Re: Pancreas Divisum - to

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

Thanks for taking the time to answer some of my questions. My Dr has not yet

discussed enzymes with me but I plan to bring this up on Thursday. At this

time I have not noticed a link to fatty meals but have been trying to avoid

them as I understand they can make things worse. Today has been pretty bad

,thankfully it comes and goes. The hard part is that I get the feeling people

think Im just whining and that I dont look sick, so I try not to say anything

about it.

I plan to keep a log of all my meals and activities and pains between now and

Thurs Dr visit to see if I can figure out what is triggering this.

Thanks Again,

[Guest guest]

> Im new to the group and was recently diagnosed with

Pancreas Divisum

> and Recurrent acute Pancreatitis.

>

Dear ,

I'm sorry for the circumstances which prompted you to seek out

this group, but glad that you found us so you could share your

story and concerns with others who have experienced similar

problems. Nearly all of us have at one time or another suffered

from the same complaints. While most of us have had definite

diagnosis' of chronic pancreatitis, not all the members here

have, and they are still seeking answers and support as you are.

Several of our members have pancreas divisum and have

developed CP as a result. You are wise to keep looking for a

definite diagnosis to explain you off and on again pain. The early

stages of CP can be very confusing, because there are many

days when you feel just great, then suddenly the pain and

discomfort return. It is important to try to find out, if you can, what

triggers your pain episodes, and do everything you can to reduce

or eliminate these triggers.

I do hope that you have recieved guidance from one of your

doctors about the importance of following a strict low fat diet and

abstaining from all alcohol. My GI recommends no more than

20-25 grams of daily fat for me, with no more than 6-8 fat grams

per meal. Many of us have also found it is easier to eat several

smaller snacks, or mini-meals, spaced out through the day,

other than three or even two, larger meals.

Often digestive enzymes are recommended to help with the

digestive process. These enzymes also seem to help reduce

the uncomfortable abdominal distension one has after eating.

Have these been recommended for you?

According to my drug reference source, there is a percentage of

people who have been noted to experience nausea while taking

Ultram, 24 to 40%, depending upon the duration of time the drug

was taken.

I hope this has been of such help.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

Southeastern Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.