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...
Hi, I am 21, and was first diagnosed with a severe acute attack 2 years ago when I was 19. I have had ulcerative colitis flare ups, and it tends to coincide with pancreas pain. I have a couple questions, as my doctors are reluctant to call it chronic yet. My lipase is not always elevated past normal levels, but some pain is there. I recently had a severe flare up of my colitis and was hospitalized for a week, just got out 2 days ago. I want to know if anyone else has had these same issues... the lipase can sometimes go from 315 to 86 the next day but I still have pain. I'm currently taking Asacol, viokase 8, and prednisone along with mesalamine enemas for treatment. My pain when I eat is still bad enough to be taking percocet but my lipase levels are "normal". Does this happen with chronic sufferers?
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
For what it is worth, I would be working on healing the pancreas. This means diet, rest, no alcohol, etc. There are also pancreatic supplements that you can take. Go to Myvits.com and look up pancreatitis. They have special blends of herbs and vitamins to support the pancreas and digestive system. It is very depressing to have these unexplained health problems, especially at your young age. I wish you a complete recovery and total health.
"Health is the first wealth"
Roberta