tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post5208050266799821914..comments2024-01-26T00:20:32.154-08:00Comments on Overcoming Pancreatitis: Pancreas Healing: 5 Steps to Pancreas Healing After Acute PancreatitisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-70709216403883433612019-05-11T01:48:03.086-07:002019-05-11T01:48:03.086-07:00Hi Monimin - I'm guessing from what you have a...Hi Monimin - I'm guessing from what you have already said that you haven't been told the two enemies to a damaged pancreas are alcohol and FAT.<br /><br />I can't tell you how many times I have heard people tell me they eat high fat foods such as avocado with brilliant success (even helps) but that spices, grapes, apples or water cause them to be violently ill.<br /><br />The problem is that spices are extremely beneficial especially curcumin (tumeric), pepper (both black and cayenne), garlic, chili powder and host of other including ginger (similar family as curcumin).<br /><br />People eat fat one day and see no harm then they eat grapes the next and have an attack or flare and blame grapes. Grapes are EXTREMELY anti-inflammatory and grape seed extract is one of the few supplements that actually help alleviate pancreas inflammation. Vitamin C and curcumin are the others that do extremely well. Ginger is also quite good. Again ...<br /><br />FAT and ALCOHOL are the two enemies not no fat or low, low fat foods such as spices, fruits, vegetables, legumes and more. There are EXCEPTIONS to the fruits - avocado and coconut have way too much fat. So do flax seed, nuts (all kinds) and cooking oils (ALL). Oils are PURE FAT. Anyway ... This blog is OLD. I have a much newer site. IF you really want to learn how to heal and beat pancreatitis visit my newer site: https://beatingpancreatitis.com/The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-71669394086778235602019-05-10T17:12:34.759-07:002019-05-10T17:12:34.759-07:00Hello, I was very excited to find your site as it ...Hello, I was very excited to find your site as it is the only one that gives hope with this condition. I might be a strange case though, as my problems worsen when I have anything that is spicy, sour or very salty. I took some Chinese pills three weeks ago which were very spicy and could sleep all night from incredible pain radiating to my back between my shoulder blades. The next day, an avocado eased it as I'm guessing it just covered the hurting nerve part with its "cream". I used to eat a ton of berries and ginger/spices as it was helping my condition but now I am in despair and have no idea what to do. Should I try introducing the supplements you suggest gradually or should I try a super delicate diet for some time first until that sounded part heals? God help me that this pain is not here to stay for good :( I cannot imagine not being able to take ginger or raw food with vit C...! What are your thoughts on this? I'll be grateful for your opinion.Moniminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10441397366453069672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-12182230083893176062017-04-24T14:44:21.295-07:002017-04-24T14:44:21.295-07:00I'm sorry to hear about your husband. The best...I'm sorry to hear about your husband. The best anti-inflammatory for pancreatitis (IMHO) is Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) (800-1200 mg one dose) BUT with your husband's previous heart issues it may not be a great idea. I'd ask a doctor who knows about his personal heart issues whether a healthy dose or even two would be an issue ... seriously ask first! He should be in the ER. It is difficult to determine whether the attack is mild or severe, even for doctors (that's why they take so many tests and have so many criteria). I urge you to harp on him to go to the ER. I hope he is better soon :-)The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-30844696703010472422017-04-24T07:28:45.124-07:002017-04-24T07:28:45.124-07:00My husband is a truck driver just had a severe att...My husband is a truck driver just had a severe attack ! He is allergic to aspirin what do you suggest for anti inflammatory to help with the inflammation? He had his first attack about four years ago. He's a diabetic, I am not a nurse but I do work in local ER, I've seen several cases of acute pancreatitis attacks. Him being several hundreds miles away from home calling me at 1 am in severe pain and knowing that I can't get to him . It really breaks my heart! I had him to call his boss just because I told him to call ambulance which he calls his boss but didn't go for medical help! Which frustrates me being in the medical field. I'm a Cna and phlebotomist and I work in