Even more of the mystery is solved!

[LBTC]

I read something today that has made my day!!

Apparently, people with gallbladder disease should not eat (or take) ginger.

Well, some of you may remember the horrible spring I had last year with no real diagnosis, except that I seemed to have narrowed the problem down to a ginger allergy.

Now, as I have some test proving a problem in my gallbladder (one more test tomorrow, then probably surgery), and I'm doing more reading on everything, I finally see this connection and it makes me think that last year was the beginning of the gallbladder problem.

To me, that's the best news I can think of! I LOVE ginger, my favourite drink is chai tea, my favourite food is Thai and my favourite deserts are pumpkin pie and ginger snaps.

I never in my life thought I'd be so happy at the prospect of having an organ removed from my body! At this point, I can hardly wait. Not only do I want the current symptoms to go away....I am so looking forward to eating ginger again!!

Happy riding, everyone!
~T~

[chickwhorips]

see it all works out in the end.

good luck with surgery and happy fast healing.

[Bikingmomof3]

I understand. I was so happy to have mine removed. I could eat foods I loved again. :-) Best wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery.

[emily_in_nc]

Wow, thanks for posting this - who knew? I have a friend with gallstones, and I think she'd mentioned using ginger when she sails on her husband's boat to avoid seasickness. I'll let her know that she either should find a different seasickness remedy or at least check with her doc.

And great that you're getting your gallbladder out so you can go back to enjoying gingery things. I love ginger too! Good luck with your surgery and best wishes for rapid recovery.

Emily

[pyxichick]

Who needs a gallbladder anyway?

Ginger is way more useful.

[LBTC]

Who needs a gallbladder anyway?

Ginger is way more useful.

I couldn't have said it better myself!

~T~
picsie.chick