Re: question toJudy to Sandy & Judy

[Guest guest]

Sandy and Judy,

I have read of some people who have had what was considered very mild

cases of chronic pancreatitis that continued on with very few episodes of pain

and no further hospitalizations. I presume that's what Judy's referring to.

Since we associate a bad attack requiring hospitalization or a severe attack at

home as the times where a lot of calcification and damage occurs, it would

make sense that if a person isn't having these problems, little damage is

done.

While we see so many here on our support sites with active, chronic pain and

progressive damage, I know there must be a lot of people out there that we

never see. If they aren't having real problems with it, they wouldn't need a

support group. It might be like living with an ulcer or something.

If Matt's dad hasn't had an attack in three years, maybe he is one of those with

just a mild case. Let's hope so.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments and advice are based on personal experience or

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