Re: Digest Number 1195 from Staci to All

[Guest guest]

Hi guys!

I guess I am feeling a bit nervous about my health. I have been feeling back

pain daily, a pain in my right upper area under my ribs daily, sometimes

nausea, sometimes diarrhea, always tired and I cannot tolerate any meat

protein (as some of you already know). I finally went in for another blood

test, and my enzymes, of course, were barely elevated (which now I am finding

is normal) My liver enzymes were elevated. This has been ever since my

gallbladder was removed last April. (Low pancreas enzymes-high liver

enzymes) Why?

My internist is now referring my to yet another Gastro. doctor. My fear is

that he will not understand about my daily pain, and that he will want to do

a diagnostic ERCP. And I know what ERCPs do to the pancreas. Plus, I do not

have time for a huge attack, as my college choir will be singing in Spain in

January and I will have my Master's Recital in April. I refuse to be sick

and in the hospital while I am preparing for these!!!!

What do you think?

Staci

[Guest guest]

Hi guys!

I guess I am feeling a bit nervous about my health. I have been feeling back

pain daily, a pain in my right upper area under my ribs daily, sometimes

nausea, sometimes diarrhea, always tired and I cannot tolerate any meat

protein (as some of you already know). I finally went in for another blood

test, and my enzymes, of course, were barely elevated (which now I am finding

is normal) My liver enzymes were elevated. This has been ever since my

gallbladder was removed last April. (Low pancreas enzymes-high liver

enzymes) Why?

My internist is now referring my to yet another Gastro. doctor. My fear is

that he will not understand about my daily pain, and that he will want to do

a diagnostic ERCP. And I know what ERCPs do to the pancreas. Plus, I do not

have time for a huge attack, as my college choir will be singing in Spain in

January and I will have my Master's Recital in April. I refuse to be sick

and in the hospital while I am preparing for these!!!!

What do you think?

Staci

[Guest guest]

Staci,

I know exactly how you feel. I've got the daily pain and major fatigue.

I'm just managing to keep my job but it is not

easy.I spent a lot of time sleeping. I can tolerate very little meat

myself so I've been trying to find other sources of protein.

I've taken to drink 2-3 Ensure High Protein Drinks every day, plus

eating things like lentils and hummus and the white colored cheeses

(less fat than others) in small amounts every day to try and make up the

protein I just can't eat in meat form.

Hydrations is another thing that can help. Drink as much water,

gatoraid, pediatlyte, etc. that can get you the hydration you need.

I hope you get enough rest and such. Nice to hear from somone else in

CA.

Kimber

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Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Staci,

I know exactly how you feel. I've got the daily pain and major fatigue.

I'm just managing to keep my job but it is not

easy.I spent a lot of time sleeping. I can tolerate very little meat

myself so I've been trying to find other sources of protein.

I've taken to drink 2-3 Ensure High Protein Drinks every day, plus

eating things like lentils and hummus and the white colored cheeses

(less fat than others) in small amounts every day to try and make up the

protein I just can't eat in meat form.

Hydrations is another thing that can help. Drink as much water,

gatoraid, pediatlyte, etc. that can get you the hydration you need.

I hope you get enough rest and such. Nice to hear from somone else in

CA.

Kimber

--

Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International

[Guest guest]

Staci,

I know exactly how you feel. I've got the daily pain and major fatigue.

I'm just managing to keep my job but it is not

easy.I spent a lot of time sleeping. I can tolerate very little meat

myself so I've been trying to find other sources of protein.

I've taken to drink 2-3 Ensure High Protein Drinks every day, plus

eating things like lentils and hummus and the white colored cheeses

(less fat than others) in small amounts every day to try and make up the

protein I just can't eat in meat form.

Hydrations is another thing that can help. Drink as much water,

gatoraid, pediatlyte, etc. that can get you the hydration you need.

I hope you get enough rest and such. Nice to hear from somone else in

CA.

Kimber

--

Kimber

hominid2@...

California State Chapter Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International