Living with Pancreatitis pain is not something I wish to do nor did I want to live with pain years ago when I was very sick with Pancreatitis. It simply wasn't something I wanted so ...
In order to overcome the pain of Pancreatitis I looked at what Pancreatitis actually IS.
I know I have covered this before and I also realize that you probably know what Pancreatitis IS but what we are going to do is review because repetition is the mother of invention or in this case the teacher of truth and enlightenment.
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas.
It doesn't matter what the cause is, it is the meat of the problem we are going to address and the meat is inflammation.
Eliminate the inflammation and two things happen.
1) The pain subsides.
2) Further damage is prevented.
The pain of Pancreatitis is caused by two factors:
1) Swelling of the pancreas due to inflammation
2) The pancreas devouring itself due to backed up enzymes (this is what causes the major damage)
The swelling can be relieved, diminished and resolved by eliminating the inflammation and the digestion and/or destruction of the pancreatic tissue by pancreatic enzymes can be resolved by also eliminating the inflammation in a majority of cases however ...
Some situations will not see total resolution simply by the elimination of inflammation because there may be underlying circumstances that need to be rectified first before the inflammation can be completely resolved. For example:
1) If a gallstone is stuck in the common bile or pancreatic duct the stone obviously must be removed before the inflammation can be totally eliminated.
2) If there is some other underlying cause which blocks the flow of enzymes such as an obstruction in the pancreatic duct due to scar tissue, fibrosis (as in cystic fibrosis), a tumor, a cyst or some anomaly.
3) An autoimmune disorder which may or may not be able to be controlled.
4) A hereditary disorder such as hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fats) very difficult to control or cystic fibrosis which has no cure and becomes progressively worse.
5) Alcoholism is a common cause of pancreatitis that of course needs to be addressed and overcome before healing can take place.
And so, unfortunately, there are certain complications that could result in the inability to permanently resolve the inflammation without removal or repair of the the underlying cause which may or may not be possible to accomplish.
Obviously, in my case, I was extremely lucky and seem to have suffered no lasting complications or damage and I certainly can not commend the medical community for this stroke of luck due to 7 ER visits and 6 other doctors with no diagnosis and certainly no resolution.
I must have had an Angel riding on my shoulder because doctor #14 told me "You are lucky to be alive" when he was able to gather all the information and facts from various tests and observations to make a difinitive diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis was achieved the healing began but the healing was not achieved quickly. In fact, it was mostly due to a lot of luck (Divine protection) in the beginning, then, research, trial and error and more luck (Divine protection).
When I look back, I have no idea how I survived. Whether you believe or not my survival had to be due to God's love and the protection of Angels sent by Him to help me live through one horrible nightmare. And why He chose to help me survive I have no idea.
Maybe it was so I could share what happened and what helped me so that you too may be able to receive help and relief from pain.
I don't know.
You figure it out.
What I do know is that for some reson I started drinking grapefruit juice.
Lots of grapefruit juice.
I was told I could no longer drink alcohol (man I miss a cold beer on a hot summer day at times) and when I started drinking grapefruit juice the Acute Pancreatitis episodes disappeared. Of course I had cut the mjority of fat from my diet at that point as well but ...
Since I have recently found where grapefruit juice seems to stop acute attacks I must conclude that it was grapefruit juice that began my healing
and ...
I can NOT take credit for discovering grapefruit juice.
It was something I was led to drink.
No research.
Nobody said "hey this will help."
I just started replacing alcohol with grapefruit juice. I'd hit the bar (all timeshare resorts have bars) after work and drink grapefruit juice with my fellow associates or while shooting pool.
People would ask me what I was drinking and I'd say "grapefruit juice" and they'd make a sour face and weird noises and ask me "How can you drink that stuff?" and I'd just tell them I liked it.
I did.
It went down easy, didn't get me drunk and I drank a ton of it.
Why did I choose grapefruit juice in 1981 when there was absolutely no research on it as far as pancreatitis was concerned?
I have only one thought on that.
You figure out what it might be.
Now, 30 years later, I find that grapefruit juice stops acute pancreatitis. And ...
Back then it did stop mine.
It did NOT totally heal me but it did stop the acute attacks and that was one big benefit. I'm almost positive it was the GFJ along with low fat diet since there is now research that points to GFJ as a major Acute Pancreatitis arrestor.
So, if you want to prevent Acute Pancreatitis try Grape Fruit Juice or better yet ...
