My first episode 25 years ago gave me every symptom under the sun. I was plain sick everywhere. I, too, have a thyroid issue and am on medication for that. As far as the rest of your symptoms, I believe CP can cause any problem anywhere. When your body gets stressed, weaker aspects to your body tend to be affected, too, and they rise to the surface. Over time they should subside but probably not soon. They are not life-threatening and the best thing you can do is not to dwell on them but just consider them part of what you have to bear.

I think your body has gone through so much that other things are going to happen. I was just let out of the hospital last week and I am still sick to my stomach and very weak. Hang in there. If you are still having these symptoms I would call the doctor. Try to find one that only works with this desiase.

Can someone tell me why I still have a upset stomach when it has been 3weeks since the pancreatitis attack

Can someone tell me why I still have a upset stomach when it has been 3weeks since the pancreatitis attack

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I feel better knowing this is normal

I to have the hot flushes real bad. I was wondering if that goes along with everything else. When I see my new doctor I will see what he says. I will let you know

I am also still getting massive hot flushes. I have been diagnosed as "post menopausal" and would expect them to start easing off, but if anything they're getting a lot more extreme, sweat just pouring off me, especially at night. Then the cold sweats (I don't know which is worse to be honest). So this is another symptom of pancreatitis? Arghhhh.

I was diagnosed with Chronic pancreatitis this past December... About a week ago I noticed 2 lumps in my upper arm... After an ultrasound they told me it was inflamed lymph tissue and to take ibprophen. Also for past few weeks Ive been noticing joint pain.. In my hips.. Feet... But especially in my fingers and hands... I alwYs have hD low blood pressure... So not sure about that... It's just frustrating that my doctor knows do little about this stuff... Wish you the best

Hi Lisa thanks for that, I also have had random lumps appearing in my neck and underarms, but unfortunately they have disappeared by the time I get to the Doctor, they come and go reasonably quickly but are quite large when they are there. My knees are especially sore, but I also have pain in my big toe joints, hips, wrists and elbow, although these are no-where near as bad as my knees. I have absolutely no idea what's going on, why this is happening. The joint pains only started after I started taking Creon though, so I'm not sure whether its my pancreatitis causing this, or the enzymes? I also have low blood pressure, its normal for me but I wonder if its contributing to anything. Very confusing and frustrating.

Virgo I too started having joint pain with the Creon. It is really bad some mornings I can barely move the fingers. I am starting to have thyroid swelling and my number is 7.0 doc won't treat until its 9.0 This all started after I had most of my pancreas and all of my spleen removed. I never thought it could be the Creon. I am going to do some research in that and check back. I won't help much because I have to take it but at least I will know. Praying for you all. Have a no pain or at least little pain today.

I was diagnosed in May 2011 with chronic associated with Sjgren's syndrome. Big hospital experts have seen a progression of the pancreas. When I'm in a flare my whole body aches. Joints, muscles, hands and feet feel like being crushed in a vice. Basically fully wiped out. The pancreas is a core engine in the body and when inflamed the whole body pays for it, is what has been presented to me. I can tel when I eat a incorrect diet I'll pay for it. Tons of fluids fresh whole foods no fat or booze and even more fluids usually get me back on track. Moderate exercise yoga to get the engine going again. It is a contant battle and fully feel it effects the whole body.

Thanks for that Gill, I agree about the diet, I pay for it if I get careless or ignore the fact that for the rest of my life I will have to stick to a diet as you described: heaps of fluids, fresh whole foods, no fat, and definitely no booze (not hard as I didn't drink it anyway). It IS a constant battle, and it constantly messes with my head. I have good days and bad days, I get pissed off with my body and don't know what to do with that feeling so I end up getting depressed. That's a constant battle these days also. My whole body is affected, one way or another.
Constant nausea is my most common symptom, along with joint pain.
What gets to me the most though is that this has taken away my hobbies and the things I did to release stress: i.e. gardening and going for very long walks. I'm looking to find something else to do that will reduce my stress/anxiety levels, without having to resort to more meds which will have more side effects. Argh, reading back my post I seem to be just moaning, but honestly its how things are today. Sorry.

It is delineating at times. The depression and frustration is overwhelming. Fear is a constant battle that one flare episode will finally transform into cancer, which is nearly unbeatable. Healthy eating yoga meditation and reduced stress is the plan though very hard to execute on. Take care.

It could be auto immune related. My dr said joint pains etc not related to CP but maybe during an AP attack or if its due to low vitamins. I have had stinging joint pains for years -years before my pancreas started to really act up and the joint pains come in flares too but not when my pancreas is flaring.

Agree with the depression and fear of cancer-it rules me often, dad died of pc and still half the drs dont feel like I have enough evidence for CP

I was diagnosed with pancreatitis by 2 gastro doctors after 2 EUS tests. I was also diagnosed with gallbladder disease and IBS. I had so many imaging tests, blood tests, biopsies, etc. The doctors were guessing. I even cancelled my gallbladder removal op because after reading about the classic symptoms, I realized I did not have any of them!
So, after reading a sentence in the report from one if the EUS tests which said "uncomplicated gastritis", I thought, that might be my problem. My symptoms were, pain and cramps lower left ab, and constant nausea. Only in the morning did I feel OK.

So I started a routine of no or low acid foods/drinks. No coffee, no OJ, limit tomatoes and sauces, etc. Take one PPI (Prilosec or Nexium) a day before dinner. And take one Zinc Carnosine Complex after each meal. Probiotics help too.

So now after 5 months I am cured! I still watch my diet, and take my pills, but that is a small price to pay for feeling normal again.

My original symptoms lasted almost 3 years with no relief. I even had a nerve block in the middle of my ab - which did nothing. I had also tried every kind of drug, from pain killer drugs to sedatives. Nothing worked.

Bottom Line, you may not have pancreatitis. Maybe it is gastritis or something else? BTW: My pancreas showed some abnormalities, but that is normal for an older person and not enough for my severe symptoms. Read your medical reports carefully, and if you do not have them get them from your doctors. You can't depend on doctors for everything. You are with your body 24/7, and they see you for 10 minutes.
Good luck, and keep reading other members responses. There is a lot of good info on this blog.