- Pancreatitis when to worry reddit My gastro told me to never take ibuprofen for pancreatitis. Several bacterial infections including high h pylori. You could also go and get checked out just in You’ll likely be prescribed digestive enzymes to combat your EPI, and they helped me tremendously. The elastase value was in the 2-digit range. You won't get pancreatic cancer, that is rather uncommon. 11/01/22: hospitalized for four days with acute pancreatitis (lipase levels over 3000 U/L). Appreciate any help offered, thank you. From what I gathered here, it's possible to still have pancreatitis even with normal Lipase/amylase levels in your blood are tied to how much inflammation is going on in your pancreas as well as how much of those enzymes are in your pancreas to start with. That’s easily tested for with a fecal elastase and managed with pancreatic enzymes. Getting some labs drawn or a CT maybe might be helpful too. I have never consciously gone through Still going to the bathroom, but I'm pretty sure she hasn't drank ANY water today. You’ll likely be prescribed digestive enzymes to combat your EPI, and they helped me tremendously. When I was around 10 I had acute pancreatitis and for the next 10 years I quickly went back to eating, drinking and smoking whatever I wanted to. This later could be correlated to your lack of enzymes if your pancreas is having any sort of function loss damage due to acute or chronic pancreatitis or anything related to it, like extensive fibrosis or fatty pancreas replacement. Take care of your body and pancreas. the two things you really should not do for your pancreas. That’s about it. That and my workplace has been awesome. Had my gallbladder out in Summer 2020. Over the years (gene tests, MRI of the pancreas) no cause could be found. And then there are people like us. Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term condition. Within minutes I was puking from the intensity of the pain. Anxiety focuses from subject to another and once you are really not worried about heart palpitations anymore or they're somehow resolved your anxiety will find something else: a tingling leg making yo think you have ALS. Posted by u/th_abhishek_singh - 7 votes and 8 comments TL;DR - I have persistent mild discomfort in my left side, weight loss, and a history of binge drinking. But the pancreas was just irritated as my gallbladder had gone crazy with an 87% ejecction fraction rate. Even though my lipase doesn't elevate that much now, highest in last six months was in the 140s, the pain is just as intense as when it was strictly acute. Then they put me on morphine and starved me for 4 days in the hospital until my condition resolved. I now have EPI so take enzymes with my food, and the diagnosis is chronic pancreatitis. We all have had multiple tests done with normal to pretty normal levels and no damage to pancreas. My CT scan and EUS were both normal along with my blood tests. At the time my GI So every now and then they will cause pain and sleepless nights, but the surgeon doesn't recommend taking out my gallbladder so I've to sit and hope they don't spur another acute pancreatitis attack. The first time was blamed on drinking. as I think when we take tablets we naturally worry Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. There is some risk to that. If you have pancreatitis, you're often told to fast -- clear liquids only for 48-72 hours to give your pancreas time to rest and for inflammation to go down. Now I realize, especially when it comes to the pancreas, that many don’t have a clue and can be downright nasty and degrading. View community ranking In the Top 10% of largest communities on Reddit. I had stomach problems for years, and think my doctors missed my pancreas problem. They may not have caught it if she went in at the first sign of Hi, I just want to check one last time because I can tell my anxiety is really getting to me and I can't tell what's going on anymore. I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and pancreas divisum at 20. Looking for advice. I had similar stools and after testing found out I had pancreatic insufficiency and put on enzymes. I don’t know if I would bet money on pancreatitis at this point and I worry the focus on a single diagnosis limits your diagnostic & management potentials. Normal labs would not end with a pancreatitis diagnosis. I didn't have severe pain in the upper left quadrant after I became sick with Long Covid. Felt similar to my first attack (a little less severe, but my first attack was a doozy. Obviously there are rare exceptions. You should keep testing. I have no idea what chronic pancreatitis is like, but now I have pancreatic insufficiency as a result, so that's fun. NO. I wouldn't worry too much about it if you are feeling better. I never drank but I did smoke and, I’m not gonna lie, it was hard to quit and I still have days that I miss it. 8 mg/dL and now it’s is 3. GI doc thinks it’s pancreatitis, but tests show nothing. There's a community for whatever you're interested in on Reddit. The only cure that I've heard of is a pancreas transplant, which very few people get. Your pancreas is digesting itself. I will have a CT scan scheduled when the doctor's office receives