Grape seed extract, vitamin C and curcumin because those are the 3 supplements I started taking that eliminated all pain, abdominal tenderness and stopped the Acute Pancreatitis episodes from happening and have protected and healed my pancreas.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Living with Pancreatitis and Overcoming Pancreatitis
Living with Pancreatitis can definitely be a challenge for people who suffer with this condition. Those who have hereditary issues such as Familial hyperlipidemia or Familial hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fats) or an autoimmune disease which causes their pancreatitis or those who suffer with another genetic disorder called cystic fibrosis will most likely experience the most frustrating challenges simply because there is an underlying condition that needs resolution (which may or may not be possible) in order to completely resolve the condition called Pancreatitis.
The resolution of the underlying condition may not be possible as is the case in those born with cystic fibrosis and it seems that Pancreatitis caused by high blood fats is not easily controlled either. Those suffering with autoimmune pancreatitis may be able to find resolution if they are able to control the autoimmune disorder such as the case found in Celiac Disease whereby a gluten free diet may be of great significance in regards to overcoming pancreatitis. However ...
If the pancreas has suffered damage due to Acute Pancreatitis episodes there will most likely be the resulting chronic pancreatitis that must also be resolved in order to achieve relief from pain and other symptoms while also lowering the risk of continued pancreatic damage and cancer due to long term inflammation of the pancreas.
This is where a strict pancreatitis diet and helpful supplements such as grape seed extract, vitamin C and curcumin come into play.
Grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract may also be of benefit however it is important to note that consumption of grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract has been linked to a 36% increase in breast cancer among postmenopausal women yet another study indicates that the first study may be erroneous. However ...
Grape seed extract and curcumin do NOT have this link to cancer and in fact show just the opposite in regards to positive potential. Both grape seed extract and curcumin have shown definite ant-cancer potential including the ability to promote apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death). This fact ...
Would clearly indicate there is potential benefit to be realized, for those who suffer from any form of pancreatitis, by integrating grape seed extract and curcumin into their daily wellness regemin.
For those who suffer from the more common forms of pancreatitis such as gallstone pancreatitis, alcoholic pancreatitis or idiopathic pancreatitis or that which is suspected of being caused from abdominal trauma I am convinced that due to my own experience overcoming both Acute Pancreatitis and Chronic Pancreatitis can be achieved via a strict pancreatitis diet and the above mentioned supplements. Of course ...
Resolution of pain and symptoms will not be achieved over night. It may take weeks to months to see significant results, depending on the amount of damage already sustained but with complete discipline and due diligence I firmly believe most victims of chronic pancreatitis will see major benefit via diet and supplements. It is important again to note ...
There will not be the complete resolution of pain, symptoms and potential risk of disability and death as in the case of alcoholic pancreatitis unless the person suffering determines it is in their best interest to completely quit drinking. Alcohol is of course completely out of the question for anyone who suffers from any form of pancreatitis and should be completely eliminated from consumption in any form.
In the case of gallstone pancreatitis it clearly is indicated that removal of the stones is needed in order to remove the risk of necrotizing pancreatitis and any additional acute pancreatitis episodes due to an obstruction of the common or pancreatic duct by a stone. This of course can only be achieved completely via surgery and removal of the gallbladder. Once the offending stones, along with the potential of recurrence, are removed then healing via diet and supplements may give the victim a more positive experience. SHZX9D8MKU6K
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The resolution of the underlying condition may not be possible as is the case in those born with cystic fibrosis and it seems that Pancreatitis caused by high blood fats is not easily controlled either. Those suffering with autoimmune pancreatitis may be able to find resolution if they are able to control the autoimmune disorder such as the case found in Celiac Disease whereby a gluten free diet may be of great significance in regards to overcoming pancreatitis. However ...
If the pancreas has suffered damage due to Acute Pancreatitis episodes there will most likely be the resulting chronic pancreatitis that must also be resolved in order to achieve relief from pain and other symptoms while also lowering the risk of continued pancreatic damage and cancer due to long term inflammation of the pancreas.
This is where a strict pancreatitis diet and helpful supplements such as grape seed extract, vitamin C and curcumin come into play.
Grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract may also be of benefit however it is important to note that consumption of grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract has been linked to a 36% increase in breast cancer among postmenopausal women yet another study indicates that the first study may be erroneous. However ...
Grape seed extract and curcumin do NOT have this link to cancer and in fact show just the opposite in regards to positive potential. Both grape seed extract and curcumin have shown definite ant-cancer potential including the ability to promote apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death). This fact ...
Would clearly indicate there is potential benefit to be realized, for those who suffer from any form of pancreatitis, by integrating grape seed extract and curcumin into their daily wellness regemin.
For those who suffer from the more common forms of pancreatitis such as gallstone pancreatitis, alcoholic pancreatitis or idiopathic pancreatitis or that which is suspected of being caused from abdominal trauma I am convinced that due to my own experience overcoming both Acute Pancreatitis and Chronic Pancreatitis can be achieved via a strict pancreatitis diet and the above mentioned supplements. Of course ...
