Re: + ACTIVITY = + PAIN

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzi. Many years ago my GI doc told me that increased activity causes a rise

in the pressures within the pancreatic ducts, thus increasing pain. Sadly, I

have found this to be true.

I was the kind of person who would handle pain - physical or emotional - by

keeping busy doing things. I was dumb & fought " giving in " ; wasn't going to let

pancreatitis dictate my lifestyle. Ha!!!

I actually now have more control by accepting that my life will never be the

same as it was. That life is gone, kaput, finis. I've accepted that almost

nothing must happen at a time I've chosen; very little cannot wait. No more

rigid schedules. All plans are flexible, dependent on how I'm feeling. As for

other people.... Some understand & accept how I live now. They are the people I

choose to be with. If others cannot understand why plans constantly change,

well..... they are no big loss.

I've actually gained a bit of pain control by not struggling against cutting

short whatever I'm doing, by treating the pain promptly. It was hard to learn to

take pain meds and lie down & rest when the pain started to become more than a

" background noise " type of feeling. I've learned over the years that if I treat

the pain early - as soon as I feel it rising - by taking OXY IR & lying down and

practicing progressive muscle relaxation, there is a chance of aborting a major

flair. The pain & nausea generally increase as long as I stay active.

Hope this helps,

Jan G

Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 04:25:07 -0000

From: " Suzi "

Subject: Re: hi to all, I am a new member and newly diagnosed....Amber

Amber-

Can I ask you where you are from? Just curious...I love to hike

too...I live in Colorado. I seize my good days the best I can and try

to get out and hike. I can honestly say that my activity level has

gone way done over the last 2-3 years, I can't handle physical

activity like I used to...wear out quicker and hurt more after a

demanding walk/hike. I still insist on going and I do enjoy every

minute of it...maybe it is old age??? :-) Maybe it is just the

altitude?

Hugs,

Suzi B.

Colorado

The person who says it cannot be done

should not interrupt the person who is doing it

May you always have in your arms the one who is in your heart

You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because

thorns have roses.

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[Guest guest]

Hi jang,

I too have found that for me it helps very much to be self aware, treat

promptly, and really curtail any activity at the hint of a biginning of a Panc.

episode. While it does not work 100%,, I think that for me it works well enough

to adopt my methods as part of my personal strategy.

Fortunately, I have the capability to take the steps that I do and I have the

personal latitude to choose my actions with this condition.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA