Obtaining an Accurate Diagnosis

June 19, 2003

Dear Lac70625,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling up against a wall. There isn't

anything worse than feeling like you are shouting your symptoms yet no one is

listening or hearing you.

Do I understand that you had Pancreatitis in 2001? Can you share a little

more about that? Did the doctor say what may have caused it? Did you have any

diagnostic tests that confirmed the Pancreatitis at that time. Many times, a

patient will be admitted based on enzyme levels with no further work-up. If you

had an MRCP or ERCP those results will assist in putting together a case. It

seems that many people have a lot of trouble obtaining an accurate diagnosis.

Have faith and don't give up.

And, if there is a chance you don't have Pancreatitis, don't pursue it too

hard. On the other hand, Pancreatitis is a very specific disease. Once you have

it, the symptoms are very classical. Can you elaborate more about the GI

visits that state you either do not have Pancreatitis or that you have liver

disease? You mentioned in your post that there was not pain associated with

liver

disease. I have often seen marked pain in patients with liver disease. This

site is called Liver Disease & Pain.

Please let us know more of your story. We are glad you are here.

Karyn E. , RN

Exec. Director, PAI

Indianapolis, IN

The PAI serves as a means of support, information, and advocacy. The PAI

cannot offer medical advice or direction nor substitute for your health care

provider.

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