My Treatment Plan and Octreotide Anyone?

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I thought that I would share you all the treatment plan I received

recently from a Pancreatitis Specialist. I have confirmed

Idiopathic Chronic Pancreatitis. The treatment plan is a symptoms-

based, step by step approach.

The first step is medical therapy: low fat-no fat, enzymes,

hyperalimentation, pain management, antioxidants and a trial of

Octreotide.Is anyone using Octreotide? Would like to hear of your

experience with it. Did it help?

The second step is neurolysis. This would be a celiac plexus block.

The next step would be v-plasty or thorscopic sphlaninectomy.

The last step if all else fails with the symptoms is total

pancreatectomy.

By the way, the specialist also said that we should be on the

lookout next enzymes to hit the market in the next 6 months or so.

Thanks,

Pat

[Guest guest]

Pat,

That sounds like a logical and effective treatment plan. Are you

still on the first step, and how is that going for you?

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion, and should not be substituted for professional medical

consultation.

[Guest guest]

Pat,

I tried Octreotide, but it didn't do anything for me except to lower my

bloodsugar at unexpected times. However, I have talked with a number of

people in the group who have had a great deal of success with

Octreotide, so, in my opinion, it's worth trying at least. I " m hoping

those who have had success with the Octreotide will also get in touch

with you.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

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physician or health care professional.