Such a kind and thorough doc I have. He listened to all of my symptoms and then asked a LOT of questions. He felt and pushed all over my abdomen.

He thinks I might have gall stones! So, I will have an ultrasound early next week. He also did bloodwork -- regular stuff (CBC) and a liver panel.

Ya know, I have NOT hurt under my right breast OR in the upper right quadrant OR near my shoulder blade............so, I had NOT even considered gall stones! I just did a search and a questionaire -- and I "fit" about 90% of the symptoms!! Apparently, gall stones can cause temporary gastroparesis, too.

My grandmother had gall stones.......

Doc is NOT sure, of course. Said he wanted to rule this out BEFORE sending me on to a gastro.

I'm really kind of hoping he's right. Gall stones would be MUCH easier to deal with than NO stomach acid OR chronic gastroparesis, RIGHT?!?!?!?!

So, has anybody had gallstones?? Inquiring minds want to know..........