My gallbladder was removed in 1994 because of a small stone in the common bile duct. It was at the point in the duct after the pancreas duct joins the common bile duct, therefore also causing panreatitis. Since then I have had gall stones removed by ERCP on two occasions. Both times I became quite ill before the diagnosis warranted ERCP. On the last occasion I had cholangitis. I have been taking urso 300mg twice a day for one month.
Has urso been successful in preventing gallstone formation?
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- 30 May 2010 by leonardgf
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- urso, gallstones, gallbladder disease
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Added 30 May 2010:
I started the URSO about three months after the ERCP in late January where they removed three stones. In general I'm somewhat better than before starting the medication. I can refill the prescription for two more months, I'm not sure what to do after that. My interest is in preventing further stone formation by taking URSO.
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marjorie ...30 May 2010
Yes it can be successful in most situations. It doesn't sound like you are having much luck with it though but sometimes it can take a little while. You should of got some relief by now though if you have been on it for a month. I am having an ERCP with Manometry as well as another procedure for a cancer issue on June 11. The specialist has already warned me there is a possibility that I may get Pancreatitis from this but I have no choice but to take the risk, I have been so sick for so long that Pancreatitis is the least of my worries, I have put in a request in a post on this site for some prayers. Sorry got on the wrong track I'm just scared about my situation too, sorry. Like I said the Urso should of been working after a months time. I would suggest maybe getting a second opinion before you have anymore issues with this. Someone is not getting something done right for you.
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