Re: RE: Medication Side Effects / Precautions / C.

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In a message dated 09/19/2002 20:26:59 US Eastern Standard Time,

elizacog@... writes:

> My doctor had me stop taking my pill because my pancreas problems began

> about a month after I started taking it. I never knew that estrogens are

> listed as one of the possible drug causes of Pancreatitis! C. in

> Texas

C.,

Since I was dx'd 8/99, I have become more aware about drug precautions that

are on (or off) Rx bottles. There are several medications that cause

Pancreatitis. For something this serious, something that can make your life

never be the same again, I feel that it deserves more recognition. Of

course, even as an RN, I really didn't know what Pancreatitis was. Being

aware of Rx SE's is also important after you already have Pancreatitis. As my

dz. has progressed I developed many complications, one being fluid overload,

requiring Lasix, a diuretic. After my first or second dose I developed the

worst case of exacerbation I ever had. When I reached the hospital, my PCP

and I realized Lasix is contraindicated in pts with Pancreatitis.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Exec. Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

KarynWms@.../

Pancreatitis Association International

Many People, Many Faces, One Voice

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In a message dated 09/19/2002 20:26:59 US Eastern Standard Time,

elizacog@... writes:

> My doctor had me stop taking my pill because my pancreas problems began

> about a month after I started taking it. I never knew that estrogens are

> listed as one of the possible drug causes of Pancreatitis! C. in

> Texas

C.,

Since I was dx'd 8/99, I have become more aware about drug precautions that

are on (or off) Rx bottles. There are several medications that cause

Pancreatitis. For something this serious, something that can make your life

never be the same again, I feel that it deserves more recognition. Of

course, even as an RN, I really didn't know what Pancreatitis was. Being

aware of Rx SE's is also important after you already have Pancreatitis. As my

dz. has progressed I developed many complications, one being fluid overload,

requiring Lasix, a diuretic. After my first or second dose I developed the

worst case of exacerbation I ever had. When I reached the hospital, my PCP

and I realized Lasix is contraindicated in pts with Pancreatitis.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Exec. Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

KarynWms@.../

Pancreatitis Association International

Many People, Many Faces, One Voice

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/19/2002 20:26:59 US Eastern Standard Time,

elizacog@... writes:

> My doctor had me stop taking my pill because my pancreas problems began

> about a month after I started taking it. I never knew that estrogens are

> listed as one of the possible drug causes of Pancreatitis! C. in

> Texas

C.,

Since I was dx'd 8/99, I have become more aware about drug precautions that

are on (or off) Rx bottles. There are several medications that cause

Pancreatitis. For something this serious, something that can make your life

never be the same again, I feel that it deserves more recognition. Of

course, even as an RN, I really didn't know what Pancreatitis was. Being

aware of Rx SE's is also important after you already have Pancreatitis. As my

dz. has progressed I developed many complications, one being fluid overload,

requiring Lasix, a diuretic. After my first or second dose I developed the

worst case of exacerbation I ever had. When I reached the hospital, my PCP

and I realized Lasix is contraindicated in pts with Pancreatitis.

Karyn , RN

Founder / Exec. Director

http://www.pancassociation.org

KarynWms@.../

Pancreatitis Association International

Many People, Many Faces, One Voice

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Karyn Could you please tell me what you take on a daily basis for pain and

nausea and what dosages. I need this info for my doctor so far I have only

had 3responses from the members.This is very important to me as I am having

problems and am looking for something else to try. Any help you could give

would be appreciated. from Canada