Er and lab. I know enough that he should have went to er . He's stubborn! I just don't like asking my doctors I work for advice. I've been reading your blogs this morning after being up all night talking to him, he does have 2 stents in his heart. I've already told him npo! Maybe a few sips of water off and on and to check his sugar frequently and not to take his diabetes medicine unless his blood sugar was elevated, which I know pain can cause blood sugar to rise. At least until he can get back to his work because of his stubbornness. Any suggestions on anti inflammatory alternative? Appreciate your support and advice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-82829703275304659622016-07-08T09:30:01.353-07:002016-07-08T09:30:01.353-07:00You can always try Almond milk to see if it works ...You can always try Almond milk to see if it works for you. You can always try NO fat milk and see if that works. No fat milk works for some and not for others. I can drink a little no fat milk (once or twice per week and be ok. Every day doesn't work. I've never tried Almond milk so I can't say.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-61101979508699484812016-07-07T13:35:11.977-07:002016-07-07T13:35:11.977-07:00When reintroducing food I know that all dairy is o...When reintroducing food I know that all dairy is out and nuts too. What about almond milk? The box says 2.5g fat per cup and no dairy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-42966553581273821892016-06-10T10:10:02.698-07:002016-06-10T10:10:02.698-07:00Hi kinshuk,
I'm 22 and just suffered from mil...Hi kinshuk,<br /><br />I'm 22 and just suffered from mild a the pancreatitis. It was only 10 days ago. I wonder how you're doing? I wonder what your diet was like after you were diagnosed? I'm feeling good, but having constipation and feeling bloated. I have been eating relatively normally again already, minus fatty foods (I don't drink alcohol anyway) the docs saw no damage to my pancreas or anything else. The cause was unknown, possibly medication e.g. Paracetamol and codeine, possibly thick bile. The specialist couldn't say.<br /><br />Anyway, any info would be great.Alehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418646910865809367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-54398864607233507762014-07-24T00:20:06.494-07:002014-07-24T00:20:06.494-07:00Sure you can. You can drink anything you like if y...Sure you can. You can drink anything you like if you enjoy being sick BUT if you want to heal your inflamed pancreas I'd not touch the stuff.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-67866424446860577872014-07-24T00:08:33.099-07:002014-07-24T00:08:33.099-07:00Thanks for the advice. I'll try to be a lot mo...Thanks for the advice. I'll try to be a lot more careful even though controlled and healed are somewhat similar, neither means cured. Have you ever read where I have said cured. No you have not because there is no cure so I have to disagree with you. There are others besides me who have become healed. IF you had taken the time to read the comments you may have learned that your view may be incorrect. In fact there is scientific evidence that the pancreas can regenerate under certain circumstances. You can find that info under the appropriate posts. Now - I am not going to argue with you or have a long discussion. ALL of my posts are usually backed with science, somewhere on this blog. That's the difference between you and me. I do research before I chastise someone and those that chastise me or tell me I'm wrong usually don't know squat about what they are talking about. Sorry if I hurt your feelings. But YOUR kind of information comes from those who want you to stay sick. YOU are an income source, a revenue generator, as long as you stay sick. You might even buy some surgeon a new mercedes with a surgery or two. If you want to believe you have no options and stay sick, that's your business. I on the other hand take a more proactive approach and use common sense along with science. There are some who are so damaged, usually from surgical procedures that they may never heal. IF you'd have read more of my blog you'd have read that already. Obviously you need more education on the subject of pancreatitis, acute and chronic, just like most doctors. Thanks for stopping by. IF you would seriously like a chance to heal, do more than just skim what I write. Do more than just read. Before you tell me what I say doesn't work try taking the steps it takes to heal. I would wager you have no clue what those steps are and if so aren't willing to do what it takes. Just willing to tell me I'm an idiot. I'm well, you're sick, obviously. I