If you think your friend, family member or co-worker is "malingering" or simply wants sympathy from you think again as this doctor explains that pancreatitis pain is worse than cancer.
He then explains some of the genetic factors that may cause pancreatitis and reasons genetics may be involved.
So the next time you think your family member or friend is "faking the pain" remember the above video and try to imagine pain that may entice you to blow your brains out and end it - you may then get the picture
This entire site has been helpful/informative. I ran out and bought the grapefruit juice (boy had I forgotten the pucker). Going to get the supplements soon. I am already taking the pancreatic enzyme - unfortunately had another attack just last week (Mon). Had been attack free for two months...Hmmm - interestingly, my GI doc had recommended a probiotic supplement, which I started taking that same Monday morning. No longer taking it. Fortunately was finally pain free by Sun. I WILL be trying the diet, part of which I had already stumbled across by trial and error.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if my attacks differ from anyone elses, normally starts with upper abdomen pressure, then vomiting, then the upper area essentially hardens and then pain, which makes the vomitting so much more appealing :)
Sorry for the length, but I have two questions, which may or may not sound entirely stupid.
1. I have only gone to the ER once with an attack (Aug of last year). I had previously had 6 attacks within as many months, not knowing that is what it was. I am normally able to control (really take the edge off) the pain, using ibuprofen (lots). Should I always goto the hospital or only if I can't stand the pain? Warned you that they could be stupid :). I automatically stop eating and only take water until there is no pain.
2. I have noticed that you have not recommended a protein supplement shake (could also be made with water) - is there a reason why? I am doing everything possible to gain weight (was 127 before all this started, now at a whopping 100.5). If one more person asks me if I am sick...I may have to get physical - haha.
Thanks for listening and please continue to post.
Thank you,
Jenna
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Hi Jenna - In answer to your first question I can only say it would be prudent to go to the hospital when having an acute pancreatitis attack. If it were me I would take 800 mgs of Ibuprofen and the rest of my cocktail before going but it is always prudent to go if the pain does not resolve within 60 - 90 minutes. It would be prudent to go anyway because you never really know how much damage is done.
DeleteIn answer to question #2 I don't recommend protein shakes for those who have not yet healed because I have never seen one that did not contain milk, milk solids, whey (which is nothing more than milk solids) and some even contain oils and other fats. So ...
Like yogurt, milk and other foods with medium to high fat content they aren't the best of things to eat when you are trying to heal your pancreas.
Haven't posted in awhile...
ReplyDeleteHope all is well.
God bless,
John
Hi John, I haven't posted cuz I really don't have anything exciting to say lol. I am fine and I hope you are too. Let me know if I can help in some way or if you'd like me to research something in particular. And ...
DeleteThanks for checking on me man. I appreciate it! :-)