Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Lynn, Can stress effect the Pancreas? I know it effects my Crohns Disease for sure. Yes, I have been very stressed the last 2 days. Maybe that was all it was. Thanks for your opinion, I appreciate it. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Lynn, I've had " tummy aches " before but they were nothing like the pain I had when the Pancreatitis reared it ugly head. Last night it felt like the Pancreas, but like you said, some of the symptoms can be the same. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 I too am affected adversely by stress. I was told by my doctor that this is a natural occurrence. Stress will exacerbate any situation. If you have a headache and you get stressed, your headache will get worse. The same goes for pancreatitis. Anyone else has heard something similar? I hate to have to rely on what doctor's tell me (smile). Andre' P.S. This is an extremely bad day. Sometimes I feel as if I can't take any more of this pain and vomiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 karyn and some of the other experts probably know better than me...but i know when i get stressed out i get abdominal pain and some of the same symptoms as the pancreatitis???...i assumed it was my pancreas??? what do you guys think??? maybe we should all sign up for some cyber-yoga!!! LOL Lynn :0) Spodieodie12@... wrote: From: Spodieodie12@... Lynn, Can stress effect the Pancreas? I know it effects my Crohns Disease for sure. Yes, I have been very stressed the last 2 days. Maybe that was all it was. Thanks for your opinion, I appreciate it. Jody --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Andre', I am sorry to hear you are having a bad day. I can't say I know how you feel, at least not in a chronic way. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I get another blood test on Monday and will find out Wednesday what my doc is going to do about my " Acute Pancreatitis. " Take care, Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Lynn, The blood test is to check the Amalase and Lipase levels in your Pancreas. My Amalase level was normal last time and my Lipase was still at 555. The Lipase should be at a max of 286. I guess that tells the doc how bad it is. I am not sure because if I'm not having bad symptoms then why would it matter what the blood level is? Now I'm confused. I have been getting blood tests about every 1 1/2 weeks for the last 7 weeks. Apparently I will continue to get them periodically until they are in the normal range. I'll find out Wednesday, unless someone else can answer you first. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Lynn, I think they are talking about a serum amylase and serum lipase tests. It is a simple blood workup, nothing to worry about. Whenever you are having an attack, those two " things " elevate. That's as much as I KNOW About this. Anyone else wish to add or correct? Andre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 1/8/00 7:12:32 PM Pacific Standard Time, ACastenell@... writes: << I think they are talking about a serum amylase and serum lipase tests. It is a simple blood workup, nothing to worry about. Whenever you are having an attack, those two " things " elevate. >> Yes, that is what it is. I can never remember the exact words at the right time. Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 Hi jody, what kind of blood test?? they never said anything about tests to me just to come back when i have another attack??? how often do you go?? Spodieodie12@... wrote: From: Spodieodie12@... Andre', I am sorry to hear you are having a bad day. I can't say I know how you feel, at least not in a chronic way. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I get another blood test on Monday and will find out Wednesday what my doc is going to do about my " Acute Pancreatitis. " Take care, Jody --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 In a message dated 1/8/00 12:20:16 PM Central Standard Time, gr8mommie@... writes: << karyn and some of the other experts probably know better than me...but i know when i get stressed out i get abdominal pain and some of the same symptoms as the pancreatitis???...i assumed it was my pancreas??? what do you guys think??? maybe we should all sign up for some cyber-yoga!!! LOL Lynn :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 i would be curious to know, jody...like i said they never said anything about doing bloodwork until i had another attack...and then i was to go to the nearest ER and tell them i wanted to have my amalase and lipase checked, as well as liver function and triglycerides....anybody have any ideas??? should i be getting checked regularly??? does everyone get theirs checked periodically?? mine was still elevated several days after my last ERCP which triggered a horrible attack!! Spodieodie12@... wrote: From: Spodieodie12@... Lynn, The blood test is to check the Amalase and Lipase levels in your Pancreas. My Amalase level was normal last time and my Lipase was still at 555. The Lipase should be at a max of 286. I guess that tells the doc how bad it is. I am not sure because if I'm not having bad symptoms then why would it matter what the blood level is? Now I'm confused. I have been getting blood tests about every 1 1/2 weeks for the last 7 weeks. Apparently I will continue to get them periodically until they are in the normal range. I'll find out Wednesday, unless someone else can answer you first. Jody --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2000 Report Share Posted January 8, 2000 i wonder if it makes a difference if these are elevated as long as you aren't having an " attack " ??? ACastenell@... wrote: From: ACastenell@... Lynn, I think they are talking about a serum amylase and serum lipase tests. It is a simple blood workup, nothing to worry about. Whenever you are having an