have people who are either getting well, or are pretty much healed. Some who have CT's that show NO damage where damage was showing before! HOW do you explain that? Come on, tell me, maybe it was just magic?The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-52406030668816719502014-07-13T11:08:08.438-07:002014-07-13T11:08:08.438-07:00I, as a someone who suffers chronic pancreatitis a...I, as a someone who suffers chronic pancreatitis appreciate most of your advice. It is a difficult situation to deal with, and can be extremely detrimental to someones entire life. We need to find the best ways to control it. I would give you one bit of advice when you are posting on the internet however. There are many people that may read your blog, and believe it as fact. It simply is NOT true however that someone can be "healed" from chronic pancreatitis. That is just simply a medical FACT. I think you are doing more harm than good by using that wording with the chronic form of pancreatitis. It would probably be more wise to replace the word healing, with the word controlling. You can do your best to eat properly, avoid alcohol totally, and monitor your health, in order to control this horrible health crisis. You cannot however heal the chronic form. I would with you would just be careful in using that term, as you are giving many how are yet fully educated on this a false sense that they will be healed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-20019138289968951942014-07-12T23:29:15.543-07:002014-07-12T23:29:15.543-07:00Can you drink N.A. beer after having pancreatitis ...Can you drink N.A. beer after having pancreatitis . It does contain less than 1%.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-25720218546800323652014-06-26T20:16:16.120-07:002014-06-26T20:16:16.120-07:00Neha IF it were me I'd reconsider my diet. Som...Neha IF it were me I'd reconsider my diet. Some folks would rather take the chance and play "russian roulette." But all you have to do is spend some time in a support group, listen to what severely damaged people say in regards to their quality of life and ask yourself: "Is eating normal worth it?"<br /><br />What most people who have chronic pancreatitis don't seem to "get" is that their next meal could be the one that starts a cascade of events that leads to death or severe disability. It is all your choice right now. If something happens (acute pancreatitis) and you sustain more damage it may never be your choice again.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-68894305446435488542014-06-26T20:06:41.461-07:002014-06-26T20:06:41.461-07:00I apologize for taking so long to reply. I would t...I apologize for taking so long to reply. I would think constipation could definitely be a problem for pancreatitis patients, especially those who follow my no, low fat diet. Fat kinda works like the "grease" and helps move fecal matter down the old tubes but water can help a lot. drink more water. Eat more high fiber foods such as beans, lentils and wheat germ (on morning oatmeal). IF those suggestions do not help after a few days try a stool softener.<br /><br />Oh and another way constipation may be linked to pancreatitis is if the damaged pancreas doesn't produce enzymes or in sufficient amounts. The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-9056063820157139652014-06-13T07:47:44.189-07:002014-06-13T07:47:44.189-07:00Hi Healthy guy,
I have read through your blog an...Hi Healthy guy, <br /><br />I have read through your blog and found it very informative. <br /><br />I was diagnoised with chronic pancreatitis 2 years ago, now I am 29 years old. I dont drink alcohol or smoke. Mine was idiopathic case. The MRI report acutually says "focal pancreatitis". My only symptom was mild pain in the upper abdomen for 2-3 months before diagnosis. my amylase and lipase levels have always been normal. Till date I am on Creon 10000. I try to maintain a healthy diet but as I have no symptoms I now eat like a normal person. Sometimes say once in 2 months I get mild pain in abdomen and it subsides in 10 days or so. But, always at the back of my mind I am scared that my pancreas might be damaging and in few years I will be sick. I do not eat red meat or drink alcohol ever and also avoid food with very high fat. But I add oil( little) to my vegetables while cooking and sometimes eat desserts and fried stuff. <br /><br />Do I have to follow a very strict diet all my life or can i relax it because I am feeling better now.<br /><br />Nehanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-3624278865048954002014-06-08T21:10:55.573-07:002014-06-08T21:10:55.573-07:00Sorry I didn't get to your comment until now.