Resolution of pain and symptoms will not be achieved over night. It may take weeks to months to see significant results, depending on the amount of damage already sustained but with complete discipline and due diligence I firmly believe most victims of chronic pancreatitis will see major benefit via diet and supplements. It is important again to note ...
There will not be the complete resolution of pain, symptoms and potential risk of disability and death as in the case of alcoholic pancreatitis unless the person suffering determines it is in their best interest to completely quit drinking. Alcohol is of course completely out of the question for anyone who suffers from any form of pancreatitis and should be completely eliminated from consumption in any form.
In the case of gallstone pancreatitis it clearly is indicated that removal of the stones is needed in order to remove the risk of necrotizing pancreatitis and any additional acute pancreatitis episodes due to an obstruction of the common or pancreatic duct by a stone. This of course can only be achieved completely via surgery and removal of the gallbladder. Once the offending stones, along with the potential of recurrence, are removed then healing via diet and supplements may give the victim a more positive experience. SHZX9D8MKU6K
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Pancreatitis: Popular Diabetes Drugs Pose Risk
Popular diabetes drugs have been attributed to the cause of Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer. You can read one story here in U.S. News.
Another classic example of the FDA approving toxic poisons yet they harrass the supplement industry and if they have their way will take your ability to choose whether you want to use non-toxic natural supplements, herbs, or vitamins to treat your condition.
This has been happening fro about 10 years now, eversince the FDA became the puppet of the drug lords (Big Pharma). Prescription Drug User Fee Act
Our protective (sarcastic) FDA calculates the fees based on the expected work (applications etc) and the amount it wants to raise from the fees. For 2008 the application fees were :
1) If the drug company submitted a full application, requiring clinical data (that is bought and paid for by the drug company) the fee was $1,178,000.00; There are also establishment fees and product fees.
2) $589,000 per application not requiring clinical data or per supplement requiring clinical data.
Here's more about the Act from Wikipedia.
Our own Congress allowed the drug lords to grease the palms of those who are there to protect us and since this act was passed more drugs than ever before, that harm and kill people, have been approved by the FDA.
Toxic FDA approved drugs together with incompetent medical staff account for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year with Toxic drugs killing approximately 100,000 Americans yearly.
1) Death by Medicine
2) AlterNet
3) Dr. Mercola
4) Natural News
5) Pfizer
6) 100,000 deaths yearly (documentation provided)
7) Worst Pills
If you live in the U.S.A. I urge you to write your senator, congressman and governor and let them know that if they allow the FDA to continue to harrass the alternative, natural care and supplement industry that you will vote for someone who will keep the FDA at bay and unable to take your ability to choose.
Leave a comment and let me know you're alive!
Another classic example of the FDA approving toxic poisons yet they harrass the supplement industry and if they have their way will take your ability to choose whether you want to use non-toxic natural supplements, herbs, or vitamins to treat your condition.
This has been happening fro about 10 years now, eversince the FDA became the puppet of the drug lords (Big Pharma). Prescription Drug User Fee Act
Our protective (sarcastic) FDA calculates the fees based on the expected work (applications etc) and the amount it wants to raise from the fees. For 2008 the application fees were :
1) If the drug company submitted a full application, requiring clinical data (that is bought and paid for by the drug company) the fee was $1,178,000.00; There are also establishment fees and product fees.
2) $589,000 per application not requiring clinical data or per supplement requiring clinical data.
Here's more about the Act from Wikipedia.
Our own Congress allowed the drug lords to grease the palms of those who are there to protect us and since this act was passed more drugs than ever before, that harm and kill people, have been approved by the FDA.
Toxic FDA approved drugs together with incompetent medical staff account for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year with Toxic drugs killing approximately 100,000 Americans yearly.
1) Death by Medicine
2) AlterNet
3) Dr. Mercola
4) Natural News
5) Pfizer
6) 100,000 deaths yearly (documentation provided)
7) Worst Pills
If you live in the U.S.A. I urge you to write your senator, congressman and governor and let them know that if they allow the FDA to continue to harrass the alternative, natural care and supplement industry that you will vote for someone who will keep the FDA at bay and unable to take your ability to choose.
Leave a comment and let me know you're alive!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Pancreatitis: Eating Bananas When You Have Chronic Pancreatitis
Bananas are an excellent source of potassium. Many Chronic Pancreatitis patients find themselves with low potassium levels which can be dangerous because low potassium levels can cause many symptoms, some lethal. However ...
Bananas need to be eaten BEFORE they begin to spot. Spotting signifys the sugar in bananas is turning into alcohol and alcohol, even small amounts, is toxic to the pancreas. Over ripe, spotted bananas can cause Acute pancreatitis in those who suffer from chronic pancreatitis.
