Gallbladder Attacks in Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause No One Is Talking About
If you’ve ever felt pain under your right rib cage, nausea after eating fats, or bloating that doesn’t make sense, this episode is for you.
In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into one of the most overlooked issues affecting women with Hashimoto’s: gallbladder dysfunction. She shares her personal experience with gallbladder attacks that began in her early 20s, why she refused surgery, and how addressing the true root causes finally resolved her symptoms.
You’ll learn why gallbladder pain isn’t “just a digestion issue” and how poor bile flow, low stomach acid, estrogen dominance, mold exposure, and even parasites can quietly sabotage your thyroid, hormones, and fat metabolism.
If you’ve been told that gallbladder removal is your only option, this episode may completely shift how you understand your symptoms.
This is a must-listen for women with Hashimoto’s who are gluten-free, “doing all the right things,” and still struggling with right-sided rib pain, nausea, bloating, or stubborn inflammation.
What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
- Why gallbladder pain is often missed or misdiagnosed in women with Hashimoto’s
- What the gallbladder actually does, and why removal doesn’t fix the root cause
- The connection between thyroid function, bile flow, and hormone balance
- Common signs of gallbladder dysfunction (like right rib pain, nausea, and bloating)
- How poor bile flow impacts detox, inflammation, and fat metabolism
- Hidden root causes like mold exposure, parasites, and estrogen dominance
- Practical ways to support bile flow and digestion safely
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Episode Highlights:
00:11 Why gallbladder pain is often missed or misdiagnosed in Hashimoto’s
00:37 Dr. Kiberd’s personal gallbladder story (starting at age 21)
01:31 What the gallbladder actually does (and why you need it)
02:49 The thyroid–bile–gallbladder connection explained simply
03:32 Key symptoms to watch for (right rib pain, nausea, floating stools)
05:00 Why gallbladder pain is a signal, not a diagnosis
05:45 Why gallbladder removal often doesn’t fix the real problem
06:20 How poor bile flow impacts hormones, detox, and inflammation
07:10 Root causes surgeons don’t talk about (mold, parasites, estrogen)
08:10 Labs and imaging that can point to gallbladder dysfunction
09:00 How Dr. Kiberd approaches gallbladder issues in her 1:1 practice
10:00 Supporting bile flow, digestion, and fat tolerance safely
10:44 Final takeaways + next steps for Hashimoto’s healing
Links & Resources
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