...Sorry I didn't get to your comment until now.<br /><br />Question 1: "Will I heal completely to be able to eat anything I want after? "<br /><br />I don't know. It depends on how much you were damaged.<br /><br />Question 2: "Should I follow step 4 for months like you said or just weeks? "<br /><br />I'd do at least 4 months, preferably 6 months but if you had damage that could be seen on CT you most likely will need the diet for life but who knows?<br /><br />IF you were diagnosed with SAP (severe acute pancreatitis) and then had another attack after eating a fatty meal - that doesn't bode well for being able to eat normal again. Sorry I know that isn't what you wanted to hear but most likely on target.<br /><br />Good luck. I hope you heal.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-26744272060871022902014-05-28T06:02:38.376-07:002014-05-28T06:02:38.376-07:00Hi ! Is it possible to link constipation to pancre...Hi ! Is it possible to link constipation to pancreatitis ? I changed my eating habits was good for a while,but now I get pain after food and cant pass food through. No blod. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-48390238478207872482014-05-10T08:03:56.984-07:002014-05-10T08:03:56.984-07:00Hi Healthy Guy, this is the best resource I have f...Hi Healthy Guy, this is the best resource I have found in hours of searching online for a real life experience, doctors do talk about things without really knowing anything. I had an ERCP to remove gallstones from the common bile duct, after 2 hours of the ERCP i developed a pancreatitis and had a severe attack, was in hospital for 3 days and was discharged after introduced drinking and food. 4 days later I ate a fatty meal and had another Pancreas attack, no one at the hospital told me to avoid any food. Now i am on strict diet, it`s been a week since my ERCP now, and having found your website I will follow this strictly, I was hoping if you know : Will I heal completely to be able to eat anything I want after ? Should I follow step 4 for months like you said or just weeks ? Thank you for your amazing blog and information that is by far the best I have found in hours of browsing and despair from the Doctors statement who are already talking about extreme problems I might develop over time including cysts, giving me enzyme medication but no mention if I could heal completely or what kind of diet to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-71121029288829663682014-04-11T12:22:20.094-07:002014-04-11T12:22:20.094-07:00Exercise is good. IF you are still symptomatic the...Exercise is good. IF you are still symptomatic the jogging may jog your pancreas to much (no pun intended) and cause either pain, nausea or both. Walking may be better if you are extremely symptomatic. Riding in the car even sometimes made me nauseous and I never ever had motion sickness before, even while on board ship in the Corps. Bike riding and walking may be just the ticket.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-85411892937896686842014-04-11T12:16:12.245-07:002014-04-11T12:16:12.245-07:00Howdy - sorry to hear you have hadsome really roug...Howdy - sorry to hear you have hadsome really rough road. Purinethol is a nasty drug which you have unfortunately found out.<br /><br />I know you said you aren't a big veggie eater but I suggest you learn to be because vegetables like spincah, broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, chard, tomato (actually a fruit), onion, garlic, are extremely high in nutrients such as polyphenol flavonoids which reduce inflammation and fight cancer. They are also high in vitamins and minerals and have some vegetable protein. They offer more than fruits with far less sugar.<br /><br />You should also read my other blog @ beatingpancreatitis.com it has so me info this blog doesn't. And will soon overtake this blog in onformation.<br /><br />To answer your question about fruit, which is best. I'd focus on grapes. They contain polyphenol flavonoids called OPC's. These powerful flavonoids reduce inflammation, even kill cancer cells. The best way to get large amounts of OPC's is to get some grape seed extract. From what you have said it'll take some health doses for you to see relief but you may find it is extremely worth it. You simply can't eat enough grapes to do the same thing. The other benefits in your case will be that the extract is cheaper than a ton of grapes and - no sugar. Grape seed extract also helps with some diabetic issues.<br /><br />Visit my other blog and keep me posted. Good luck to you :-)The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-13862836164278309032014-04-11T00:38:58.040-07:002014-04-11T00:38:58.040-07:00Hello Health guy;
