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Hi Folks....I'm a new member here and just thought I'd introduce

myself. I'm Andi and I've been diagnosed with CP about 3 years ago.

I've had pancreatitis attacks for YEARS (since my early 20's) and,

always attributed the pain to my smoking (the pain kinda felt like a

pulmonary pain), however, when I still got these attacks after I quit

smoking, I finally had it checked and was diagnosed with CP.

Anyway, right after diagnosis, I only had occasional attacks, but

now, 3 years, 3 ERCP scopes, 2 CT scans, one less gallbladder and

several hospitalizations later, the pain is just about constant. So

far, my Gastro MD says there is nothing that can be done except for

pain management (which he considers a constant supply of Percocet

and/or Morphine). This treatment regiment *IMO*, is not compatible

with being a parent of 2 small children and holding down a

supervisory position in a highly stressful and demanding industry.

So, it's good to read about other people's experiences and, perhaps,

I'll find some insight into other possible treatment regimes. Any

suggestions would help...

Thanks for letting me ramble..

Andi.