Replied by Rebecca (Newport Beach, Ca) on 06/24/2012
I am NOT pregnant but was diagnosed with gallstones just before Christmas last year. I have had about 6 attacks since then lasting 2-5 hours and they are horrendous.
I have found that 2 things work for me. One is taking about 1 tablespoon of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar in half a glass of water each morning. This has prevented any further attacks.
The other is treatment during an attack. Dissolve 1 tablespon of Epsom Salts in glass of water and drink. The taste is foul but better than the attack lasting for hours and diarrhea will result within hours. A teaspoon of honey gets rid of taste in mouth. I find that pain subsides in about 30-40 mins once the salts open the bile ducts to release the bile.
I no longer eat dairy or red meat and that helps too.
Not sure how safe either of these products are during pregnancy so please check with a doctor.
Replied by Lou (Tyler, Tx) on 09/06/2012
You can also chase the epsom salts with fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice. It kills the taste immediately. Just a half cup will do it.
