in the midst of an attack 
mighty mouse
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I'm currently experiencing a gallbladder attack, and I'm wondering if it could be an opportunity to do a flush. I have flushed twice recently with no results. The last flush was one week ago, and the first was about 15 days prior to that. I just took 2 tsp of Epsom Salt (in capsules) to see if the pain would lessen, but so far it hasn't. That was at least half an hour ago now.
So I'm thinking that since my gallbladder is already contracting, maybe I should drink the olive oil/grapefruit mixture before I go to bed tonight. Does anybody have any thoughts about this?
(I do have one known large gallstone, 2.6cm according to the ultrasound. I have been drinking mucho apple juice for at least a month, and also taking either stone free daily.)
Thanks in advance.
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- Re: in the midst of an attack #37276
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MoreThis is a reply to # 158,431Oh boy, I don't envy you! I've never had an attack, but I hear that they are awful.
Epsom Salts in capsules may be less effective if they dissolve later in the digestive process -- at a minimum, the capsules delay absorbtion, so it may take more than 30 minutes to feel relief. I think that is why the flush recipe tells us to drink it dissolved in water.
What if you dissolved Epsom Salts in apple juice? Could you drink that? Others suggest a long hot Epsom Salt bath to help one feel better.
If you're already in pain, there is nothing to lose in trying a flush. Do you have the fresh grapefruit and good olive oil? Drink it down and hope for the best. Do you have anyone with you, to help you prepare and take care of you tonight?
If your gallbladder is beyond hope and the flush fails to provide any relief, at least you know you tried everyting before submitting to the knife.
Best wishes! Let us know how you fare.
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- Re: in the midst of an attack mighty mouse
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This is a reply to # 158,432Yeah, I had tried drinking the Epsom Salts in water once before when I was having an attack, and it also offered no relief. So I thought why put myself through the terrible taste on top of an attack, if it might not help the pain anyway?
I do have the olive oil, but my grapefruit juice is not fresh. I may try it anyway. I'll see how I feel about drinking it in an hour or so. No one to help me, but I've been through some painful attacks before, and I can get through this one too.
I don't think my gallbladder is beyond hope yet! But my flushes have not produced any results yet, either. Don't know what that means, but I intend to try this at least six times before I consider anything else.
Maybe I'll try that bath now. Thanks for your reply.- Re: in the midst of an attack mle
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This is a reply to # 158,433Warm and comfortable thoughts to you.
Perhaps after your bath, a warm pack on your abdomin would help you sleep. I use an old athletic sock filled with white rice, tied closed. Warm it in the microwave for a few minutes, then place it on the painful area for a soothing warmth.
Perhaps I'm Mg deficient or something -- I don't mind the Epsom Salt water mixture. I am definitely the minority.
Have a nice bath. As it cools, trickle more warm water in, so you can soak in the Epsom Salts for as long as possible.
Emily- Re: in the midst of an attack mighty mouse
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This is a reply to # 158,435Thanks for your thoughts.
Wish I could use a heating pad, but I just moved and I don't know which box it's in. As soon as the laxative effects of the Epsom Salts subside, I'll get in the bath.
Lucky you, being able not to notice the extreme taste of the salts.
- Re: in the midst of an attack mighty mouse
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- Re: in the midst of an attack Glowing_Person_Method
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This is a reply to # 158,433To my understanding it is better to allow your body deal with the attack rather then over-push trauma method that easily delt otherwise.
- Re: in the midst of an attack mle
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- Re: in the midst of an attack mighty mouse
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- Re: in the midst of an attack mighty mouse
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This is a reply to # 158,431As it turns out, I was in too much pain to drink the olive oil/grapefruit mixture. The attack lasted only about 5 or 6 hours, compared to most that I've had, which have lasted 8 to 12 hours.
I decided to do my next flush in a few days. Hopefully this third flush will finally produce some results.- Re: in the midst of an attack Blueduck
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This is a reply to # 158,456A gall bladder attack can be stopped with Epsom Salts . Mix one tablespoon of epsom in a small glass of water. Drink it. If the attack does not stop in half an hour or 45 minutes the Epsom Salts can be repeated. If you take the Epsom Salts the second time expect diarrhea.
I do not know how long it would take a capsule to dissolve and then the epsom salts has to be digested. I would not mess around with a capsule if I was having a painful gall bladder attack.
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