I learned this lesson the hard way. You don't need to but if you don't believe me do your research or better yet grab a ripe banana (one full of spots) peel it and sniff! You can smell the alcohol.
This also means that any food prepared with over ripe bananas (those with spots) such as fruit salad that contains bananas, banana bread, banana cream pie, banana pudding etc ... could be your next invitation to acute pancreatitis, even if you have diligently adhered to my pancreattitis diet and supplement regimen and even have healed with no signs of abdominal pain.
The only safe banana for us who suffer with pancreatitis is one that does NOT have even ONE spot on the outside peel. So be advised ...
Eat bananas but eat them when the peel still shows some green or there are absolutely ZERO spots and do NOT eat anything prepared with bananas that you didn't prepare after first inspecting the bananas used in the food.
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Bananas need to be eaten BEFORE they begin to spot. Spotting signifys the sugar in bananas is turning into alcohol and alcohol, even small amounts, is toxic to the pancreas. Over ripe, spotted bananas can cause Acute pancreatitis in those who suffer from chronic pancreatitis.
I learned this lesson the hard way. You don't need to but if you don't believe me do your research or better yet grab a ripe banana (one full of spots) peel it and sniff! You can smell the alcohol.
This also means that any food prepared with over ripe bananas (those with spots) such as fruit salad that contains bananas, banana bread, banana cream pie, banana pudding etc ... could be your next invitation to acute pancreatitis, even if you have diligently adhered to my pancreattitis diet and supplement regimen and even have healed with no signs of abdominal pain.
The only safe banana for us who suffer with pancreatitis is one that does NOT have even ONE spot on the outside peel. So be advised ...
Eat bananas but eat them when the peel still shows some green or there are absolutely ZERO spots and do NOT eat anything prepared with bananas that you didn't prepare after first inspecting the bananas used in the food.
Leave a comment and let me know you're alive!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Opioids Associated with Pancreatitis
Opioids are one of the class of drugs most strongly associated with Acute Pancreatitis. If your doctor has you on any form or derivitive of opioids such as morphine you may never heal your pancreas.
Isn't that a mind-blowing discovery?!
And it is absolutely correct.
Drug Induced Pancreatitis
This gives me even more reason to trust only me when it comes to healing my pancreas and overcoming Pancreatitis.
Anti-Inflammatories such as aspirin and Ibuprofen stop pancreatitis inflammation and the associated pain while opioids such as morphine mask the pain and increase the chances of another Acute Pancreatitis episode.
Ibuprofen is relatively safe (no drug is safe), isn't as commonly associated with pancreatitis, eliminates the inflammation which is the the cornerstone of the condition, reduces and/or eliminates the pain, reduces the resulting damage and is non-addictive yet doctors prefer to give their patients something that is actually commonly associated with causing Acute pancreatitis.
Aspirin does the same as Ibuprofen, eliminates the problem (inflammation) and has no association with Pancreatitis and no addiction history.
Go figure.
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Isn't that a mind-blowing discovery?!
And it is absolutely correct.
Drug Induced Pancreatitis
This gives me even more reason to trust only me when it comes to healing my pancreas and overcoming Pancreatitis.
Anti-Inflammatories such as aspirin and Ibuprofen stop pancreatitis inflammation and the associated pain while opioids such as morphine mask the pain and increase the chances of another Acute Pancreatitis episode.
Ibuprofen is relatively safe (no drug is safe), isn't as commonly associated with pancreatitis, eliminates the inflammation which is the the cornerstone of the condition, reduces and/or eliminates the pain, reduces the resulting damage and is non-addictive yet doctors prefer to give their patients something that is actually commonly associated with causing Acute pancreatitis.
Aspirin does the same as Ibuprofen, eliminates the problem (inflammation) and has no association with Pancreatitis and no addiction history.
Go figure.
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Why Does My Child Have Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis in children is rare but when I see this as a search term used by some parent, who I know is hurting, maybe even thinking it is their fault that their child has Pancreatitis, it breaks my heart.
Pancreatitis in children is rare but shit happens and ...
There are only TWO reasons I could ever see as a possible reason for a parent to feel it may be their fault that their child has Pancreatitis and that would be because of
1) Abdominal trauma due to a deliberate beating of the child resulting in severe abdominal trauma.
2) You were drunk (driving drunk or drugged) and created an accident that damaged your child.
Otherwise ...
A parent should never blame themselves.
Shit happens.
So let me address the question "Why does my child have pancreatitis?"
