Re: gallbladder / stone issues Kiwi

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Hi Kiwi:

Welcome to the group - you will find a lot of very

friendly, helpful and supportive people here. We

truly know what you are going through.

Are you on any medications for your illnesses? Could

the medications be causing the spike in your

pancreatic enzymes? I certainly hope it is not going

to lead to another surgery. I had gallbladder surgery

many years ago, and had pancreatitis at that time too,

and it was definately no picnic!

I am 52, was dx at 45 with RA, and have since been dx

with Raynaud's, Fibro, and OA. I take meds for the RA

and fibro, as well as for asthma and high blood

pressure. So, lots of meds, but they keep me going.

We live on a small farm in southern calif with horses,

dogs, chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, doves, and one

very grumpy old turkey - we just kind of stay out of

his way - he was a 4H project gone bad lol. I try to

ride as much as I can, body and weather willing,

because it's one of the most therapeutic things I can

do for myself - I absolutely love riding and feel

" normal " again while doing it.

There are several other people in this group who also

have various difficulties and diseases of the spinal

column, as well as multiple diagnoses. It's not that

unusual - seems like you get one autoimmune disease

and others just come along and join it.

Hopefully, there is nothing too serious regarding the

pancreatic enzymes which would lead to surgery -

nobody wants that, especially with our weakened immune

system - and I hope your doctor takes a look at the

meds you are on, if you are, and see if one of them

may be causing the problem. You never know -

something we take for one thing can often turn out to

be bad for another aspect in our health.

Good luck and take care - prayers will be coming your

way that you are able to avoid further surgery -

again, welcome

Kathe in CA

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