Guest guest Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 Laurie, you wrote: My question to you: Did you feel that he validated the appropriatness for using the ER for pain relief? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ He said if I could not get pain relief with pain medications, then I could call him (if during business hours) and he would direct admit me for pain control. So I ask about after hours and he said then you would need to go to ER and tell them you have chronic pancreatitis and need something for the pain. I said what if my amalyse and lipase are not elevated? He said then you might have a problem, but we didn't get into it further at this visit. But I have decided that I will ask him for a letter (as some others on the list use) to take to ER explaining that I have chronic pancreatitis and may need something stronger than my pain meds to get me through a flare up. So far, I have not had to ever go to ER - except when first diagnosed over a year ago. Good luck to you! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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