1) Trauma to the pancreas is a known cause in children. I myself was injured playing football. My folks, especially my mom, blamed themselves for my pancreatitis and that just isn't right. They were no more to blame than God. In fact, IF there is anyone who deserves blame it is me because I made a bad mistake. I didn't keep my head and body as low as I should have, which resulted in that abdominal injury.
2) Hereditary pancreatitis caused by a genetic predisopsition to cystic fibrosis or an autoimmune disease, hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fats) are known or potential causes of childhood pancreatitis but ...
Even though the suspected causes in #2 are mainly hereditary that does NOT mean either parent is to blame. They could no more predict their childs illness or the possibility of pancreatitis due to their upline gene pool that I can jump over the moon.
Hell, most doctors can't even diagnose pancreatitis or know what causes it (most think it's only alcoholics that get pancreatitis) so why on earth would a parent feel responsible?
3) Medications. Some medications such as antibiotics and medications used for diabetes cause pancreatitis. It is interesting to note that one class of drugs most associated with Pancreatitis are opioids (morphine, etc...) yet docotrs prescribe them for pancreatitis pain instead of using anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen to reduce and eliminate the inflammation which is the direct cause of the pancreatitis pain and resulting injury to the pancreas.
4) Infections such as Mumps. If your child get mumps they amy also get Pancreatitis.
5) Abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine can cause Pancreatitis.
6) Idiopathic pancreatitis. There are many cases with no known or suspected cause. 15% of Acute Pancreatitis and up to 40% of Chronic Pancreatitis cases have no definite cause.
If your child has Pancreatitis I know you hurt, every time you see your child in agony it is tearing at your guts. The only thing I can suggest is to find a way to help them.
Leave a comment and let me know you're alive!
Pancreatitis in children is rare but shit happens and ...
There are only TWO reasons I could ever see as a possible reason for a parent to feel it may be their fault that their child has Pancreatitis and that would be because of
1) Abdominal trauma due to a deliberate beating of the child resulting in severe abdominal trauma.
2) You were drunk (driving drunk or drugged) and created an accident that damaged your child.
Otherwise ...
A parent should never blame themselves.
Shit happens.
So let me address the question "Why does my child have pancreatitis?"
1) Trauma to the pancreas is a known cause in children. I myself was injured playing football. My folks, especially my mom, blamed themselves for my pancreatitis and that just isn't right. They were no more to blame than God. In fact, IF there is anyone who deserves blame it is me because I made a bad mistake. I didn't keep my head and body as low as I should have, which resulted in that abdominal injury.
2) Hereditary pancreatitis caused by a genetic predisopsition to cystic fibrosis or an autoimmune disease, hyperlipidemia or hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fats) are known or potential causes of childhood pancreatitis but ...
Even though the suspected causes in #2 are mainly hereditary that does NOT mean either parent is to blame. They could no more predict their childs illness or the possibility of pancreatitis due to their upline gene pool that I can jump over the moon.
Hell, most doctors can't even diagnose pancreatitis or know what causes it (most think it's only alcoholics that get pancreatitis) so why on earth would a parent feel responsible?
3) Medications. Some medications such as antibiotics and medications used for diabetes cause pancreatitis. It is interesting to note that one class of drugs most associated with Pancreatitis are opioids (morphine, etc...) yet docotrs prescribe them for pancreatitis pain instead of using anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen to reduce and eliminate the inflammation which is the direct cause of the pancreatitis pain and resulting injury to the pancreas.
4) Infections such as Mumps. If your child get mumps they amy also get Pancreatitis.
5) Abnormalities of the pancreas or intestine can cause Pancreatitis.
6) Idiopathic pancreatitis. There are many cases with no known or suspected cause. 15% of Acute Pancreatitis and up to 40% of Chronic Pancreatitis cases have no definite cause.
If your child has Pancreatitis I know you hurt, every time you see your child in agony it is tearing at your guts. The only thing I can suggest is to find a way to help them.
Leave a comment and let me know you're alive!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
More Questions About Pancreatitis That Need Answers
Here are more questions that come in the form of search keywords whereby people have found my Squidoo lens or this blog. Obviously if they are using questions as search terms they are looking for answers so to the best of my ability I am going to answer some more questions about Pancreatitis.
1) Can pancreatitis kill you?
Unfortunately yes, pancreatitis can and does kill people. Either the Acute Pancreatitis episode is so bad that they die of shock, organ failure or develop necrotizing pancreatitis which results in the death of about 30% of those who get it. If the damage done is bad enough they can still die of further complication.
2) Can chronic pancreatitis kill you?
Yes chronic pancreatitis can kill you. It can develop into acute pancreatitis of cancer of the pancreas. Many people with chronic pancreatitis eventually realize so much damage they suffer complications with lethal consequences or need to have their pancreas removed.
