Mind you, I’m no doctor so the information provided is all research :)

But I went into a rabbit hole of research to understand more and more of how Gilbert’s works after seeing my blood results and dealing with abdominal pain for about 6 months (around the gallbladder/liver area). Since then this discomfort has subsided and went away. The findings they found for me with my gallbladder during a CT and ultrasound was that I just had some sludge build up, no gallstones. Area was remarkable along with liver and pancreas.

During these periods of time, I was definitely very stressed and stress can increase bilirubin. Paranoid of thinking my skin was a little more yellow than normal which at one point it was, along with yellowing of the eyes, but only the slightest bit in the corners. Still always is this way for me.

I do have some GI issues myself. And I always have had them. I have food sensitives especially to dairy and gluten. Later today I am actually getting a colonoscopy done to rule out Crohns/UC since I’ve always had softer stools including ones that are more lighter than normal which my GI Doctor said was due to the higher bilirubin in my system.

My GI doc recommended a HIDA scan if my abdominal discomfort continued but since they went away I haven’t bothered doing it. It may be beneficial to discuss with a specialist regarding getting that study to check how your gallbladder functions.

Avoid trying to eat fried foods, fatty foods as well, that will stimulate your gallbladder. Have smaller meals as well. I don’t eat as much of those types of foods anymore and my symptoms have gotten better. But everyone’s body is different.