preauthorization. I am a worried and want a GI to confirm/deny. Another thing is leftover food. I’m starting to worry about long term damage to my pancreas. I would actually put them almost on equal footing though maybe pancreatitis was slightly worse. Then you slowly reintroduce solid food, sticking to a strict low fat diet. I have chronic malnutrition issues that the tube manages to help but still struggle with maintaining good potassium, magnesium, protein levels & red counts. Alcoholic here, three years sober in December. I'm not a doctor, I'm just someone who has been having recurring acute pancreatitis for over 20 years and starting to move into the realm of chronic pancreatitis now. I used to think doctors and nurses were gods. Yesterday after vomiting and more pain he went into the ER. I do understand that can sound very weird but the pancreas often presents in different ways so that’s why a very specific criteria is required for the full diagnosis. Since I had my gallbladder removed 11 years ago, I was worried it was a heart attack and hubby called an ambulance. If your pancreas has lesions from alcoholism, it will not heal, will go into shock, and you may die. While it’s true that EPI is most commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis it is not the only cause. 5 days. Hello everyone I (22 year old male) need some advise from those here to tell me how poor my health is at this point I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis since I was 9 years of age and only started drinking when I was 18 (legal age in my country) however I Basically I've been having some stomach issues and l'm worried it could be something serious like pancreatic canceras my grandmas brother and their dad both have had it. This always helped me more than anything. Acute pancreatitis: Symptoms of Inflamed pancreas (acute pancreatitis) may include: severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away; and. 12/17/22: ER visit because I had similar symptoms as I did when I had pancreatitis the first time. Blood work and ultrasound were normal. But if everything is continually clear then it’s probably not pancreatitis. Post Pancreatitis Help . Hi! So I currently don’t have any pancreatitis symptoms anymore. It sucks to live like a nun at 24. Please don't downvote me! If you're reading this the opposite likely applies to you. Had a breakout for the first time in years. The pancreas is a vital organ located behind the stomach that plays a key role in digestion and blood sugar regulation. Fat in stool along with floating stool as well. Pancreatitis can also tell us more, in this case the lack of pancreatitis would be a good sign. 1 Entry of acidic chyme stimulates the release of It may not feel like a 40 year old could understand but my first reported acute episode was when I was 13. But good for you for being a month sober. My labs have been normal. Doctor confirmed the diagnosis was pancreatitis (again) with “elevated” lipase (I never got the numbers). That's what I'm thinking but my practitioner is leaing towards pancreatitis rather than SIBO because my symptoms are more nausea and constipation. I wouldn't worry too much about Chronic Pancreatitis, not Cancer at this stage. I get the impression that diagnoses of pancreatitis can take many incidents and months of investigation for most people. At this point I wanna cry he sees how upset I get and I tell him that I know the problem lies in my Pancreas. In acute pancreatitis, digestive enzymes become activated while still in the pancreas, leading to inflammation and damage to the organ itself. My eating habits were normal. I got acute pancreatitis, before chronic pancreatitis, somewhere in the range of thirteen times in three years. So basically, your labs just show you don’t have active acute pancreatitis and you need other testing to determine if you need enzyme supplements. Good luck to everyone! Wish there was more help for those suffering from Current research about chronic pancreatitis and smoking suggests smoking is almost as hard on the pancreas as drinking for chronic pancreatitis so if you do either one, now is the time to get support for stopping both. Has the pain been constant for two weeks? Sounds like you should go to the doctor. Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. Second trip, a few weeks later, a CT scan showed swelling around the pancreas and a cystic lesion in the pancreas head. This year I decided to do a full health check - I am 37 years old, I have Chronic Calcifying Pancreatitis since I am about 11, I had for sure over 20 ERCPs, 1 ESWL, several stents and a big surgery. In a way, researching all this, I'm worried that I'm giving myself a sense of false hope. I have a Dr here uses that term, but most often they call it type 2. MRI/MRCP can sometimes visualize the pancreas better. I’m only 30 years old, and am terrified of chronic, daily pain. My understanding of chronic pancreatitis caused diabetes, is that once you have it, you can manage it but not reverse it. My doctor says he believes I have a subset of mild Chronic Pancreatitis that most likely will not progress. If you can keep it under control, you should be fine. It was like a domino effect, gallstones to pancreatitis and pancreatitis to the blocked duodenum. Serum lipase and amylase are to diagnosis acute pancreatitis. This community is open to all despite their official diagnosis or where they are in the diagnostic process. Gallstones and alcohol are the two Pancreatitis is inflammation in your pancreas. 