Guest guest Posted June 13, 2003 Report Share Posted June 13, 2003 Hi Sandy, I am sorry to hear that you are having troubles and not getting a diagnosis. It is so frustrating, believe me I know. It has been my past experience that Ultrasounds and CT's do not show any damage to MY pancreas. It wasn't until I was in surgery that the doctor could actually see inflammation and hardness of my pancreas. All prior tests (CT's, ultrasounds, amylase & lipase) were always normal. This disease can be very difficult to diagnose. I hope that you find some well deserved answers soon. Sending lots of happy thoughts your way..... Marisa~San Diego, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2003 Report Share Posted June 16, 2003 Hi Sandi, My dx of chronic pancreatitis was done years ago and my US always came back normal, in fact I only had a enlarged liver. My CT Scan also is " normal " . By the way I have had eleveated enzymes levels, but not so much, 20 or 30 points. Look, I not feel normal, and if you are having health problems, you need a proper dx. I suffered a year before mine. I was having abdominal pain, lost of weight, and diahrrea. I also have others GI troubles, as reflux, recurring hiatal hernia, weak LES and a loose fundo surgery and a nasty daily nausea. Talk to your doc and if you are not happy, see another, for a second opinion I'm 37 yo. I always do my blood test in fasting, in the next day that I'm not feeling OK, but sometimes I do in any day, also in fasting, only to check. Good Luck, Liane > > *Have any of you been diagnosed with pancreatitis, but > > still your pancreas shows no abnormalities on an > > ultrasound? > > Any comments about the " Ultrasound of the > pancreas " > > The new GI did give me an order for bloodwork for the > > lipase and amylase test if I felt I was having a > > really bad attack. > > *So, question, when is the best time to get the blood > > work taken, after the onset of painful symptoms, > > especially the shooting pains up into my chest and > > back? > > (BTW, new GI done an upper endo and found no > > gastritis, no hiatal hernia, or excessive acid > > production, so my pain has been from another source) > I am 35 yrs old. > > Thanks for any comments. > > Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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