HELP! REALLY FREAKED OUT - question

[Wheetsin 714]

I've had something similar a handful of times, mostly when I was on Atkins (which would coincide w/ gallbladder considering the high fat content), just once since getting banded. Most of the time it happened at night, either late in the evening (10ish) or after I was already asleep, and it would wake me up. It would hurt enough that I couldn't ignore it, and would last for HOURS. At least 4 - 5 hours. If it woke me up I would just sit in bed, rocking, being in pain because nothing helped.

I considered a gallbladder issue, but for me also had to consider food intolerances. The only thing I could link it to eating was sugar free Reese's. Hubby bought me some and the same night I had the pain. I never thought it was caused by the candy, so the next day I had a few pieces and had the pain the same night. I still didn't link it to the candy, but didn't eat any for a while and had the pain once. Then a few weeks later had a few more pieces of the candy and had the pain that same night. Apparently maltitol and sorbitol can cause extreme pain like this for people who simply can't tolerate it, but I do things with sorbitol all the time (gum, mints...) and have no problems.

But like I said in the last 7 months or so it's only happened once. I probably had it the first time 2 years ago, and maybe 8 times total.

Interesed to follow this thread.

[Malice X Girl 0]

That's interesting to know Wheetsin. Yes I have had no problem with gum or mints or anything either. I haven't found myself unable to tolerate any foods, though I know the last time I had an attack, I had chinese food and I am unsure of what I had the time before last.

[jgandg 0]

Best of luck to you. Let us know how it goes when you see your doctor.