attack, those two " things " elevate. That's as much as I KNOW About this. Anyone else wish to add or correct? Andre' --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 Lynn, Once a month my doctor takes blood to do a serum workup including checking my Amylase and lipase levels. Andre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 karyn, your responses aren't coming thru??? just the previous messages from us...Lynn :-) KarynWms@... wrote: From: KarynWms@... In a message dated 1/8/00 12:20:16 PM Central Standard Time, gr8mommie@... writes: << karyn and some of the other experts probably know better than me...but i know when i get stressed out i get abdominal pain and some of the same symptoms as the pancreatitis???...i assumed it was my pancreas??? what do you guys think??? maybe we should all sign up for some cyber-yoga!!! LOL Lynn :0) --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 i'm going to call my dr. monday. i didn't realize that youcould feel ok (not having an attack) and the levels be high...that can't be good!!! Lynn :0) ACastenell@... wrote: From: ACastenell@... Lynn, Once a month my doctor takes blood to do a serum workup including checking my Amylase and lipase levels. Andre' --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2000 Report Share Posted January 9, 2000 You know, my doc almost never checks my blood levels. I wonder why that is? I guess I shouldn't wonder. I'm actually feeling human again for the longest span (not counting two days last week) since all this started in June '99.... Hope everyone is having a good, painfree day! I have to go put up 50+ square bales of hay for those ungrateful horses for whom I slave... Yesterday, we put up 10 4'x4' round bales (500lbs? ...very heavy anyway), but at least the tractor did most of the work. I'll probably feel like crap later tonight... *sigh* LOL! ACastenell@... wrote: > > From: ACastenell@... > > Lynn, > > Once a month my doctor takes blood to do a serum workup including > checking my > Amylase and lipase levels. > > Andre' > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2000 Report Share Posted January 10, 2000 Yes!!! I find that when I get stressed out, it takes me a long time to recuperate. I used to fly off the handle some times and now it seems if I get angry (frustrated or stressed out) I have no energy to be REALLY mad. It's like I need a nap, if I get upset about something! ha ha ha (kind of bizarre! Does anyone else experience this) >From: KarynWms@... >Reply-To: pancreatitisonelist >To: pancreatitisonelist >Subject: Re: Stress >Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2000 01:37:49 EST > >From: KarynWms@... > >In a message dated 1/8/00 12:20:16 PM Central Standard Time, >gr8mommie@... writes: > ><< karyn and some of the other experts probably know better than me...but i >know when i get stressed out i get abdominal pain and some of the same >symptoms as the pancreatitis???...i assumed it was my pancreas??? what do >you guys think??? maybe we should all sign up for some cyber-yoga!!! LOL >Lynn :0) > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 , The same for me. When I get really angry or upset, my pain really jumps up and intensifies. In most cases, once I have calmed down somewhat, and the pain somewhat subsides, I usually will have to take a nap. This is extremely difficult while at work (smile). Andre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 Hi all, I believe that 50% or at least a large quantity of my pain is due to my stress. And vice versa. When I hurt I get irritable, when I get irritable my 16 yr. old daughter gets an attitude, when she gets an attitude I get tense. It is a viscous cycle. Last month I asked my Psychiatrist to order Xanax. This has helped tremendously. Depending on what has been going on I take a Xanax first before the narcotics. I have noticed that sometimes that helps my anxiety and I am able to relax. It is hard to get the doctor's to order what I know would probably work for me. I had asked my other doctor's first and they all said no. They said Xanax was addictive and I didn't need anything that would make me drowsy. Like, who cares. I have no quality of life anymore, anyway. At least the Psychiatrist understood. He said he trusted me to use my judgment on the amount of all the meds I took, i.e., the narcotics and anti-anxiety meds. Karyn <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/karynwms/myhomepage/business.html " >Pancreatit is Support Network</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 same for me!! i find that taking the antidepressant/anxiety medication helps SIGNIFICANTLY!!! ACastenell@... wrote: From: ACastenell@... , The same for me. When I get really angry or upset, my pain really jumps up and intensifies. In most cases, once I have calmed down somewhat, and the pain somewhat subsides, I usually will have to take a nap. This is extremely difficult while at work (smile). Andre' --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2000 Report Share Posted January 11, 2000 mine ordered ativan for me...and zoloft...the ativan is highly addictive is used regularly so i only use it when i feel an attack coming on and it does lessen or stop the attack...but i am in a much earlier stage than you are!! let us know how it goes tomorrow with your dr.!! lynn KarynWms@... wrote: From: KarynWms@... Hi all, I believe that 50% or at least a large quantity of my pain is due to my stress. And vice versa. When I hurt I get irritable, when I get irritable my 16 yr. old daughter gets an attitude, when she gets an attitude I get tense. It is a viscous cycle. Last month I asked my Psychiatrist to order Xanax. This has helped tremendously. Depending on what has been going on I take a Xanax first before the narcotics. I have noticed that sometimes that helps my anxiety and I am able to relax. It is hard to get the doctor's to order