6mm then 3. It is better for the gallbladder. The bad part of pancreatitis is there isn’t much they do besides control the pain. The enzyme dissolves the protein of the pancreas itself instead, which is super painful. My pancreas pain can crawl around a bit so having this gallbladder pain more off to the side didn’t raise any alarms for me that it was different. I wouldn't worry about them at all, I've known them for a while now and it's completely platonic. My pancreas was minimally chronic and the doctors refused to do anything and said they'd just watch it. I thought that it might be possible that a kidney was about to make it's journey out (I typically get one every ten years or so. I drank heavily and quit at 27. Acute episodes are almost always incredibly painful and long term or consistent moderate to severe pain is usually diagnostic of chronic pancreatitis. IND but reach out to ur GP/PCP and have them run a pancreatic elastase stool test. Your symptoms are pancreatitis symptoms but so are lots of things. Pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas caused by the activation and retention of digestive enzymes. These pains are new so I can’t go back and say to myself “you’ve felt this before and it turned out to be nothing serious. So about 6 months ago I was diagnosed with epi and SIBO. Hoped you aren’t in It’s not abnormal for early imaging to miss things but you’ve had every single non-invasive test available without evidence of pancreatic changes to explain your symptoms. I’ve read time and time again that anxiety can bring on flares, is this true? Would anxiety cause ones early chronic pancreas inflammation to keep spreading? Visiting a friend w chronic pancreatitis; worried she's in worse condition than she I have chronic pancreatitis and have had 3 episodes of acute pancreatitis. I always looked at it as just go. Reddit iOS Reddit Android Reddit Premium About Reddit Advertise Shouldn’t worry about tests much you’re going to have to get used to them if you are experiencing flare ups what helps is eating moderately and or nun at all as for the diet even if you They can go in and put a stynt in to force it to drain. For the most part, you don't have to worry about death soon. So like right where your breast plate ends, but in the middle. The oncologist said they seemed improved but i was hoping someone here could offer a 2nd opinion. To upper/lower back, stomach, etc. You probable If acute pancreatitis symptoms are left untreated, they can develop into necrotizing pancreatitis, a serious condition that can lead to pancreatic death, sepsis, and shock, threatening life by decreasing blood flow to other organs. Chronic pancreatitis can present with low levels (like 0-6) but generally that is used to correlate with other clinical indications like visible chronic damage & a history of AP and/or functional or genetic factors. Only advice I can give you is to try and distract yourself with things you love doing, anxiety and stress are very very likely to bring you unwanted symptoms, namely appetite loss, abdominal pain and fatigue, don't overthink if those symptoms appear. It is an expected or potential result in patients with chronic pancreatitis or exocrine insufficiency but having it does not mean you have those conditions. I’m just worried about the dehydration if he continues to throw up every 20 min - not that there is anything left to come up, it’s just nausea making him gag. I A family member is going through pancreatic cancer and got these results. I'm still waiting for surgery. I’m getting an endoscopic study done in the next month because nobody knows why it’s happening. As for the mono. The worst pain has been gone a week, and im back to work, but it still hurts most of the day. Im starting to worry about it. I had necrotising Pancreatitis 3 months ago - I spent some time in ICU and had some systematic issues as a chain effect - pleural effusions, among other things. ” If my HIDA scan showed my gallbladder isn’t working properly I wouldn’t be that worried. So pancreatitis is usually quite painful. I don't think I'll 'cure' my pancreatitis, but I want to give my body the best chance it can at fighting the disease. You can try fasting until you see a doctor. It’s active and good support. I’m 46, I was a 20 year alcoholic with a 12/1/20 sober date, so I know why I have pancreatitis. In the long term staying at home, sipping water and fasting is really damaging and leads to worse permanent damage to the pancreas. The damage to the pancreas can get Hi I'm a 32yo male that has recently been dealing with what us believed to be chronic pancreatitis as a result of recurring non obstructive bialary acute pancreatitis caused by what we belive to be sphincter of oddi disorder 3x with the first occurring about 2 years ago about a and the worst last November with lipase at 1800 which is super high. The pseudosyst I have now actually burst in December, and that was