3) Can you get pancreatitis more than once?
Usually once is all you need to make it a lifetime experience of pleasure (that was sarcastic). There are some instances from what I have read where a patient has one mild attack and recovers completely but I doubt that holds true for the majority of cases. So in either case, whether this person is looking for an answer as to how many Acute Pancreatitis episodes you can have or if you have had one mild episode and were lucky enough to completely recover with no residual experience for say several years, can it occur again? In either instance the answer is yes.
4) How many mgs of grape seed extract for pancreatitis?
Here is the right answer: As many milligrams as it takes to find releief. Grape seed extract is non-toxic but it is so powerful in regards to eliminating free radicals and cleansing that large amounts can make you feel sick at first due to the overload of toxins flushed out through the liver and kidneys. It is best to start slowly with 50 - 100mgs 2 x per day and build up to the amount you need to begin feeling results as far as pain and nausea relief, due to the elimination of inflammation. In other words do not start with 1000 mg doses, start with 50 - 100mgs twice a day, then go to 3 times per day before you increase the dose in milligrams.
5) Why is it so damn hard for a gastroenterologist to diagnose chronic pancreatitis?
God only knows but I do have several thoughts on the subject.
A) They don't know how to diagnose. in other words they shouldn't be doctors because they simply don't have the combination of brains and common sense necessary to come to a correct diagnosis unless the condition jumps up and slaps them in the face. I've met doctors who couldn't diagnose an infected pimple on their own nose without a CT scan.
B) They don't listen because they don't care and are more concerned with when they get off to play golf or if it's time to bang some nurse.
C) They think patient's are stupid liars who have nothing better to do than waste their time because the patient is lonely.
D) They think they know what the patient's symptoms are better than the patient does and so disregards what the patient tell them.
E) They see to many patients in a day, are tired and can't think because they want more money.
Go ahead and pick one that fits the best for your circumstance.
6) Is it necessary to miss school with pancreatitis?
This has to be a parent asking, hoping their kid can go to school? I doubt if anyone who has had an acute pancreatitis episode would ask that question, of course I am assuming the patient feels ill? If the patient is ill and doesn't feel up to going to school they should definitely stay home because feeling ill is a BIG warning sign of impending Acute Pancreatitis.
7) Multiple mild acute pancreatitis doesn't lead to chronic
They don't? News to me. If the pancreas is damaged due to mild acute pancreatitis episodes it is going to become a case of chronic pancreatitis.
8) Is coconut oil good if you have chronic pancreatitis?
No. No oil is good when you have pancreatitis. The only exception is fish oil. Fish oil is highly anti-inflammatory but when your pancreas is inflamed it is not going to be a good thing to subject it to any kind of oil.
9) Do enzymes take the load off your pancreas?
Yes, enzymes are helpful for digesting food when you suffer fom pancreatitis and so they do in some respect help to take the load of producing enzymes for food digestion off your pancreas as long as they are the right enzymes.
10) Why do avocadoes cause me pancreatic pain?
Avocados cause pancreatic pain for the same reason fish oil may. Avocados are full of oil. It may be GOOD oil full of omega 3's and anti-inflammatory but an inflamed pacreas can not handle oil of any kind without reprocussions.
Ok, I'll answer more questions on another occassion.
I hope you have a pain free day.
1) Can pancreatitis kill you?
Unfortunately yes, pancreatitis can and does kill people. Either the Acute Pancreatitis episode is so bad that they die of shock, organ failure or develop necrotizing pancreatitis which results in the death of about 30% of those who get it. If the damage done is bad enough they can still die of further complication.
2) Can chronic pancreatitis kill you?
Yes chronic pancreatitis can kill you. It can develop into acute pancreatitis of cancer of the pancreas. Many people with chronic pancreatitis eventually realize so much damage they suffer complications with lethal consequences or need to have their pancreas removed.
3) Can you get pancreatitis more than once?
Usually once is all you need to make it a lifetime experience of pleasure (that was sarcastic). There are some instances from what I have read where a patient has one mild attack and recovers completely but I doubt that holds true for the majority of cases. So in either case, whether this person is looking for an answer as to how many Acute Pancreatitis episodes you can have or if you have had one mild episode and were lucky enough to completely recover with no residual experience for say several years, can it occur again? In either instance the answer is yes.
4) How many mgs of grape seed extract for pancreatitis?
Here is the right answer: As many milligrams as it takes to find releief. Grape seed extract is non-toxic but it is so powerful in regards to eliminating free radicals and cleansing that large amounts can make you feel sick at first due to the overload of toxins flushed out through the liver and kidneys. It is best to start slowly with 50 - 100mgs 2 x per day and build up to the amount you need to begin feeling results as far as pain and nausea relief, due to the elimination of inflammation. In other words do not start with 1000 mg doses, start with 50 - 100mgs twice a day, then go to 3 times per day before you increase the dose in milligrams.
5) Why is it so damn hard for a gastroenterologist to diagnose chronic pancreatitis?
God only knows but I do have several thoughts on the subject.
A) They don't know how to diagnose. in other words they shouldn't be doctors because they simply don't have the combination of brains and common sense necessary to come to a correct diagnosis unless the condition jumps up and slaps them in the face. I've met doctors who couldn't diagnose an infected pimple on their own nose without a CT scan.
B) They don't listen because they don't care and are more concerned with when they get off to play golf or if it's time to bang some nurse.
C) They think patient's are stupid liars who have nothing better to do than waste their time because the patient is lonely.
D) They think they know what the patient's symptoms are better than the patient does and so disregards what the patient tell them.
E) They see to many patients in a day, are tired and can't think because they want more money.
Go ahead and pick one that fits the best for your circumstance.
6) Is it necessary to miss school with pancreatitis?
This has to be a parent asking, hoping their kid can go to school? I doubt if anyone who has had an acute pancreatitis episode would ask that question, of course I am assuming the patient feels ill? If the patient is ill and doesn't feel up to going to school they should definitely stay home because feeling ill is a BIG warning sign of impending Acute Pancreatitis.
7) Multiple mild acute pancreatitis doesn't lead to chronic
They don't? News to me. If the pancreas is damaged due to mild acute pancreatitis episodes it is going to become a case of chronic pancreatitis.
8) Is coconut oil good if you have chronic pancreatitis?
No. No oil is good when you have pancreatitis. The only exception is fish oil. Fish oil is highly anti-inflammatory but when your pancreas is inflamed it is not going to be a good thing to subject it to any kind of oil.
9) Do enzymes take the load off your pancreas?
Yes, enzymes are helpful for digesting food when you suffer fom pancreatitis and so they do in some respect help to take the load of producing enzymes for food digestion off your pancreas as long as they are the right enzymes.
10) Why do avocadoes cause me pancreatic pain?
Avocados cause pancreatic pain for the same reason fish oil may. Avocados are full of oil. It may be GOOD oil full of omega 3's and anti-inflammatory but an inflamed pacreas can not handle oil of any kind without reprocussions.
Ok, I'll answer more questions on another occassion.
I hope you have a pain free day.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Hypertriglyceridemia Leads to Pancreatitis
I have to be totally truthful in regards to hypertriglyceridemia leading to Pancreatitis. Until recently I didn't even know a cause of AP (Acute Pancreatitis) is hypertriglyceridemia or high blood fats.
Since I am one of those curious kind of males I started looking into just how hypertriglyceridemia caused or lead to AP and what I found is it seems common sense would dictate that a complete change in diet may help resolve the issue or a complete diet overhaul in combination with Niacin may do the trick.
I say it appears to be common sense because:
1) High fat intake leads to hypertriglyceridemia and so a low fat diet of fruits and vegetabls (the vegan thing) would eliminate the high fat from food sources.
2) Niacin lowers blood fats, that is why doctors prescribe prescription strength niacin (Niaspan) to lower cholesterol and blood fats.
3) ZERO Alcohol since alcohol can raise blood fats and is toxic to the pancreas.
If you have AP due to high blood fats and your doctor has not recommended Niaspan or a Niacin supplement you might want to consider asking him or her about niacin and of course changing the way you eat to a vegan diet for a time until your blood fats and AP resolve. Then you'd want to continue in a low, low fat diet plan unless of course you enjoy pain.
If your hypertriglyceridemia is hereditary (FAMILIAL) with no secondary cause diet and niacin may help but probably won't permanently reverse the problem.
The good news, if what I read is correct, is that high blood fats do not normally cause chronic pancreatitis. Now, I am not sure how this actually plays out because it would seem to me that Acute Pancreatitis will cause some form of damage and when there is damage, chronic pancreatitis usually follows, but ...
Like I said, I am totally new to hypertriglyceridemia and the resulting AP so if this is true or untrue I couldn't tell you. If you currently suffer from hypertriglyceridemia pancreatitis you would know much better than me what is true and untrue.
I have compiled a few pieces of research that may interest you and will post them so you can read about your situation and maybe discover some information you may not have.
Why Does Hypertriglyceridemia Lead to Pancreatitis?
Definition of Chylomicron
Issues in Hyperlipidemic Pancreatitis
Since I am one of those curious kind of males I started looking into just how hypertriglyceridemia caused or lead to AP and what I found is it seems common sense would dictate that a complete change in diet may help resolve the issue or a complete diet overhaul in combination with Niacin may do the trick.
