Re: Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction/SSDI to Curt&Mardi

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In a message dated Wednesday, October 30, 2002 1:47 AM Curt&Mardi Sauve:

>>>How would someone go about getting disability for pancreatitis?

When do you know if it's severe enough? I've been off work almost

4 months this past year due to being ill with pancreatitis. Sphincter

of Oddi dysfunction to be exact. I'm being treated at Mayo Clinic and

my doctor has been great. My home doctor is also very supportive. Does

anyone have any answers...The pain has been unrelenting, worse in the

mornings after not taking pain meds for several hours I can hardly get

out of bed or even sit up. Does anyone else have most of their pain

located in their back?...>>>

Dear Curt & Mardi;

I don't really have an answer on the disability. However,

many times my pain is worse in my back that in my abdomen.

A lot of times my pain will start with a dull pain in my back

and progress to a full blown attack. One of my doctors thinks

my problem is SOD and/or the bile duct. The other doctor thinks

there are adhesions causing problems. My problems began again

in July of this year. I don't think I've managed more than 3

days in a row at work since this started back. I managed two

full days this week, but today I am not feeling well. I'm not

having severe pain but I'm still going to stay home today in

hopes I can keep it from reaching the severe stage.

Take care,

W