painful. Pancreatitis is associated with pain and a handful of other symptoms, some of which can be severe. Start keeping a symptom/food journal to figure out your triggers. Generally I find for me I won't heal without hospitalisation or fluids. Idk. I’m a 32 year old guy that was in great health with a 6 figure job doing what I love the most, climbing cell phone towers until I ended up in the hospital in the worst pain of my life a year and a half ago with an acute pancreatitis attack. started smoking cigs at 14. Most of the pancreatitis story say “you’d know if “And if this debris is in your pancreatic duct, where digestive juices come out and help digest food, it can cause mild episodes of pancreatitis. A lot of my substance abuse came from undiagnosed disorders and lack of self care - when I developed the chronic pancreatitis I was completely unaware of what it was. Apparently pancreatic cyst are very common and 99% are benign. I've decreased my drinking drastically, and the doc recommended I go on Creon and take meds for the SIBO. seeking advice/support I've had 2 Acute pancreatitis is diagnosed based on laboratory results, correlated with symptoms and, usually, imaging that shows pancreatic inflammation. One of the gallstones got lodged in my pancreas which cause the pancreatitis. Hi! I underwent years of being told the pain was in my headanxiety, psychosis. I am with you,It is bad enough that most of the public has no idea about the pancreas, but it is damn scary that a lot of the medical field doesn’t either. Or check it out in the app stores education and advocacy for patients with pancreatitis and their caregivers. Your right when talking about acute pancreatitis, but chronic pancreatitis has a varying pain profile. You SHOULD be able to live a normal life and not have to worry about these sorts of things. My lipase is always normal. You don’t want this. It was my own idea to get a GI map. Stay away to limit minor attacks or a bigger attack. Ever since getting my gallbladder out, I sometimes felt a fullness in my RUQ, right under my ribs where it used to be. I guess one positive is that after all of that, I walked out with a hospital bill of $30 for the crutches I took with me when I left, no insurance, completely public Medicare. Hi. They both suck. I read that low serum lipase could indicate chronic pancreatitis. im now scared to even eat anything. I've been feeling super bloated for few months now, l've notice that the bloating was somewhat more towards the left side which I found odd. My partner has been experiencing some pain and nausea the last few days. I am also a type 1 diabetic with hereditary pancreatitis & pancreas divisum. On 8/8/23 I was diagnosed with pancreatitis and gallstones. Additionally, while it’s true it can take awhile to show upon imaging and there is minimal change chronic pancreatitis, you’ve had a significant amount of testing over a long period of time and it Just had my six month check up after being hospitalized for 3 nights and 2 days with a mild alcoholic induced acute pancreatitis attack. I lost 50 lbs from fasting and kept complaining. So now he will always have the bypass because the hole from stomach connecting to jejunum will heal to a permanent connection. That would likely be especially true if there’s a trigger that’s not being addressed. I asked my doctor this exact question, and she said that it is possible especially with chronic pancreatitis to have a flare up without raised lipase levels. Like another commenter said, continue seeking information and diagnosis because there could be something else underlying it especially if you're so young. A subreddit dedicated to support, education and advocacy for patients with pancreatitis and their caregivers. This isn't really true though. Starting to worry that maybe my pain for the last 3 years was not my gallbladder and stones and possibly CP which docs brushed off when I asked if it could be pancreas related. r/pancreatitis: A subreddit dedicated to support, education and advocacy for patients with pancreatitis and their caregivers. Now I'm 20 and I got out of the hospital and im recovering from severe necrotizing pancreatitis. However, there are a fair number of overlapping issues that carry the same symptoms. I have given birth to four children, and acute pancreatitis was by far worse. Reading through medical literature online, it doesn't seem like there is a distinction between a "flare-up" or "acute pancreatitis". I was at a local community hospital as a pediatric pancreatitis patient being seen by a GI Dr that pretty much only treats adults. The production of enzymesused in the digestion of food, including fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Hi! I was diagnosed with EPI after 2 low elastase tests. But at 20 drinks a day, they have bigger things to worry about than pancreatitis. Meal time is when the pancreas creates protein dissolving enzymes that cannot leave the swollen pancreas to get added to digesting food. Not impossible, but not likely. seeking I recently had my third pancreatitis attack, and was in hospital for about 8 days. My lipase was low 69 (ref: 73 - 393 unit/L). Pain that is so significant, you can’t think straight and/or breathe. I don’t want to disregard your concerns but I also worry something else is being missed. aka I'm great at self sabotage. Really worried about what this could be. Told not to worry just avoid alcohol. Hi there, I just went through a terrifying 2 weeks after a wellness scan showed up 2 very small cysts on my pancreas. My husband (36) is on day three of Creon (36,000 dose taken immediately before three meals and a snack). 