I say it appears to be common sense because:
1) High fat intake leads to hypertriglyceridemia and so a low fat diet of fruits and vegetabls (the vegan thing) would eliminate the high fat from food sources.
2) Niacin lowers blood fats, that is why doctors prescribe prescription strength niacin (Niaspan) to lower cholesterol and blood fats.
3) ZERO Alcohol since alcohol can raise blood fats and is toxic to the pancreas.
If you have AP due to high blood fats and your doctor has not recommended Niaspan or a Niacin supplement you might want to consider asking him or her about niacin and of course changing the way you eat to a vegan diet for a time until your blood fats and AP resolve. Then you'd want to continue in a low, low fat diet plan unless of course you enjoy pain.
If your hypertriglyceridemia is hereditary (FAMILIAL) with no secondary cause diet and niacin may help but probably won't permanently reverse the problem.
The good news, if what I read is correct, is that high blood fats do not normally cause chronic pancreatitis. Now, I am not sure how this actually plays out because it would seem to me that Acute Pancreatitis will cause some form of damage and when there is damage, chronic pancreatitis usually follows, but ...
Like I said, I am totally new to hypertriglyceridemia and the resulting AP so if this is true or untrue I couldn't tell you. If you currently suffer from hypertriglyceridemia pancreatitis you would know much better than me what is true and untrue.
I have compiled a few pieces of research that may interest you and will post them so you can read about your situation and maybe discover some information you may not have.
Why Does Hypertriglyceridemia Lead to Pancreatitis?
Definition of Chylomicron
Issues in Hyperlipidemic Pancreatitis
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Acidosis: A Potential Complication of Pancreatitis?
Acidosis appears to be a potential complication of Pancreatitis and in all my research not ONCE have I seen any authoritative site (medical) mention this possibility, acidosis as a complication, so I am going to give credit where credit is due and tell you that a fellow Squidoo member and pancreatitis sufferer who goes by the Squidoo handle of jopalei is to be credited with this discovery.
It appears that those who have suffered large amounts of damage and have diabetes as a result, compromised kidneys, liver, and/or lungs (possibly due to pancreatic enzymes traveling through the blood stream during an acute pancreatitis episode and damaging organs) or those who suffer with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) due to diabetes or pancreas damage without diabetes may be those who are at most risk.
Shock, which can occur during an acute pancreatitis episode is also a cause of acidosis and so is aspirin poisoning.
Since aspirin may cause acidosis it may be more prudent to use Ibuprofen for Panctreatitis Pain, especially if you already have complications such as diabetes, hypoglycemia or compromised organs. And because of this fact I am going to definitely re-think my position on using aspirin for stopping acute pancreatitis. In fact, I am going to say it again ...
It may be prudent, in light of the fact that aspirin can cause acidosis, to use Ibuprofen for stopping pancreattitis pain. And again ...
Thank you jopalei for bringing this potential risk to my attention.
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It appears that those who have suffered large amounts of damage and have diabetes as a result, compromised kidneys, liver, and/or lungs (possibly due to pancreatic enzymes traveling through the blood stream during an acute pancreatitis episode and damaging organs) or those who suffer with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) due to diabetes or pancreas damage without diabetes may be those who are at most risk.
Shock, which can occur during an acute pancreatitis episode is also a cause of acidosis and so is aspirin poisoning.
Since aspirin may cause acidosis it may be more prudent to use Ibuprofen for Panctreatitis Pain, especially if you already have complications such as diabetes, hypoglycemia or compromised organs. And because of this fact I am going to definitely re-think my position on using aspirin for stopping acute pancreatitis. In fact, I am going to say it again ...
It may be prudent, in light of the fact that aspirin can cause acidosis, to use Ibuprofen for stopping pancreattitis pain. And again ...
Thank you jopalei for bringing this potential risk to my attention.
Leave a Comment and let me know you are alive!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Grapeseed Extract Benefits
This is going to be a short post about grapeseed extract simply because I have created a Squidoo lens with tons of information and research pertaining to Grapeseed Extract Benefits.
At my Squidoo page you can spend quite a bit of time reading about grapeseed extract and come to some very definite conclusions as to why I use it for Pancreatitis pain suppression and protection of my pancreas along with the hope of reaping other benefits as well.
I hope you enjoy the read!
Grapeseed Extarct Benefits
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At my Squidoo page you can spend quite a bit of time reading about grapeseed extract and come to some very definite conclusions as to why I use it for Pancreatitis pain suppression and protection of my pancreas along with the hope of reaping other benefits as well.
I hope you enjoy the read!
Grapeseed Extarct Benefits
Leave a Comment and Let Me Nkow You're Alive!
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