Re: Energy levels to Beth

[Guest guest]

Our family doc has returned from vacation and is now taking

over the case. He's ordered a ct scan which Will is having done

Thursday.

The low energy levels have been the most dramatic symptom

this past week(week three in recovery). I haven't seen mention of

energy levels at all in any of the pancreatitis websites I've found.

Do pancreatitis sufferers generally have problems with low

energy?Beth

Beth,

You will find that many of us suffer from low energy. I think it's

caused by several things. First of all, since our pancreas aren't

functioning and absorbing the nutrients we should be getting

from our food, we aren't absorbing all those essential vitamins

and minerals that we need to recharge our batteries. Most of us

take copius amounts of vitamin and mineral supplements.

Also, many of us don't eat properly, especially when going

through a bad episode of pain, the first thing we do is stop eating

and resort to liquid diets until the pain settles down. We just

don't get nourishment the way we should. Before I started on all

the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that I now take, I have no

energy at all, and was easily fatigued. Every afternoon I had to

take a nap, there was just no way I could get through the day,

otherwise. I find I still need to nap several days a week,

especially when going through a bad spell.

I'm glad that Will will be able to see this other doctor and that he

is taking your concerns seriously. You need to have your peace

of mind about Will's physical health, and he needs to have some

relief from his pain. Good luck, let us know what happens.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

Bluffton, SC

State and Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

Note: All comments are personal opinion only, and should not

be a substitute for professional medical consultation.