Re: Digest Number 3789 Msg 20 To Kathy G. and Beau

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Kathy and Beau,

For the past four and a half years I've had pseudocysts, so I can

truly relate to how you're feeling. I have a large pseudocyst, (6.5

x 6 cm) near the head of my pancreas and one in the tail that used to

be very large, that has finally resolved to an unremarkable size.

The pain from pseudocyst inflamation can be MOST severe and

debilitating, and when it's that bad you just want to die, and can't

wait for it to settle down. Going to the hospital and being NPO is

really the best way to deal with it, so I'm glad that you did, even

though I know it doesn't seem so at the time.

Please feel free to join in with us and tell us your story. When

you're new to this it can sometimes be overwhelming and it seems as

though no one understands, but we do here.

Beau,

When I was describing my pain with pseudocysts earlier, it seems I

neglected to talk about the back pain, or didn't explain it thoroughly

enough. YES, YES, YES.....I do get back pain that radiates from the

abdomen in the front, through to the back. Oftentimes, the back pain

is more severe than the abdominal pain. The pain locations can be

different for everyone. I believe it relates to where in the pancreas

the pseudocyst(s) are located, and their size.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

SC State & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

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

opinion only, and should not be substituted for professional assistance.