Just curious...who here has this? or is it possible?

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/16/03 5:02:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

ryksears@... writes:

> I have noticed that my chronic pancreatitis flares (pain wise) if my

>

Hi there,

I just wanted to respond that my CP will always flare, have an episode, with

my passing a certain level of activity. I have tried to be very self aware and

not to pass that point of inducing a PC attack. I've also noticed that body

temperature also seems to have an effect. If I get hot by a combination of

weather and activity, then I will have a CP attack.

Having a level of control is very good but having to decide to curtail

activity is always bad. But, I have learned it is better to stop activity than

to

risk a CP attack.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

[Guest guest]

I am new here and have a question for anyone who wants to respond.

I have noticed that my chronic pancreatitis flares (pain wise) if my

activity level is increased. For example, doing a major shopping

trip to Walmart or going to the mall or even going to my daughters 3

hour cheerleader practice just puts me over the top with pain. I

have trouble walking long distances also due to the pain. Does

anyone here have a handicap parking sticker that was issued due to

the pain from the pancreatitis and if so, how hard was it to

obtain. I have 2 young children and there are days that I struggle

(even with my max break thru meds) to grocery shop etc with them.

Is this somethingthat is issued to someone with our problem? Just

curious?

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately the kinds of activity you mention do cause more pain,

or extended pain, when I'm in the middle of an episode. You learn

very quickly to restrict yourself to partaking in any activity

whenever possible during a flare. It is hard to do this if you are

raising children, going to work, or have outside commitments

planned. This is definitely one of the most serious drawbacks of CP,

and it's when we say, for those who are fortunate enough, " honey,

could you do such and such, or so and so? " , and are thankful for our

caring partners or friends.

As far as the handicapped sticker's go, I truthfully don't know how

one can qualify for them. But I'll admit that I've had to park at

the far end of the parking lot on many occasions when I've had to go

out during an episode, and dreaded that long walk ahead!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

You probably don't want to hear this, but I am the same way. Only I

am forced to sit, I cannot do anything, I am no longer able to care

for myself at all. Someone does everything for me. If it weren't for

my husband I would be in a nursing home. My 82 year old grandmother

does all of our laundry. This has been going on for years, since the

year 2000. I had a few short months where I was able to take care of

things but that was too short. I don't mean to be the be the bearer

of bad news but it is the truth. In my state your physician is the

one that fills out the handicap form, and you just take it to the

license branch and they give you the sign to hang in your window

above the rear view mirror. I have one, mine is because my mobility

is effected by pancreatits I can barely walk I look like the hunch

back of Notre Dame.

Atwell LPN