Re: Deanna and Kimber,,,,,,,,,,

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks for your thoughts and information re: Calcium

supplements.

> We had no idea that perhaps taking these supplements could lead to

> an inflamed pancreas and an attack. We're going to call the

> physician tomorrow and ask why she was prescribed them knowing she

> has CP. Deanna,I tried the 3 links you provided me with, but I

can't

> get to those web pages for some reason. One way or the other, I

will

> get to them tomorrow. Once again thanks to both of you for your

> information. Have a great day,,,,,,,,,,, Fred

Just wanted to let you know that in the last hour I have

researched hypercalcemia on the web. I have already found at 3

sources which link this condition to the developement of CP,,, this

is an excerpt from one article I found on Emedicine.com,,

" " The GI manifestations of hypercalcemia include anorexia, nausea,

vomiting, and constipation. Prolonged hypercalcemia tends to cause

high gastrin levels, which may contribute to peptic ulcer disease

and may lead to pancreatitis or the deposition of calcium in any

soft tissue. This deposition of calcium is especially prevalent if

phosphorous levels also are elevated, as in renal failure. " .

My work has now begun in earnest, researching everything I can

find on this subject,,,,,I will keep you all posted. Fred.

[Guest guest]

Fred,

My Internist knew that I had CP also, and she prescribed the additional

calcium anyway. I just don't think that she had enough knowledge of the

whole pancreatitis scenario, or that pseudocysts especiallly feed off of

calcium and insulin debris. Don't fault your doctor, unless she's a GI who

should know better.

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

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

substituted for professional medical consultation.

Fred wrote:

> Thanks for your thoughts and information re: Calcium supplements. We

had no idea that perhaps taking these supplements could lead to an inflamed

pancreas and an attack. We're going to call the physician tomorrow and ask

why she was prescribed them knowing she has CP.

[Guest guest]

> > Thanks for your thoughts and information re: Calcium

supplements. We

> had no idea that perhaps taking these supplements could lead to an

inflamed

> pancreas and an attack. We're going to call the physician tomorrow

and ask

> why she was prescribed them knowing she has CP.