would appreciate some info

November 3, 2003

Hi,

I'm new to the group. Need to see if anyone can give me some

realistic percentages type of info on those suffering acute

pancreatitis. First a short history, which may help you to help me.

In Oct 2000 I had my first acute attack and was admitted into the

hospital. I had gallstones and they figured one had blocked the

pancreatic duct. My gallbladder was removed, and I had no more

difficulties until this year. In April I was admitted to the

hospital for acute pancreatic attack, then in August I had another

one, but managed to be able to stay at home for it instead of having

to go into the hospital. Both of these attacks had the amylase above

the 1000 mark. Then I had another one on Oct 26th. It was not very

long in duration, worst pain was from Sunday afternoon through early

morning hours of Monday. Didn't have to go into hospital and seem to

be rebounding from it a bit quicker than other two attacks. This

last attack my amylase was only in the 700's. Since having my

gallbladder out I have pretty much maintained a low fat diet. And

since April of this year I have been on a low fat & low protein

diet. Seems like I get to a certain point in healing process, and

then pancreatitis is back again.

I am scheduled to have an ERCP done this Thursday (6th). Have been

reading some of posts on pancreatitis support sites, and wondered if

anyone could tell me anything about how informative this test really

ends up being. When it is done, is the cause found most of the time

for the acute pancreatitis attacks? When it is done do they always

do the one test I read about, I think it had something to do with the

Papilla? Do most people actually end up being able to go home from

the outpatient procedure..or do most end up getting admitted?

Any info anyone can give me will be greatly appreciated.

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