8 acute attacks later, and getting a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis, my pain is now controlled with It takes a really long time for your pancreas to get past what has happened to it. he promised me that my pancreatitis was an isolated event, id never get it again and told me not to worry about it and then I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis at a major academic teaching hospital when I And just to help a bit more: if you’ve never had an episode of acute pancreatitis then it’s exceedingly rare to develop chronic pancreatitis. Please join the Facebook group Chronic Pancreatitis and TPIAT. I’ve had that with my pancreas, too, but it usually starts sore and builds to severe. The most common symptom is abdominal pain. I've had multiple MRIs, CT scans, an endoscopic ultrasound and a endoscopic ultrasound with a While they aren’t worried about them the big one is sensitive so I use that as an indicator for how much food I eat in one sitting, more for = more pressure = more pain. You don’t. I was kind of relived at first because it wasent as painful, but its been 17 days now and it was always over in tops 10 days. There are people diagnosed with CP and pancreatic damage. inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). I had the same symptoms. My bilirubin was really high and I stayed in the hospital to get it down in the 100s. Anybody with any form of pancreatic issues (acute or chronic) should steer clear from alcohol for the rest of The pancreas hurts in the middle of your upped body. Should I worry and go into the hospital today/tomorrow or just monitor those symptoms to see if I have the bad signs like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, etc? Also, does anyone know if diet can cause a flare? Cheers (maybe not lol) Edit: went to ER and they said no signs of pancreatitis or even acute pancreatitis. Have a family history of pancreatic cancer and worried it could be that. gallbladder problems. Acute pancreatitis, for me, warrants a hospital stay due to vomiting, nausea, and dehydration, along with severe, 8-9, abdominal pain that radiates to the back which lasts for several days. Low pancreas enzymes, though standard test showed normal. I was diagnosed at 6, experienced pain my entire life, but yet I started heavily drinking in my early 20's. Is it possible to have pancreatitis (chronic) even though I didn't have the severe acute pancreatitis before? I have chronic pancreatitis, I was in a full blown flare up and my lipase levels were 87. I was on but mostly got off as I was worried it Posted by u/albinoman21 - 3 votes and 18 comments Now my pancreas, I believe is burnt out and runs right around 6-20 even during acute attacks, so now it is "but your lipase are low, so you are good. I do always think it’s important to get each episode of acute pancreatitis or each flare of chronic pancreatitis documented by doctors so you have the established history. Hey guys! Have been very grateful to have this community for support and anecdotal information. 1 When chyme reaches the duodenum, pancreatic secretions are triggered by 2 duodenal hormones: secretin and cholecystokinin (CCK). Endoscopic ultrasound is the “gold standard” for pancreatic testing but done under sedation so it’s not just a simple test. Got GB removed and still have same problems months later and now my recent MRI is showing inflammation. She said nah, they are always like that - just a bunch of fun loving guys. I could exercise and work. finally after repeat miscarriages and constant pancreatitis due to hormone fluctuation, I found a pancreas-specific GI who took one look at a previous MRI and said “oh! You have pancreatic divisum! And I had my first ERCP and my life changed forever. Waiting to run labs again after being off ozempic for a few weeks now. Apparently the doctors suspect I actually had an inflamed pancreas due to mono so I had to treat it like pancreatitis. I did read in a medical journal that acetaminophen poisoning can cause acute pancreatitis but even that is very rare, so I think this article glosses over that a but causing some extra worry. Types then go and look up "Chronic Pancreatitis". Over time, those mild episodes of pancreatitis can cause chronic inflammation and eventually lead to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. It almost feels numb, full, and bloated. Reply Anyone in here can attest, pancreatitis= extreme pain. The pancreas is in the middle of everything and the pain permeates throughout your whole upped body. I If you suspect it is anything pancreas related then a good food rule to live by is "if it flys or swims, it's safe to eat", so mostly chicken and fish plus lots of fruit and veg. Or check it out in the app stores education and advocacy for patients with pancreatitis and their caregivers. EPI