Progressive pancreatitis

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Hi everyone,

Recently I was in the hospital for CP attack. I had been doing well

before that since March of 2002. Ever since my last attack, (I was

admitted twice in one week Aug 28-29 and readmitted Sept 1-2) I have

had a constant problem with nausea. I use to be able to eat anything

with out it bothering me. I thought at first the nausea and awful gas

was caused by the new pancreatic enzymes I was put on. So after a

week I had the doctor put me on my orginal enzymes. I'm having alot

more difficulty with my diet. Things like butter, chocolate or milk

didn't bother me before. I have switched to low fat dinners (mainly

frozen dinners)How much fat should I eat daily? Occasionaly at work I

have indulged myself with chocolate. If I eat the slightest amount

of candy it really causes nausea, bloating, gas, pain radiating

center to right side under rib cage. I know that the last ERCP I had

back in March 2002 the doctor said I have Advancing Pancreatic

Cirrohsis. I am 35 use to be active but feel tired all the time

now. I have gained 30lbs in one year..

What I would like to know is how bad is my CP now if it was

considered Advancing over a year ago. Also my GI doctor does not see

me regularly instead just refills my medicine. He has referred me to

a " ERCP specialist " at Jewish Hospital in Louisville,Kentucky for

possible stents because of my most recent admissions. (Which my

amylase, lipase, ct scans, all normal).

I don't know about anyone else but when I was in the ER both times

the doctor wanted to know why I thought I was having a pancreatitis

attack when my labs and scans were normal.

I have accepted my disease but I'm not so sure about the stents. I

know I'm rambling but I'm trying to figure out if this is the right

treatment for me.

Sorry So Long

Patty Jensen,

Louisville, KY