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My gallbladder hurt for a whole day. Anyone else have this problem?

A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Martin, TN

Has anyone ever tried fasting. I did it for the first time Saturday night. Oh my Lord, I did great until about 1 or
2 am , then I started hurting. I didn't know if it had to do with the lupus or something else at the time.

March 2
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Lisa, pain in the right upper quadrant area can be from the liver or gallbladder. Please see your doctor if it persists or returns.

I think fasting is too great a physiologic stress for us lupies, and it could make us flare. You can discuss it with your doctor, but it's probably best to avoid it.

March 2
A MyLupusTeam Member

I found what I did wrong the first time I fasted. I corrected the problem and fasted two more times and I feel great. I'm on my third fasting now. I'm great, now that I know what I can do

March 13
A MyLupusTeam Member

I agree. I had to stop fasting. I would loose too much weight. Not good. So, now I will fast by giving up something I really like. (my protein cookies). And I substitue it with something else to eat. Fasting is very hard to do. I like substitution. God understands. Hugs

March 12
MyLupusTeam

Are gallbladder pain and fasting related to lupus?

Yes, gallbladder problems can occur with lupus. Some members have experienced gallbladder pain that their doctors later believed was autoimmune-related all along. Lupus can rarely cause inflammation in the gallbladder, even without gallstones, due to your immune system Show Full Answer

Are gallbladder pain and fasting related to lupus?

Yes, gallbladder problems can occur with lupus. Some members have experienced gallbladder pain that their doctors later believed was autoimmune-related all along. Lupus can rarely cause inflammation in the gallbladder, even without gallstones, due to your immune system attacking it.

Gallbladder pain typically shows up as:
- Pain in the upper right abdomen, below the rib cage
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Indigestion

The timing of your pain after fasting could be significant. When you fast and then eat, your gallbladder contracts to release bile for digestion, which can trigger pain if there's inflammation or stones present.

It's important to consult with your healthcare provider about this pain. They can assess whether it's lupus-related, gallbladder disease, or something else through physical examination and possibly imaging tests like ultrasound or CT scans.

One 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 ignore persistent gallbladder pain - it's worth getting checked out to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

March 2

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