Re: question regarding type of pain to Lanie

September 10, 2002

> I am writing to inquire about a peticular pain my mother has

been having since yesterday. She is a very slight woman at only

about 84lbs. and has been having really bad pains she decribes

as similar to labor pains. Severe Cramping, back pain... She

has CP and is still under going tests. She is scheduled for a

colonoscopy next month. She has a lot of scar tissue on her

intestines, stomach and pancreas due to past surgeries.

>

> Do these pains sound familiar to any of you or is she dealing

with a totally seperate issue?

> Thanks for your time,

> Lanie

Lanie,

How long has your mother had CP, and has she experienced

this type of pain before? I'm sorry that I don't remember her

particular situation in regard to the length of time she has had

CP.

Severe cramping and back pain is a very typical complaint of

pancreatitis pain. As to finding it similar to labor pains, yes,

though it's been 26 years, I guess you could say they are similar.

If she has not experienced this type of pain before, and it

continues, it might indicate the onset of a more serious attack,

and it would be something that needs to be brought to the

attention of her doctor.

I hope this helps.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

hhessgriffeth@...

Southeastern Regional Representative

Pancreatitis Association, Intl.

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