Hi. I too had many tests done, scans, bloodwork, scopes, etc. I lived basically day to day, each day waking up and hoping that it would be better than the day before. The worry caused me to be exhausted and really, exacerbated the situation. The symptoms for me started with a constant sore stomach and bloatedness. Eventually, it became very intense. I was not a "heavy drinker", but somehow along the way, the doctors thought I was a binge drinker. So I had to give up drinking totally. At the worst, the pain was severe (8 out of 10 typically, but sometimes a 10) but I still managed to get to work. The intense pain lasted for months. I went to the ER on several occasions. The pain has subsided. But till this day, I still deal with the worry and anxiety because I never want to feel that bad again.

Thank you Terry! I appreciate your response

Mine started with being nauseated everyday and when I ate I would have severe diarrhea very painful, my stomach was very bloated along with horrific pain in stomach and pain. I was diagnosis with chronic pancreatitis I take creon enzyme to breakdown my food but the pain is a 10 everyday I never a been a drinker maybe a drink once a year if that so we don't know what the caused me to have CP.

June 2016, I had suffered a severe acute necrotizing pancreatitis attack along with pneumonia, a pseudo- cyst, and a pulmonary embolism. The cause was very high triglycerides, 9,000 to be exact. My symptoms for the 3 months before it happened was this bloated feeling.. which gradually got worse. The left side of my rib cage would sting on and off, and it felt like someone had shoved a sharp twig underneath it there. It felt like how you feel after eating a thanksgiving dinner, non stop. I took gas x extra strength, and nothing relieved the discomfort. My back pain also gradually got worse. It was like being crushed between two slabs of heavy rock. From what I remember.. I was given morphine every 2 hours for about 2 weeks straight. I can't ever drink again, and now take atorvastatin, fenofibrate, and baby aspirin to keep things in check.

So, I’ve been having these crazy symptoms that have led to me going to doctors all the time, and I’m interested to see what an endocrinologist will find? I have The strangest symptoms and they come from nowhere... I’ll be sitting on my couch and my heart starts racing, my anxiety goes way up, and I get So hot I could Pass out. I am Losing weight rapidly, have very short menstrual cycles, chest pain, tooth pain, extreme fatigue, nausea sometimes.... and confusion when I have The “attacks”... The TSH test for my thyroid came back in a normal range, I’m depressed and my hormones are just completely out of whack. I eat an organic diet , and very low fat already... I feel Like I’m going to die from this before they find out what’s going on. Are there any specific questions I should Be asking a doctor? Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you guys?

And Sammie79, I’m so sorry this is happening to you.. Not knowing what’s going on with your body is scary!

Sammie79, I have been dealing with CP for the last 6-7 years. I have been stable for the last 5 i.e. I havent had any attacks. Right now, I live a normal life but avoid junk foods and alcohol almost at all costs. My case was initially diagnosed as idiopathic, The doctor said it was probably due to a basketball injury on the abdominal area. The pain started within 48hours, accompanied with nausea and inability to ingest almost anything. It took some time for diagnosis but the pain was intense for 4-5 days even with the painkillers. amylase, lipase levels were way above normal. I was hospitalised for a fortnight out of which for 10 days, I was only allowed IV liquids.

I had two attacks after that. But the key to manage this disease is to find what food your body can take and be determined not to allow the disease to return. Remain free from stress, anxiety as far as possible.

Hello.I've had acute pancreatitis for over 10 years. I had several attacks and ended up in the hospital. The only thing doctors can do is relieve pain and wait for bowel movement. In my experience I discovered that pancreatitis is triggered by only one thing. This thing is not alcohol or greasy foods. It is RED MEAT. Beef.
Quit red meat altogether. Also take meds to keep you triglycerides and cholesterol low. I eat any kind of pork products, chicken, turkey or whatever but no beef, lamb bison or any kind of red meat. if you decide to eat sausage look on the back of the package - no beef. Pepperoni or the sausage on pizza contains beef and they're extremely high in fat. I don;t even eat jerky anymore. I haven't had an attack ever since. I hope this helps some people.

yes, PixiPowell, that sounds a lot like me as well... I've been searching for a very long time to find out so many of my issues..the stabbing side pain, back pain, teeth breaking and infections...sometimes unable to digest food and sending undigested toxic foods either end the body feels is best..craving nothing but protein and grains..unable to digest fats..but only sometimes....

it started for me just one day no longer making solid stools...no matter what I could manage to keep down...but looking back...it goes further for me...I've always been a picky eater sometimes throwing up undigested food hours after eating. I've been to the ER complaining of side pain...had ultrasounds and doctors telling me either it's PMS (which the menstrual cycle does make things hurt more during certain parts of the cycle) or been treated like I just want drugs..which make me sick anyway.

For me, chamomile tea every night is a must and other herbal teas as well throughout the day. sometimes I can digest fats, sometimes I can digest raw leafy veggies, I never eat pork..but sometimes grass fed beef is a must, sometimes organic chicken....and sometimes not...I can eat one thing one day and feel good, and eat it the next day and feel horrible pain and have intestinal issues and pain. I read that MCT oil does not require the pancreas to be digested.. and it does feel nice in my body..my poor brain appreciates me giving it fats to stay healthy...such a tricky balance the pancreas plays...

Listen to Your Body. best advice anyone can give...