typically happens when there's inflammation of the pancreas, and so the digestive enzymes don't get released into the small intestine properly and instead start uhhh digesting the pancreas, which over time can damage the cells that make the enzymes. My gallbladder did cause more pain for my pancreas due to the sludge in the bile ducts but that was light compared to the appendix. I've also had 4 kidney stones incidents, with one of them being incredibly painful. I know the only way to find out is to get tested but everything takes so long and I guess I just want people’s opinions. I lost a ton of weight despite eating a lot and flatulence smelt terrible. Unfortunately my pancreas was partly obscured by gas, so it wasn't a great view of the pancreas itself. That being said his pain isn't chronic, so I doubt its CP. It’s not used to treat bloating though reduced bloating and discomfort is often a benefit. Internet Culture (Viral) the doctors I had met asked me not to worry about fatty pancreas but advised me to take a good diet and small meals and the reason for the pain turned out to be H pylori bacterial infection during an Only amylase/Lipase test and pancreas ultrasound (seemed okay but there was suboptimal view of tail of pancreas) ng but I would not want to take pancreatin unless my pancreas wasn't producing enzymes. To my understanding at least. The only thing with a long lasting effect is therapy, potentially in combination with medication and lifestyle changes Still, it becomes a fall-back diagnosis for many doctors because it's the second most common cause of pancreatitis behind gallstones. There are a fair number of known etiologies for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and, unfortunately, sometimes we just never fully know what caused someones pancreatic issues. I got it again in Nov 2023, which is when it crossed over into chronic. That being said, elastase is the diagnostic test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) and not technically pancreatitis. I know someone who has had pancreatitis for over 50 years. I was increasingly bothered by stools that could not be flushed down the toilet. maybe your lady is similar. The intestinal phase controls the rate of gastric emptying to ensure that digestive and absorptive processes are appropriately carried out in the small intestine. Hope u This calendar year I had a few nights that I had abdominal pain and extreme vomiting/diarrhea. I mentioned this to me endocrinologist and labs results showed elevated pancreas enzymes. This means it appears suddenly and generally lasts a short time. His levels were elevated (in the 500 range) which is the least severe of any of his pancreatitis attacks. Just a video visit). I've been using weight loss injections since January (first semaglutide and now tirzepatide) and after Pancreatitis can be an acute condition. It’s usually temporary (acute) but can also be a life-long (chronic) condition. You’ll probably end with an EUS and probably have no sign of damage. 2 that’s 4 times more than it was before!!! He also says that my Lipase is slightly elevated but nothing to worry about. My sister in law has had pancreatitis again since having hers removed. Increasing your fibre intake could help with digestion especially if you're eating a low fat diet. vomiting and/or diarrhoea What to do. The IV help reduce scarring on the pancreas so it's really important you get them. Another time that landed me 4 days in the hospital, they raised to 408. When I left I had a surgery date of Back in March when I did my bloodwork my Bilirubin was 0. Emergent symptoms would be if you start to feel very unwell with pain that stops you in your tracks, persistent nausea, vomiting, a fever. also, I see your worried opiate use is making you at higher risk for developing pancreatic cancer but I’d try not worry about that too much, opiates are very often used long term in Chronic pancreatitis requires a bit more testing but serum lipase and elastase isn’t appropriate. Full disclosure: I am a major hypochondriac. I had pancreatitis on 8/11/23. There are two types of pancreatitis: acute and chronic. If this is something you're worried about, find Even naturally, they can irritate the pancreas. He’s still experiencing horrible gas, abdominal pain and fatty poos. It can be frustrating. You could even be dealing with something like Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) which has similar but usually milder symptoms than pancreatitis. For context, I have elevated amylase (156) and a normal but lower end lipase (14). Have you tried an attack that lasted as long as this? He got better quickly so we just gave him some bland chicken and rice and he slept early. Diet can contribute to inflammation, but diet's role in instigating pancreatitis is mostly in your gallbladder. Pancreas medicine is advancing more now and tests can be done over time to monitor any changes, increase in issues and just keep an eye out for masses etc. By the way, I never presented with acute pancreatitis and never had a lipase over 186, so it’s possible to develop acute on chronic pancreatitis with sub clinical acute episodes. When I do drink really sugary alcohol drinks, my back pain flares up and my pancreas does give me pain. Call your doctor straight away or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects. Pancreatitis and anxiety . It seemed to cover the whole back horizontally. Haven't exactly made many healthy choices since then - and now I'm worried I could have pancreatitis. Calprotectin test negative. 