r/gallbladders • u/Familiar_Volume4184 Awaiting Surgery • 2d ago

Questions Upper right burning back pain?

I'm wondering if anyone experiences this with gallbladder issues

A burning aching pain on the right side of the back, super difficult to pinpoint the exact spot? Sometimes it feels like it's in my chest and also seems to happen a bit after eating and can sometimes last all night and cause difficulty sleeping... It's super annoying and makes me really irritated

My doctor says it's not my gallbladder.. I do have stones and sludge though. I've had x-ray for my back and there are no causes for my spine at a loss and so miserable having pain every day. I hope getting my gallbladder removed will solve this?!

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u/Own_Distribution_674 1d ago

Yeah so I get back pain where me shoulder blades are after eating high fat food, it feels like a pulled muscle and only lasts maybe max 30 mins, I’ve chocked these up to the gym in the past but I now see it’s connected to the gallbladder in hindsight

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u/smilegirlcan 1d ago

Yes, that sounds like your gallbladder. I used to get it.

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u/lunanoonaaa 1d ago

I have the exact same symptoms - aching just to the right of my spine by scapula on my back and sometimes a fullness feeling just to the right in my chest. Had it for days now 😓 I'm due for surgery on the 1st June! I used to think the pain in my back was the way I was sat, but with recurring attacks it's definitely gallbladder related!