Hi, I'm new ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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My 60 year old wife has had CP for about 4 years now. We live

outside Phoenix, Az. In 2001, she had major surgery to open up the

pancreatic ducts enabling stones to pass thru without getting the

pain. I keep a journal of her flareups and ;ately they are becoming

more and more frequent. In 2003, she averaged 4 months between bad

painful episodes, now she is having attacks every 3 weeks. The thing

is, while in an attack she takes Vicodin to ease the pain. Usually

the next day, her abdomen feels very bloated,uncomfortable and

gassy. In the past this feeling has lasted 1 day , maybe 2. However

since she had an attack last Thur the 27th of Nov, she has had this

awful bloated feeling, today is the 3rd day with no relief.She does

take Gas X with very little relief. She will not go to hospital as

all's they do is give her pain meds and IV fluids. We are at our

wits end at this point. Any ideas, suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks.