib cage, on the right hand side. When my gastroenterologist gave me this diagnosis, he pointed me to academic papers, published after the "Rome 4 symposium on IBS". This was the 4th quadrennial gathering of consultant gastroenterologists who write up their research reports. They are the world's leading gastroenterologists and they meet every 4 years in Rome. If your GP is as good as mine he/she will print out a copy of the "Hepatic Flexure paper" for you. I have searched long and hard for a cure. No joy, sadly. I wish you well.

[juniepoonie in reply to Joe3]

Thanks joe for your reply l wil get this ct an take it from there! It's good to see lm not Ali e in this

[Bobo48]

Yes I had it for years and it turned out to be gallstones. Had gall bladder removed but still sometimes get bad pain in the same place

[juniepoonie in reply to Bobo48]

Hi Bobo thanks for reply l wonder if it's to do with the polyp in my gallbladder l get this ct an update you all

[binks]

I have this on and off. I have costochondritis and the niggling pain on the edge of my right costal margin sometimes makes my stomach ache. It’s hard to differentiate where the pain is coming from.

[juniepoonie]

I've googled it an it seems more chest pain is that same as you? My pain is lower rib right side

[Kimmiejo]

Could be your gallbladder I had that too my was just sludged up. eat the right diet and supplements tincture tea and it will get better low fat diet I forget the tea mixture my holistic doc put me on one item was burdock tea one was Oregon grape root the others I forget. Bu t it was better in a few weeks.

[ScottishDad]

I get a pain on left side often, more a niggle

[juniepoonie]

Hello Scottish dad l hear a lot get left side pain think it's related to bowels

[Toobloated66]

I have had a pain on my left side just under my ribs for years, doctor said it’s nothing! It comes and goes, I put a hot water bottle on it sometimes x

[juniepoonie]

How strange have you had any checks to check it out