Guest guest Posted June 4, 2001 Report Share Posted June 4, 2001 , I'm so glad you have finally found the right doctor and you have my prayers that you will now get the care you deserve, the best. Your story is so sad and I hate to see doctors who misdiagnose or ignore medical evidence. I also work for a medical facility, though I work on the administrative end, it still makes me upset to see this happening to anyone. I'm glad you have found us though. This group is wonderful. Kimber -- Kimber hominid2@... California State Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2001 Report Share Posted August 4, 2001 I had my 1st attack with acute pancreatitis in May of 1998 and am now on disability. One time my pancreas hemorrhaged which caused me to develop ARDS (Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome). As a result, my lungs collapsed, and I was on a ventilator (life support system) for 14 days. I was later told it was a miracle I lived. My oxygen saturation had dropped to 35%. It's rough not being able to work. I worked for 18 straight years (10 as a deputy sheriff in Tampa, Florida, and 8 as a probation officer in Safford, Arizona where I still live to this day). The proverbial last straw occurred last October 2000 when I was in the hospital with another acute attack of pancreatitis. I quit breathing and had to be revived via CPR. Been on disability since May 2001. Oh yea, I also have Hashimoto's Thyroid disease, Barrett's Esophagus, a hiatal hernia and hypertriglyceridemia, which is what triggered my chronic pancreatitis. It's been a rough last 4 years. In 97, my 8 year old daughter passed away when she was run over and killed by a pick-up truck when she tried to cross the street. In 99, I was on life support for 14 days. In 01, I went on disability in May, and last month I found out my wife is pregnant with another man's baby. She's living with him now. My 13 year old son, Clint, lives with me. Now yall know my story. If I can be of any help to anyone, please let me know! Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2001 Report Share Posted August 20, 2001 diana, your story sounds similiar to my mom's. she went thru hell for years and passed away last jan. if you would likt to talk just send to ,morgana 1978. i don't read my email everyday but i will respond eventially. good luck and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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