 [ Symptoms ] i have had three kidney infections in the past three months should i be concerned  each time i have been prescribed cipro for my antibiotic also i asked about the possibility of kidney stones and i was told they do not typically cause infections [ Disease ] i am not sure from your question if you have been diagnosed with gallbladder disease or if you are self diagnosing it is important to know gallstones can be very painful if stones accumulate or block the bile duct surgery must be performed to remove the gallbladder it is possible to live a long happy life without your gallbladder if you only suspect your pain is due to problems with your gallbladder you should get a physical examination to rule out other possible causes of the pain many conditions can mimic the pain of gallstones so it is important to get an accurate diagnosis if your skin begins to turn yellowish you should seek emergency medical treatment as this can be a sign of a bile duct blockage i am sorry you are experiencing pain in your abdomen that is never fun wishing you well