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Hey there,

I am not sure if we have spoken but my name is Peg. I am Mom to Brandan

who had the TP/ICT in Aug of 2002. Truly no need to apologize for ranting,

we all do understand and if you don't tell someone who understands it can only

add to your already over abundance of stress. YES, I say stress does add to

this condition, although not proven a medical fact, I see what effects it has

had on my son. As for that nurse, NOTHING makes my blood boil more than

having someone, especially someone familiar with your case take your symptoms so

lightly. DO find out this nurses name and DO report her, write to her superiors

the same thing you just told us and tell them how she lacked compassion. I

know in the state of MA if any medical person receives a complaint it is

investigated, but what is more important is if there is a complaint it stays on

file

and if more than one come up, more action is taken. Another thing, I know

in MA it is illegal and I thought in other states but I may be wrong to discuss

another's condition with anyone. DON'T forget to mention that you over heard

her talking to another patient about you. I have been through similar

situations with medical professionals and believe me, I have had more than one

phone

call not only from them apologizing but from the head of the hospital in

which they worked. YOU and all who suffer with this horrific illness deserve

better, speak up for it can't hurt. I just had to write and let you know how I

felt, it got me so mad when I thought about how you had been treated. It makes

me mad when I hear a lot of the stories of how people who suffer here are

treated, but I wanted to let you know I understand. I guess all we can do is to

continue to " TAKE IT ONEDAY AT A TIME " in hopes of the understanding of others

in the future. As always keeping you and yours in our thoughts and

prayers...Keep smiling (cuz sometimes its all one can do!) TTFN... : )

Peg Bates

Brwnbare9@...

Massachusetts State Chapter Rep.

Pancreatitis Association Intl.

" It truly is amazing how one person can make a difference. "