Could someone with experience dealing with this particular problem respond to Ted

October 29, 2005

Could someone with experience dealing with this particular problem respond to

Ted at this addy

Thanks...I hope this finds you and yours well...Mark

Ted Pytlewicz posted Message 397 in the Top5plus5s pancreatitis forum

Dated : October 29, 2005 at 13:04:03

Subject: Stint Removal and Chronic Panc

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Hi:

This is my first post and need some help if anyone out there has experenced this

problem. I had a stint removed on 9/21/05 and about 3 days later experenced the

worst case of Panc that I have ever had. Since then I have been admitted to the

hospital 4 times, about once a week. I call it rolling Panc. Out of the

hospital, home for a few days, back to the ER and admittance to the hospital. I

finally was able to make it to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN where I was also

admitted to St. 's hospital via the ER because of the pain and enzyme levels

being elevated. After a CT scan and talking to the specialist I was diagnosed

with Chronic Panc. There are also indications that I could have a tumor or a

extreme inflamation of the pancreas. Further testing is needed but they cannot

do the tests until my pancreas has healed some, which is about 3 weeks. I have

all kinds of pain meds, and am taking enzymes and anti-oxidents in the hopes of

getting this thing to settle down. Have not been able to make it a week yet

alone 3 since 9/21/05.

I guess my question is: What happened after that stint was removed? Did it so

traumatize the pancreas that I went into rolling Panc? Has anyone else had this

problem?

I have since read and been informed by doctors that the stint is not always the

answer and in some cases cause more problems. The stint was placed in because

the Dr. said that one of the ducts was narrowed and after removing it all looked

good.

Any help or words would be appreciated. This has been a burden on me and my

family for a month now. I just wish I would never have had that stint put in.

Thanks,

Ted - Warrenville, Il

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