baymule
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Is there nothing else for gallstones besides surgery?
Daydreaming while waiting impatiently!
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There's a prescription med that can dissolve them. It takes a long time though, and usually gallstones present as an emergency
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Yes they do! Now niece is back in the hospital since Monday am, with liver problems. Remember they are all right there in the same place in our body. (I just learned that due to an ultrasound I had a few weeks ago). They are trying to figure out what is wrong with the liver.
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My doctor prescribed the medication. I'm afraid to go to the pharmacy and find out how much it will cost 
Mini Horses
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Good RX
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flowerbug
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oh drats!
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oooo, I wonder if I should learn more before I try the medication. Don't want to take something that won't help!can dissolve some types of them, not all are the same.
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okay, so I think it will work for me. the radiologist says I have "sludge" with is cholesterol-based according to google. My only risk factor is periods of rapid weight loss, which also suggests cholesterol-based stonescan dissolve some types of them, not all are the same.
thanks for mentioning, I learned something new!
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Kids and I spent all day scrubbing and painting a food stand at the fairgrounds. I was able to get out of ordering food, but the rest is on me. And the only person with experience in getting the food stand ready is on vacation this week. oof! I'm feeling some pressure for sure!
