Answers to Heidi re Sister-In Law

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Heidi,

Sorry for the delay in responding but I didn't have the answers.

The Answers are:

1. Her Doctor is Dr.Trate in Boone, NC. Not sure if he is specialist.

2. There is no history of alcohol. The family feels that the problem

began last summer after she had abdominal surgery for a blocked

colon.But it may be coincidental.

3. She is doing enzyme supplements and vitamin B-12, and a low fat

diet. But for most part can't eat much of anything.

4. Gaye is a small person who normally weighs about 95 lbs. She is

down to 65 lbs. now or appx 1/3 of her body weight.

5. The Boone doctor referred them to Baptist Hospital in Winston

Salem. I don't think to a specific doctor. Appt is next Monday.

THis past weekend Gaye's daughter was here in Delaware and we

explored the internet. Apparently Mayo Clinic is rated at or near

the top in this speciality (as well as others) and I would love to

convince them to go there. The daughter would like it too. But

there is a seeming reluctance for Mom to go far from home. I also

provided info on MUSC and Dr. Cotton

If you have any other thoughts or suggestions, they would be welcome.

Many thanks,

Lee

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From: " hhessgriffeth " <hhessgriffeth@h...>

Date: Thu Sep 4, 2003 2:48 pm

Subject: Re: Sister In Law

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Lee,

I'd like to second Kaye's recommendation of MUSC in

ton. Dr. Cotton is Chief of the Gastroenterology

Department and is excellent, as is any member of his staff. Dr.'s

and Hawes are both very exerienced, also, and have

treated many of our members for the chronic pancreatitis and

related surgeries, procedures, medications, etc.

Explore their website at:

http://www.ddc.musc.edu/ddc_pub/index.htm

Is your sister presently under the care of a gastroenterologist at

all? Do they know what caused her pancreatitis? Have they

prescribed enzyme supplements and vitamins to help her with

her meals? Is she following a low fat diet? Is she on any

medication?

Sorry for all the questions, but if you could answer some of these

questions, we might be able to be of more help to her.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.