Re: New Member searching for answers

[Guest guest]

Terry,

I take Methadone 3 times a day for my pancreas. Here's

something you might want to tell those transplant doctors. I

got this from another member who was treated by an

oncologist. The oncologist said the pain levels experienced

with chronic and acute pancreatitis is exactly the same as

that experienced by patients with pancreatic cancer and

therefore needed to be treated with the same level of pain

medications.

Maybe that will give him a clue. In addition, your husband

is free to find other transplant doctors who are willing to

work with his local doctor in treating his other conditions

besides the lungs. They are not god. Plus, due to JCAHO

regulations, they are also required to treat his pain or a

complaint can be sent to JCAHO. (http://www.jcaho.com).

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

Southwest Representative

Pancreatitis Association, International