Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I just wanted to chime in and say that for me whenever I have an attack of acute pancreatitis I swell everywhere massively. I always notice it in my arms because my hospital bracelets will no longer fit and techs can't find a vein to hit for blood work. I am not sure the mechanism, but it always happens to me. When swelling goes down I know I am turning the corner. Health and love, Bert Bert Bolin Yahoo Messenger: l10nx, http://l10nx.net/ Pancreatitis Association, Intl.- http://pancassociation.org may you be free if but for awhile from the pain Swelling Hi group, Hope your all holding your own in this war we all must fight. I was wondering what causes all the bloating and swelling threw out our entire lower trunk area. I understand the panc. swelling but after the second day or so after a bad attck my intestines and every thing else swells and hurts. I put out little or no enzymes that could cause this. Thanks Ed Kline P.C.B. Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I just wanted to chime in and say that for me whenever I have an attack of acute pancreatitis I swell everywhere massively. I always notice it in my arms because my hospital bracelets will no longer fit and techs can't find a vein to hit for blood work. I am not sure the mechanism, but it always happens to me. When swelling goes down I know I am turning the corner. Health and love, Bert Bert Bolin Yahoo Messenger: l10nx, http://l10nx.net/ Pancreatitis Association, Intl.- http://pancassociation.org may you be free if but for awhile from the pain Swelling Hi group, Hope your all holding your own in this war we all must fight. I was wondering what causes all the bloating and swelling threw out our entire lower trunk area. I understand the panc. swelling but after the second day or so after a bad attck my intestines and every thing else swells and hurts. I put out little or no enzymes that could cause this. Thanks Ed Kline P.C.B. Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 I just wanted to chime in and say that for me whenever I have an attack of acute pancreatitis I swell everywhere massively. I always notice it in my arms because my hospital bracelets will no longer fit and techs can't find a vein to hit for blood work. I am not sure the mechanism, but it always happens to me. When swelling goes down I know I am turning the corner. Health and love, Bert Bert Bolin Yahoo Messenger: l10nx, http://l10nx.net/ Pancreatitis Association, Intl.- http://pancassociation.org may you be free if but for awhile from the pain Swelling Hi group, Hope your all holding your own in this war we all must fight. I was wondering what causes all the bloating and swelling threw out our entire lower trunk area. I understand the panc. swelling but after the second day or so after a bad attck my intestines and every thing else swells and hurts. I put out little or no enzymes that could cause this. Thanks Ed Kline P.C.B. Fl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2003 Report Share Posted March 4, 2003 I thought the lower trunk area was the part of the trunk you pack your undies in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Bert, That is the same with me. Right now I am swollen up like a balloon, arms, hand, fingers, legs, stomach, well, just everything. This doesn't happen all the time, only when I am having a bad exacerbation. One of the reasons we swell or bloat after we eat is that the Pancreatitis causes us to have impaired production of VIP, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that affects proper digestion. It is rareley spoken about. Even though everyone doesn't have " Diabetes " , everyone with Pancreatitis has some degree of insulin insufficiency. This can result in Gastroparesis, or a slowing down of stomach and bowel motility. This causes the food you eat to remain 'dumped' into the stomach, for an extended period of time. The 'compost', as such decomposes producing an acidic environment, which also produces gaseous byproduct, making the stomach bloat, and giving us 'acid' indigestion. That is why TUMS or any other 'antacid " medications makes us feel better, it lowers the pH of the stomach making it more alkaline. These symptoms vary among individuals, but generally becomes progressively more bothersome. The disease process becomes more complicated as the insulin insufficiency worsens and as Diabetes is developed because the high sugar content of the blood causes damage to the nerves and the ciliary fibers that move the contents of the stomach and intestine. The recommendations that I follow is to eat smaller more frequent, and more alkaline meals. I try to avoid anything that would become too rancid if left sitting out for a long time, and also avoid some food combinations. Karyn E. , RN Founder / Executive Director Pancreatitis Association International Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Bert, That is the same with me. Right now I am swollen up like a balloon, arms, hand, fingers, legs, stomach, well, just everything. This doesn't happen all the time, only when I am having a bad exacerbation. One of the reasons we swell or bloat after we eat is that the Pancreatitis causes us to have impaired production of VIP, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that affects proper digestion. It is rareley spoken about. Even though everyone doesn't have " Diabetes " , everyone with Pancreatitis has some degree of insulin insufficiency. This can result in Gastroparesis, or a slowing down of stomach and bowel motility. This causes the food you eat to remain 'dumped' into the stomach, for an extended period of time. The 'compost', as such decomposes producing an acidic environment, which also produces gaseous byproduct, making the stomach bloat, and giving us 'acid' indigestion. That is why TUMS or any other 'antacid " medications makes us feel better, it lowers the pH of the stomach making it more alkaline. These symptoms vary among individuals, but generally becomes progressively more bothersome. The disease process becomes more complicated as the insulin insufficiency worsens and as Diabetes is developed because the high sugar content of the blood causes damage to the nerves and the ciliary fibers that move the contents of the stomach and intestine. The recommendations that I follow is to eat smaller more frequent, and more alkaline meals. I try to avoid anything that would become too rancid if left sitting out for a long time, and also avoid some food combinations. Karyn E. , RN Founder / Executive Director Pancreatitis Association International Corp. Office: Indps, IN, USA 1- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Ed~Are you sure the elephant eats with its trunk and not with its mouth? LOL Thanks for the info! Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Ed~Are you sure the elephant eats with its trunk and not with its mouth? LOL Thanks for the info! Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 --- KarynWms@... wrote: > Bert, > One of the reasons we swell or bloat after we eat is that the Pancreatitis causes us to have impaired production of VIP, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that affects proper digestion. . . Karyn , Founder >>> Thanks Karyn, Thats the answer I was looking for, and you explained it well. Thanks, Ed Kline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 --- KarynWms@... wrote: > Bert, > One of the reasons we swell or bloat after we eat is that the Pancreatitis causes us to have impaired production of VIP, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that affects proper digestion. . . Karyn , Founder >>> Thanks Karyn, Thats the answer I was looking for, and you explained it well. Thanks, Ed Kline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 --- KarynWms@... wrote: > Bert, > One of the reasons we swell or bloat after we eat is that the Pancreatitis causes us to have impaired production of VIP, a hormone secreted by the pancreas that affects proper digestion. . . Karyn , Founder >>> Thanks Karyn, Thats the answer I was looking for, and you explained it well. Thanks, Ed Kline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Heidi, I have had juvenile diabetes since I was a little girl. Over the past 10 years or so, I have become a brittle diabetic. Since I've " developed " CP, I have had a lot of swelling. I've seen other posts here were others complain of the same. I assume it is all apart of this malady we all struggle with. I'm still learning so much myself. And, being brittle when I have lows, I have to feed the lows which can cause my pancreas to hurt. And, it goes on and on. Tell your Endocrinologist (I assume you have found one?) about it. I have a woman Endo and love her..she is patient, caring and doesn't think I'm losing my mind . I will continue to pray for you. Tameasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Heidi, I have had juvenile diabetes since I was a little girl. Over the past 10 years or so, I have become a brittle diabetic. Since I've " developed " CP, I have had a lot of swelling. I've seen other posts here were others complain of the same. I assume it is all apart of this malady we all struggle with. I'm still learning so much myself. And, being brittle when I have lows, I have to feed the lows which can cause my pancreas to hurt. And, it goes on and on. Tell your Endocrinologist (I assume you have found one?) about it. I have a woman Endo and love her..she is patient, caring and doesn't think I'm losing my mind . I will continue to pray for you. Tameasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2003 Report Share Posted March 16, 2003 Heidi, I have had juvenile diabetes since I was a little girl. Over the past 10 years or so, I have become a brittle diabetic. Since I've " developed " CP, I have had a lot of swelling. I've seen other posts here were others complain of the same. I assume it is all apart of this malady we all struggle with. I'm still learning so much myself. And, being brittle when I have lows, I have to feed the lows which can cause my pancreas to hurt. And, it goes on and on. Tell your Endocrinologist (I assume you have found one?) about it. I have a woman Endo and love her..she is patient, caring and doesn't think I'm losing my mind . I will continue to pray for you. Tameasa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Dray, Yes, my cheeks are still puffy and I'm 8 weeks post-op. The swelling is something you'll need to get used to for a while, but it certainly gets better every week than it is at this early point in your recovery. I think my OS and I are the only ones who notice the swelling at this point. The majority of it went down for me by the end of the 3rd week post op. After that it's a slow process, but it does get better. Sharon Swelling I am a week and 3 days post op. I was wondering if anyone elses swelling was in their cheeks, or was it mainly along the jaw line up towards the ears? It looks as if my cheeks are puffy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Dray, At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. Smooches Re: Swelling Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Dray, At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. Smooches Re: Swelling Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Dray, At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. Smooches Re: Swelling Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Alright, thanks.. > > Dray, > > At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. > > I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. > > Smooches > > > > > Re: Swelling > > > Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), > we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Alright, thanks.. > > Dray, > > At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. > > I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. > > Smooches > > > > > Re: Swelling > > > Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), > we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Alright, thanks.. > > Dray, > > At this point, for some people, the ice really doesn't do much but feel good, but that point could easily be argued. I switch off from ice to heat whichever feels better at the time; however, I haven't used either for awhile. > > I did use heat after my grandbaby gave me a good head butt and it made it feel much better. My mother-in-law (who is an anesthesiology tech in a major hospital) seems to think that I should keep on using the ice to help the swelling. > > Smooches > > > > > Re: Swelling > > > Alright...I go back to school tomorrow (1 week and 5 days post op), > we'll see how it goes...should I still be doing ice at this point? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Drink lots of water, to keep your system well-hydrated and flushed, for one thing. Unless your surgeon disapproves, you might also try heat.. Good luck! Cammie > What can I do to help swelling then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Drink lots of water, to keep your system well-hydrated and flushed, for one thing. Unless your surgeon disapproves, you might also try heat.. Good luck! Cammie > What can I do to help swelling then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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