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Hi Everyone,

I have had pancreatitis now for 6 years and I'm about fed up with

it. My Dr. suggested that I find a support group so here I am. I

don't think my Dr's are sure how or why I developed pancreatitis but

I used to be an extremely heavy drinker (don't drink at all now) and

I also had my gall bladder removed one month before my initial attack

of pancreatitis. In my opinion, I believe it is a combination of

both. I feel very isolated and alone at times. I know part of that is

my own doings because I get tired of the worried look on the faces of

my loved ones. I have not been looking well at all and every time my

Mom looks at me she starts crying. Pancreatic cancer runs in my

family so I imagine they all think I'm going to die from it the way

others have. Also, I really don't like to upset anyone so I figure if

I stay away when I am really doing bad then I save them the heartache

of worrying.

I don't know about everyone else out there but my friends and

family always make the same statement to me " there has to be

something they can do to fix this! " I really get tired of hearing

that. I have faith in my Dr's that if there were something they could

do they would have by now. I have had 3 ERCP's and one ERCP with

sphyncter of Odi monometry. They all tell me there has to be

something I can eat that won't make me throw up well if there is

something, I haven't found it yet. Everyone would like to think they

understand and know the disease but they don't. I recently found out

that I have another medical condition and I feel as though this has

increased my pancreatic problem. I have heard from others who have

joined support groups for other things and thought they were great,

so I'm hoping this is a place where I can vent, learn, and help. Any

and all responses from others with this condition will be greatly

appreciated.

Sincerly,