Dorsal duct sludge/debris

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Dear Laurie,

I agree with your thinking. This is strictly my opinion based on

my own experiences when my pancreatic stents have blocked. Yes, there

is increased pain. Sometimes it starts slow and within days it peaks

and you are doubled over, Other times it comes on suddenly, you just

double over. But I have also found that my heartburn always flairs up

a week or so before it clogs. I just figured that pattern out this

time. This is the 4th time I have blocked. I have learned that

pancreatic enzymes help control the acids in your stomach, so when you

are beginning to block up, wholla... heartburn. Not enough enzymes to

your stomach to work properly. The enzymes alone are reason enough

for the stents to block up. Average clog time is 6 weeks. Sludge is

even thicker and add debris in the mix and you have even more clogging

power. So yes, this slop could cause a problem for your stent.

The first stent I had put in during this series, always bothered

me. The pain never completely went away, though it was diminished

for several weeks. The other stents always provided me with complete

relief after several weeks. This first stent was very small as the

duct was very closed and he had difficulty getting it opened. This

next stent, the one I have in now, is twice the size and it gave me

almost instant dramatic pain relief. Yes I still hurt but it is

getting better and better. The nausea diminished sooo much too. So

when it is blocked, YESSSS it causes pain....

I don't know what caused debris/sludge, that is a good question.

Good luck with your new MD.

Love,

W

Wisconsin