Vinegar/fruit juice eased gallbladder pain :) (gall bladder, infected, doctor, diet)

[susankate]

Last night, I had a gallbladder attack and was in such pain that I couldn't sleep. So I went on the internet and looked to see if anything would help. One site suggested 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar and a glass of orange juice so I went and tried that and my pain eased almost straight away! I realise that many gallstone sufferers probably already know this remedy but it is news to me so thought I'd share with other fellow ignoramuses

The site also suggested flaxseed tea so I might try that too.

I'm not prepared to have an operation right now as this was my first attack since I was diagnosed 3 months ago (after I had a week long series of attacks). However, if it keeps happening, I will obviosly think about it. I am trying to improve my diet even though I'm not one that has a lot of fat in my diet normally anyway. I did have MacDonalds yesterday (workmate was going there) so that might have been what set it off.


Anyway, I just thought I'd start this thread to let other people with gallstones know how successful the vinegar was at easing the pain.

[Cavaturaccioli]

I'm glad you're feeling better, but the pain is a sure sign you need to see a doctor before your GB gets infected.

[Flamingo13]

OP - you might search the alternative medicine thread and see if this has/is being talked about there

[Miss Hepburn]

Ah, I remember it well...writing my will in my head, calling a friend the
next day saying I think I have liver cancer.

I have done 2 gall bladder cleanses.
Wow, so fun to emulsify those stones then drink olive oil and like a greased water
slide have them shoot out....and find them in the toilet floating.

Never had another problem...that was 18 yrs ago.

Many cleanses online...I personally believe the magnesium sulfate one is too sudden.
(Epsom salts)
Gentle and easy does it is better.

[susankate]

Actually, I work in the medical field and have had an ultrasound. I will keep an eye on things and if it keeps happening, I'll definitely have my gallbladder out. I'm just not rushing into things because, as I said, this attack is the first since a series of attacks 3 months ago and I've never had attacks before those earlier attacks.

I wasn't offering up the vinegar/fruit juice remedy as a cure for gallstones, merely as a way to ease the pain. I had no painkillers in the house so thought I would try the mixture and it actually eased the pain much quicker than any painkiller so I thought others might appreciate knowing that, that was all.