what I know would probably work for me. I had asked my other doctor's first and they all said no. They said Xanax was addictive and I didn't need anything that would make me drowsy. Like, who cares. I have no quality of life anymore, anyway. At least the Psychiatrist understood. He said he trusted me to use my judgment on the amount of all the meds I took, i.e., the narcotics and anti-anxiety meds. Karyn <A HREF= " http://hometown.aol.com/karynwms/myhomepage/business.html " >Pancreatit is Support Network</A> --------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor --------------------------------- Lynn :0) " The kindness planned for tomorrow doesn't count today. " --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2000 Report Share Posted January 17, 2000 I too am on Zoloff but don't seem to feel the affects of this medication. Yet, I continue to take them once a day. Andre' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2000 Report Share Posted May 8, 2000 In a message dated 5/5/00 12:14:29 AM Central Daylight Time, dcp6364@... writes: << My daughter is finally home. This was the most severe migraine she has ever had. I wrote in a post months ago about moms who can't get sick. Once again I found out how difficult it is to be ill, be a Mom, and deal with other problems on top of everything else. I kept praying that the stress would not get to me, thank GOD it didn't. >> Hi Marie, all, I remember when you wrote that post. I certainly can relate to it. And prayer seems the only way out. Sometimes stress has been a good tool for stimulating action, but the stress associated with trying to fulfill the role and responsibility of a mother quickly turns into distress for me. There have been numerous posts about the role stress plays on our disease. So, personally I can't afford to have it. Distress, that is. We can't completely avoid all the stresses in our life. This past weekend I was completely incapacitated with pain (my morphine pump had broken and I didn't realize it) and my 16 y/o pregnant daughter was left to try and take care of me. Knowing that added more stress to my situation. Finally, Sunday, a friend came over, realized the situation, called my home care nurse, and the problem was rectified within a short while. I can't go back and change how much burden and stress this placed on my daughter. We talked about it later last night. She was in tears about how torn she was trying to take care of me and take care of her. She told me she could not handle the stress, it was just too much. Today, I have taken action to try to avoid a similiar situation again. I know that I have to face the inevitable stresses this disease brings to the entire household. For me, sometimes I only have enough energy to ask God to get me through the more stressful times. At least to minimize the apologies and amends I owe others from the insanity that such high level of stress brings. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2000 Report Share Posted May 17, 2000 In a message dated 05/08/2000 11:13:01 AM Central Daylight Time, KarynWms@... writes: << Today, I have taken action to try to avoid a similar situation again. I know that I have to face the inevitable stresses this disease brings to the entire household. For me, sometimes I only have enough energy to ask God to get me through the more stressful times. At least to minimize the apologies and amends I owe others from the insanity that such high level of stress brings. Karyn Karyn - all, I am taking a three hour mini course in Stress, Crisis, and Coping to finish up my masters program in social work. It is crunched into a two week period where we go everyday so it is very intense, however it really appears to be very applicable to what all of us are having to deal with. I am learning how stress really does affect our bodies especially when we are trying to copy with a chronic illness as well as just trying to live as normal a life as possible. I haven't been able to read my e-mail for several days because I have a daughter who is graduating this month and we are busy with all the year end activities and programs as well as with this course, however when I get finished with this course I will go through and share the high points of what I have learned. The greatest thing that I have gotten out of it so far is the necessity to treat the whole person - the Mind, Body, and Soul!!!!!!!!!!! So far the course has been wonderful and I hope that it will not only benefit me but each of you who struggle with this illness as well as other stresses in our lives. God Bless you all, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 In a message dated 5/17/00 7:31:33 AM Central Daylight Time, smraef@... writes: << I am taking a three hour mini course in Stress, Crisis, and Coping to finish up my masters program in social work. It really appears to be very applicable to what all of us are having to deal with. I am learning how stress really does affect our bodies especially when we are trying to copy with a chronic illness as well as just trying to live as normal a life as possible. The greatest thing that I have gotten out of it so far is the necessity to treat the whole person - the Mind, Body, and Soul!!!!!!!!!!! >> Hi Sandy, I am glad that the program you are in understand the importance of this. It is critical to the holistic healing process. I feel certain that if I wasn't as assertive with the development of my health care team, I would not have adequate care for my mind, body, and soul. It takes a lot of energy to find the people whom we can place the care of our lives to. The two physicians that have ever voiced the need for holistic healing and the interdependency of such a medically complex disease has been my Psychiatrist and my pain doctor. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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