2. At its height, pain was about a 7-8/10. The production of a variety of hormones vital to metabolism and in particular the production of insulin, which is important for contr Yes, acute pancreatitis can be life threatening, but you have experience with acute pancreatitis. A controversial drink A glass of red wine a day reduces the risk of pancreatitis. Eat fat, gallbladder releases bile, tube gets clogged, pancreatic enzymes back up into your pancreas. Generally. I was in the hospital for 2. I had severe necrotizing pancreatitis and spent 8 weeks in the hospital) I was diagnosed with severe exocrine pancreatic insufficiency years ago. My question is, what is your sign to go to the hospital? First time around I just took the pain until it was too late - but this is the first time I fee this way, so Get the Reddit app Scan this QR code to download the app now. stepmomlife_ ADMIN MOD Worried & nervous . Or check it out in the app stores worried, don’t know what to think or do just worried I’m going to die or never get better Pain, acute Unfortunately, for us suffering from pancreatitis that's a big no no, as it can be to hard to break down all that at once,which can cause the pancreas to often times release to many/wrong enzymes and start to break itself down, that's what pancreatitis is(the pancrease releasing it's own enzymes which starts to "digest/destory" itself/yourself. The two siblings I know that had bad out ones did go to arguably one of the most experienced teams in the world at U Minn and they still had poor outcomes and talk about tough, these siblings have hereditary pancreatitis and have been symptomatic with it since they were babies and toddlers; they lost their dad to pancreatic cancer when they I getting ready to check out of the hospital for the 2nd time this month due to pancreatitis flare ups. My bloodwork says amylase and AST/ALT COUNTS ARE normal, and I've reduced my alcohol intake Pancreatitis hurts a lot, for more than a moment (recurring often), and is worse directly after eating. So glad to hear you finally got the EUS you've been waiting for and didn't have any significant signs of CP! :-) I've gone back and forth myself on whether I should take prednisone, given I've had recurring abdominal pain and had an incident several years ago that looked very much like AIP (a hyperechoic mass on the tail of my pancreas, resolved on its own) . Edit 2: the vet told us as long as she was eating and not acting lethargic we shouldn't worry. All normal. Better to suffer with experts around that are constantly checking your blood work than to suffer at home not knowing if it will continue to worsen or not. Nothing to worry, though. Your levels are absolutely normal and on their own are not concerning for I was born with PSRR1 genetic mutation aka hereditary pancreatitis. Ended up speaking to a PA that specializes in GI/ pancreatic issues. " Even after a catscan showing clear acute pancreatitis, they said I'm fine. Unfortunately, you and I don’t get that option and the fact that you’ve already had alcohol-induced I had gallstone pancreatitis, and while I haven’t had pancreatitis again since, my surgery was only eight months ago. from the Mayo Clinic and know lots of Docs there. That’s not a very reputable site, medical journals or published studies etc are better for this kind of info. I find the whole thing completely strange, as I never heard of the pancreas until last March. . But if you’re able to manage at home then waiting for an actual appointment is probably the best move. We eventually found out I have hereditary pancreatitis. Thankfully I live 5 mins. Worried it was CP all along. Many hospitalists have told me 3-6 months to get back to 100 percent. It was considered a mild case. Yea we have several heating pads so I’ve got those for him, he’s taking gravol suppositories since he can’t keep the pills down, and is sipping water/electrolytes. Those are supposed to stay in your pancreas, but with inflammation it leaks into your blood and can do damage and oxidation everywhere else. I have a consult with my GI in 16 days (I do not feel like I can wait that long, and it's not a procedure. I see here that people have flare ups, fast, and that this is common. I’m relatively new to my chronic pancreatitis diagnosis. I think in my lifetime I had about 80 acute pancreatitis attacks and a Thc has saved my bacon a few times with pancreas swelling and pain. 25-40 heavy drinkers, abdominal pains, poop problems. I have dropped 23 pounds over the summer along with diarrhea every single day 7-9 times a day. We see too many alcohol-caused pancreatitis cases every week to even consider letting anyone drink ever. ONCOLOGIC FINDINGS: History of metastatic pancreatic tail adenocarcinoma, with: A couple of weeks ago, just before Valentine's Day, I developed a dull constant pain in my mid back area. 5mm). You may feel the pain from your stomach area (abdomen) to