Re: URGENT--Having acute attack, need best doctor Jane

October 28, 2002

In a message dated 10/28/2002 6:01:59 AM US Eastern Standard Time,

slvrmoon2@... writes:

> I am having an acute attack of Pancreatitis and need suggestions about what

> to do and what not to do. I am needing to find the best doctor I can find,

> as I am an at risk person for surgery due to other health issues. I would

> like to avoid surgery if I can, so that is important too. Can someone tell

> me who in the New England area are the best doctors and hospitals to go to

> for help with this. I am going to have to go to the doctor tomorrow and I

> need to know pretty quickly. Jane

Hello Jane,

Gosh, you do have a lot of information to obtain before your visit. You are

smart to try and make a list of questions before you go and to try and know

what some of your treatment choices are. It is important that you remember

that you are a primary member of the health care team that you will be

needing to put together.

Being diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis is a life altering diagnosis.

Healing requires in a complete change in lifestyle, diet, exercise, thoughts,

prayers, etc.

Tell me a little more about your situation, symptoms. Is this your first

attack? Do your know what caused it? Is this a follow up visit after being

discharged from the hospital?

Karyn E. , RN

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Founder / Executive Director

Pancreatitis Association International

Many People, Many Faces, One Voice

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