New in Southern California in need of information

January 23, 2004

Hi all, I'm a 35 yr old female, non-drinker. I've been having

sporatic stomach problems for the last 5 or so yrs. The last couple

of weeks have gotten pretty bad though. My Gastro has said that an

tests show that my pancreas is slightly inflamed, and a blood test

shows that I might have pancreatitus. Besides drinking, what causes

this? The pain is upper abdomen, mostly left side and gets worse at

night, particularly when I lay down. Sometimes the pain radiates

into my chest and nearly everynight into my back. I'm due to call my

docter on Monday. I went into the ER last week and they prescribed

Donnatal and Mylanta. The Donnatal makes me very sleepy so I only

take it at night. It's a Barbituate and has Phenobarbital in it;

does'nt do that much for pain, except to help me sleep. What

therapies are you all under? I have yet to be admitted into the

hospital, but if the pain continues at night, that might be the next

step. There is also a cyst on my right ovary, I'm wondering if that

might have anything to do with the pain, although I doubt it, since

the pain is nowhere near there. Anyone with a similar story? I am

very heavy, although the doctor does not seem to think that has

anything to do with this condition. I'd really appreciate any and

all information. Good luck to you all, and may you be in good health.

- - , Southern California

January 24, 2004

,

I am also a 35 yr old female in So Cal. I am also on the heavy side so don't

think you have to be skinny to have this disease. What dr. are you seeing? Has

he given you any enzymes to help digest your food. You don't say what test you

have had done, or if you have any vomiting or diarrhea. These things are also

par for the course with this illness. There is a really wonderful Dr here in

Los Angeles by the name of Dr. Simon Lo, he is at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

You may want to see if you can get in with him. He is the head of the research

dept there for the pancreas diseases. Is the dr. you are seeing now experienced

in the pancreas disease issues? You also don't say if this is the first time

you have been sick. Most of us are almost always sick with some good days and

some bad days. I am glad you found us, we will do our best to help you.

Simi Valley, CA

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