Should I go to the hospital every time?

[Guest guest]

Hi! I am new to this group and Have lots of questions, but don't

want to ask them all at once so I will start with this one. I was

diagnosed in November, but have had several attacks of Acute

Pancreatitis since then. I have been hospitalized a couple of

times, but to be honest, I haven't gone rushing off to the hospital

with every attack. I hate the hospital. I hate having weeks ripped

out of my life...yet, I love my life. Is it safe to stay home if

you are having an attack and can bear the pain? Not every attack is

the same and some are less severe than others. Thanks for taking

the time to read this...Paints