Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Hi all, I am preparing to see a new GI guy tomorrow for a second opinion. In the course of gathering my medical records I came upon my MRCP that was done last May. In the findings, the radiologist diagnosed " likely pancreatic divisum " . Now, my GI doctor reported to me at my May visit (two weeks ater the MRCP) that everything was normal. My question to you, who are so much more knowledgable about pancreatitis is: Can this pancreatic divisum be the cause of my severe abdominal pain and weight loss and other signs of chronic pancreatitis? And could this have been missed at the ERCP / manometry because a pancreatogram was not done (only a cholangiogram?). When I see the second opinion doctor tomorrow should I be really aggressive in my insistance that the pancreas be looked at more thoroughly? I am so upset that I went through this ERCP and the pancreas was not even evaluated when there are objective reasons to suspect that this may be the cause for my miserable life! PLEASE HELP!!!! Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Laurie, it is a possibility that pancreas divisum can cause acute and eventually chronic pancreatitis. That's what they think happened to me (this includes all the signs of pancreatititis). As for the ERCP, I would think it's possible if they didn't even look at the pancreas, but them I'm not a physician or medical professional. It would definitely be a question/issue that I would bring up with the doctor for the second opinion. I would definitely stress that you want the pancreas checked into and don't take no for an answer. If he refuses, I 'd sugesst getting another second opinion from a different doctor. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed physician or health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Laurie, Without question, I think you should investigate the possiblity of pancreas divisum as a possible cause of your chronic pancreatitis symptoms. There are several people I know that have pancreas divisum, and this has been the cause of their CP. Kimber is one, and there are many others. It's shocking that your doctor would overlook this suggested diagnosis from the MRCP and then tell you everything is fine. Seeing a new GI for a second opinion is definetely the right thing to do. I wish you luck with this tomorrow, and hope you have found someone who will pay attention to the symptoms and the recommendations based by the MRCP findings, and treat you accordingly. 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. " What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. " - Ralph Waldo Emerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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