your back. All scans said that I do not have pancreatitis, and I've never had AP, but I was worried regardless. Or check it out in the app stores TOPICS. I’ve been experiencing these symptoms on and off for about 3 years now, somehow I stumbled upon this sub and now I’m worried I’ve got chronic pancreatitis. They told me from the start to not worry, take as long as I need to get better and my job will be waiting for me whenever I'm ready. Pancreas enzymes, when taken for confirmed EPI or history of pancreatitis, doesn’t usually have a noticeable effect other than allowing for proper digestion due to replacing missing enzyme. I can totally hear what you are saying. The most common Fully convinced I have pancreatitis, as I have every symptom minus jaundice. On top of that ibuprofen doesn’t really help with pancreatitis. This is why I always encourage people who are having gallstone attacks to not try to get rid of their gallstones “naturally” because every attack is No problem at all! I'd recommend going to the hospital. I had drank fairly heavy the day before but not much to be worried about for most people, 11 beers over the course of a day. ADMIN MOD EUS scan revealed no issues but diagnosis says signs of early Chronic Pancreatitis. If the CT scan showed inflammation on the pancreas, I definitely would try to see if you have CP (chronic pancreatitis - which is possible even if this is your first attack). The pain wasn't severe enough yet to worry about. It took a while but at 64 I had my pancreas removed. It can typically be either type2 due to Insuline resistance or Type3C due to pancreatic loss of function. I had more pain from my appendix when it went bad suddenly. Fecal elastase and fecal fat testing would diagnose EPI. CT with contrast or pancreatic protocol is the easiest and least invasive. Maybe I'm being paranoid but I'm so worried because it feels like she's not acting like herself again. It's also good news for those worried about pancreatic cancer. I understand the need for answers but there isn’t always a clear one available. Reallty appreciate any insight anyone can provide. Just be nice to your pancreas and keep it running. I've now got moderate to severe chronic pancreatitis, even though the only change is the duct has a stricture causing all my pain. Turns out, i have bile sludge in my gallbladder that effecting pancreas since liver, pancreas and gallbladder work hand in hand. Labs at the hospital showed high amylase and lipase levels, but thankfully the CT didn't show any inflammation, so it was a very mild case. Stop using Saxenda® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. I am extremely worried that this case of pancreatitis may lead to pancreatic cancer. Hi, I just had my 3rd acute pancreatitis episode and the doctors officially labeled it as chronic. Acute episodes aren't mild. Im really anxious and worried right now that i may have permanently messed myself up, considering its now painful just drinking water. Want to know if early/mild pancreatitis is a thing and if others have had it. I had a pancreatic pseudo cyst drained via a stint in November ‘22. ) I've never had acute pancreatitis but I wonder if I may have developed chronic pancreatitis because of my diabetes and alcoholism: I have chronic pain in my ribs due to costochondritis (rib inflammation), but I do worry there are pancreatic issues. I (19) male am very worried I may have end stage chronic pancreatitis. So unless they are a pancreatitic specialist they really don't know what to do with lipase levels for the pancreas. But at this point I've got very little to lose and everything I'm attempting is all evidence based from medical journals. By the way, I never presented with acute pancreatitis and never had a lipase Should I worry and go into the hospital today/tomorrow or just monitor those symptoms to see if I have the bad signs like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, etc? Also, does anyone The pancreas has many functions, but broadly speaking they can be divided into: 1. With that said, that is all I used to notice, is a slight pain here or there. The next morning during lunch he vomited again so we took him to the emergency vet and they said his pancreatic inflammatory level was so high. I would suggest doing another scan 6 months later (avoiding fat / alcohol in the meantime completely - as in zero alcohol at all) and seeing if the inflammation is still Don't worry dude I've had it for 27/27 years of my life and been chronic since I was a small child, those mortality statistics are gonna take in to account a whole host of other things- people usually getting diagnosed in middle age or later so are gonna die sooner anyways, reasons for it can include alcoholism and cystic fibrosis which shorten life span and it can cause things like Firstly, before discussing pancreatitis and when to worry, it is essential to understand what it is. Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory condition of the pancreas that occurs suddenly. Having said that, if it's secondary to pancreatic disease, then it is 3c. We seem to be ok with fresh cooked foods but the same food when leftover can cause problems. 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