Re: Fred

[Guest guest]

> Dear Fred,

>

> I apologize for sounding repetitive, and asking questions that

you'd already

> answered. I read your message from last night first, and

responded before

> I'd read through the later messages. It was reassuring, though,

to see that

> my comments were so closely matched to Karyn's. It shows that our

thoughts

> paralelled each other as to what we felt could be solutions for

your wife's

> problems.

>

> Even though your wife is already taking Lipram, it very well may

be time for

> an increase in dosage. As our condition deteriorates and the

pancreas

> produces less and less enzymes on it's own, we often find that an

increase in

> supplements is needed. My GI has had to increase my enzymes twice

just in

> the past six months. I am now taking 6 Ultrase MT20's with each

meal, which

> amounts to120,000 units lipase, and 139,000 units each of amylase

and

> protease. Of course this amount is adjusted for my personal need,

and each

> patient's needs may be different. The prescription for Prevacid

is also a

> recent addition to my pharmaceutical load.

>

> We find that as chronic pancreatitis continues it's progressive

destruction,

> re-evaluation of our enzymes, pain meds and products to promote

motility are

> a necessary part of our health care treatment. That's why it's

important to

> keep in close contact with a specialist on a regular basis.

>

> Keep in touch as you need to, and let us know how we can help.

>

> With hope and prayers,

> Heidi

Believe me, No apologies necessary Heidi. I'm just very glad to

get the in put from all of you and your personal experiences. Be

Well. Fred

>

> Heidi H. Griffeth

> South Carolina

> SC & SE Regional Rep.

> PAI, Intl.

>

> Note: All comments and advice are personal opinion only, and should

> not be

> should be substituted for a professional medical consultation.