HEMOAPHUERISIS for pancreatitis

April 8, 2000

I have a fact sheet but can't figure a way to post it. I have been

having these treatments since 1994. THEY WORK> West Penn Hospital in

Pittsburg. As i get older and my condition worsens I have these

treatments more often, for awhile last year I had them every two

weeks. Have not gone to every 5 weeks and hope to be able to return

to a maintenance schedule of every 2-3 months.At this hospital it is

in MED short stay as an out patient. Call your medical centers and

ask for this or Aphuerisis Center. This treatment is standard now for

pancreatitis.I opted fro this instead of duct procedure. I am able to

get these, one day of rest if I am not to far gone at time of

procedure, and have cut pain meds to minimal.This treatment removes

fat from the blood therefore removing the fats that are causing the

pancrease to immobilize- that's why we have pain. I can actually feel

the fluid and pockets leaving my pancreas during treatment. It takes

about an hour and a half, sometimes more if I am really ill, to

complete. This treatment has allowed me some quality of life. I am at

least up on my feet alot of the time. whereas before I was bedridden

for one year 8 full months. Did you know that during a pancreatitis

attack the pancrease actually eats itself?Also, this along with

insulin therapy helps keep the pancreas form burning out. It also

eliminates stress on the pancrease. I am especially worried

about you. Morphine? Really bad for you. Please inquiry about this

treatment. There are few doctors who are aware of this. My specialist

is an oncology and blood specialist.If I know what city you are in

I'll try to find a Center for you to call. a

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