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What should you do about a suspected gallbladder attack with lupus?

I'm sorry you're going through this - gallbladder attacks can be incredibly painful and sleeping upright is miserable. Given your complex medical history with lupus, strokes, and PE, it's really important to see your healthcare provider soon for proper Show Full Answer

What should you do about a suspected gallbladder attack with lupus?

I'm sorry you're going through this - gallbladder attacks can be incredibly painful and sleeping upright is miserable. Given your complex medical history with lupus, strokes, and PE, it's really important to see your healthcare provider soon for proper evaluation.

Gallbladder problems can occur with lupus, sometimes even causing inflammation without gallstones. Your symptoms need to be assessed by your doctor, who may order imaging tests like ultrasound or CT scans and blood work to check for inflammation and other indicators.

Common gallbladder attack symptoms include:
* Pain in the upper right abdomen, below the rib cage
* Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
* Indigestion

In the meantime, some things that might help:
* Avoid fatty foods, which can trigger gallbladder pain
* Eat smaller, more frequent meals
* Stay hydrated
* Continue sleeping in whatever position is most comfortable

A MyLupusTeam member shared: "Over many years, my gallbladder would give me severe pain, but they couldn't find stones. Eventually, my gallbladder became infected and had to be removed. After I was diagnosed with lupus, my doctors believed my problems were autoimmune all along."

Don't wait too long to get checked out - if symptoms worsen or you develop fever, that warrants immediate medical attention.

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