Pancreatitis Support Group

Chronic pancreatitis can present as episodes of acute inflammation in a previously injured pancreas, or as chronic damage with persistent pain or malabsorption. Patients with chronic pancreatitis can present with persistent abdominal pain or steatorrhea, as well as severe nausea. Some patients with chronic pancreatitis often look very sick, while others don't appear to be...

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food and sleep

seizeit
seizeit
Does blending food help? and what is a good position to sleep and why does it hurt so much laying down? Thanks all ...
transari
transari
I've never blended food so I'm unsure. I am juicing my veggies and fruit as it's easier for me...so I suppose it couldn't hurt to blend certain foods that are difficult for your system. Try it and let us know how it works out.
Re Sleep: I tend to lay on my left side curled up in a ball or on back with 3 pillows (kinda elevated). Laying flat during a flare is too painful.

Good luck
yeuker
yeuker
Hey! Yes, blending food helps a lot. I eat 2 litres blended daily. Sucks but gets all my fruits, veg, fat and protein into me.

One of the other benefits of blending food is you don't need to spend so much time chewing (seriously).