I had an acute pancreatitis atta...Hello Health guy;<br />I had an acute pancreatitis attack 2 years ago caused by the drug puri-nethol, was hospitilized for 6 months and nearly died from this horrendous illness. I now have diabetes as well as a result of damage done. I am reacting to almost everything I eat and my life is becomming unmanageable. I stumbled upon your site and I am extremely interested in following your diet. I will keep you posted on my progress. Thank you so much for sharing your information free. Because from this I know that you are speaking the truth. Please can you tell me what fruit is suitable to start eating as I am not a big veggie eater. I will start the v8 today, <br />Thank you again<br />Fellow suffererAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-69054287600087545032014-04-08T10:19:30.857-07:002014-04-08T10:19:30.857-07:00Any experiences you can share regarding exercise a...Any experiences you can share regarding exercise and pancreatic healing? Short jogs and bike rides ok?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-7004188672277207652014-03-18T12:18:27.538-07:002014-03-18T12:18:27.538-07:00Darcea sorry to hear you are not well. Have you be...Darcea sorry to hear you are not well. Have you been diagnosed with pancreatitis? I'm asking because you said you don't know what is causing it. Have you been told you have gallbladder disease/stones? Or SOD (Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction)? Those two diagnosis are the only reasons curcumin wouldn't be a good choice. Personally if I had only one choice in products I'd go with Now Foods Grape Seed Extract simply because I get both grape seed and vit C in one cap. Grape seed and C are the work horses I rely upon, curcumin is very excellent though as an addition. Make a powerful trio. Now to answer your questions ...<br /><br />IF it were me and I was just coming out of an acute attack I wouldn't be eating anything, nothing, for at least 3 days. Just water for hydration. The pancreas must rest. If you eat you are only going to keep the inflammation acute for a longer period and that is NOT a good thing. So I wouldn't be drinking juice for at least 3 days - if on the 4th day I felt 200% better I'd try some v8 juice or fresh organic veggie juice i had made myself to see how that worked out. Other wise only water, grape seed extract, C, curcumin and a couple aspirin or Ibuprofen to help lower the inflammation further. <br /><br />No Acidophilus. There is research that suggests probiotics are actually hazardous during an acute attack. I would take them after either until I was really well. Unless you are on antibiotics for some reason they are not necessary anyway - no matter what people tell you.<br /><br />Good luck hope you feel better soon!The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-3004715995247963162014-03-17T10:47:02.173-07:002014-03-17T10:47:02.173-07:00Thank you for your information. I'm awaiting m...Thank you for your information. I'm awaiting my results after two very bad attacks the last two days. I've been out of pain for about 16 hours now, and am drinking only water in small amounts. I just sent hubby to the store for the supplements you recommend, minus the cucumin since we don't know what is causing it yet, and the juices. Can I start the juices tonight or should I wait a few days? Also, I had been taking Acidophilus everyday, should I continue that or is that of no benefit here? Thank you for any information you can provide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-79640924702271438562014-03-15T22:32:40.065-07:002014-03-15T22:32:40.065-07:00Thanks, glad you like it. I have another also call...Thanks, glad you like it. I have another also called beatingpancreatitis.com - about the spasm: I think I have had some symptoms years ago that could be classified as spasms. Weird twitches. Never thought much about them. I guess as I started to heal they disappeared. Haven't noticed anything for years.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1242407506284661936.post-24411600066430128282014-03-15T22:28:23.206-07:002014-03-15T22:28:23.206-07:00The mouth ulcers could be from malabsorption. If y...The mouth ulcers could be from malabsorption. If your pancreas isn't producing enough enzymes to breakdown food you may be deficient in certain vitamins and minerals. A lack of B vitamins can cause mouth ulcers. IF you have celiac disease mouth ulcers are a common problem. You may want to have your doc check you out more thoroughly.The Health Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424588084683126416noreply@blogger.com