Re: any one on hre that is here for a resion other then there own

[Guest guest]

Dave,

You need to keep in mind that it is not the reason why everyone got

pancreatitis that they deserve to suffer from this, noone deserves

it. Alcoholism itself is an illness. Did you deserve to get

Pancreatitis? no you didn't, neither did the person next to you on

this board.

What a person on this board has done in his/her life is not for you

to judge. They might have done something wrong and have paid their

debt to society, and again that is of their concern, not yours,

especially when you don't know the reasons behind it and you don't

know the person. You sound like you have a very large chip on your

shoulder. You have found a very large and supporting network of

people here, and we are only too happy to help you with any answers

you may have, or to just listen, but accusations and rudeness are

not the way to go about it.

My pancreatitis was caused by a precancerous growth blocking my

pancreatic duct, and after surgery to remove it, scar tissue caused

further blockages and pressure upon the duct. A procedure was done

to correct this but I am starting to experience the similar symptoms

once more and it can only be explained by more scar tissue and other

factors related to other surgeries around the area of my pancreas.

Ward

PAI Administration Support Staff

dceward@...

[Guest guest]

The people on this board have been so kind to me. No one causes the pain

that pancreatitis brings on purpose. Alcoholism is definitly a disease and

some people on this board suffer from it, but that should NOT MATTER, the

only think that matters is that everybody on this board tries to help each

other. THis group is where I get tons of information and it does not matter

why a person has pancreatitis it just that they try to share what they know

and what they are going through with everyone.

Please keep an open mind,

a

[Guest guest]

Dave wrote:

> well if you would have chosen to drnk you would have wound up with it.

some of us have it for no fault of our own.

Dave,

You are mistaken, and this is a very incorect and uneducated statement.

Even my GI doctor has said to me, " Heidi, I drink alcoholic beverages, and

have most of my adult life. The mystery to me is why I don't have chronic

pancreatitis, yet others like you do? "

It is no fault of the person who has innocently consumed alcohol any more

than it is that of people who are idiopathic, gallbladder related, genetic

related

or acquired by medicines. There aren't any warning labels for pancreatitis.

The pain that we have to endure chooses no favorites.

The purpose of this group is to discard stereotype attitudes, and to embrace

compassion and understanding for ALL persons afflicted with this dreadful

condition. Let me remind you that this is a SUPPORT group, based on the

principle that this place is a safe haven for anyone who needs help, friendship

or understanding, and is interested in broading their knowledge of

pancreatitis, so that they can enjoy a better life, and help others to do the

same.

Please respect and honor this.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

hhessgriffeth@...

SC & SE Regional Rep., P.A.I.

www.pancassociation.org/anthology#Heidi.html

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted for professional medical consultation.

[Guest guest]

Dave,

Yes, I am here because of CP and because I got CP from my

gallbladder surgery. I also have SOD which causes the pressure to

build up in my pancreatic duct and causes daily pain. Although I DO

have 16 years in recovery (from drugs and alchohol), I didn't get CP

till 7 years ago from my surgery. Whatever the reason people come

to this board, we all have one common bond, WE ALL SUFFER FROM

PANCREATITIS. If you stick around awhile, you will get to " know "

some of the people on this board and maybe appreciate the compassion

and understanding that happens here. I do hope that you get relief

from your pain from the CP and I also hope that you feel better soon

too.

Take care

Kris in TN