Dizziness, weakness, exhaustion. Have ulcerative colitis. Normal blood work. History of pancreatitis
Patient: Ever sense tuesday i have been extremly dizzy/weak and exhausted. I have ulcerative colitis and i had blood work done to see about anemia which came back normal. I had pancreatitis back in june 2012 from a gall stone passing and i never had my gall bladder removed and today i started experiencing pain in my left side under my rib cage. in your opinion could this have anything to do with my gall bladder or any ideas as to what is happening with me? Doctor: Hello, Marybeth6207, I am glad that you had your blood count checked to see if you were anemic. You state that you have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and you should be on some medication to main tain remission. I hope that you are not on cortisone . It should be some other drugs like Mesalamine or 6-MP (Azathiprine) etc. The reason I mention the cortisone is , it can have lot of side effects including elevating your blood sugar, making your bone brittle causing fractures, cause cataract and kidney problems. Can also cause muscle weakness from loss of potassium. I want you to get a blood test , a complete metabolic panel of tests that include electrolytes, kidney tests and liver tests. You mention that you had gallstone pancreatitis. After the pancreas inflammation subsides, you should have your gallbladder removed. This can now be done safely through laparoscope and recovery is fast and usually, same day surgery and home. I wish you well.