ERCP Tues. Some ?? for those that have been there

[Guest guest]

Hello all my name is tracy and I am scheduled for the ERCP this

tues. Doc thinks I may have biliary dyskenisia and possible chronic

pancreatitis.

1)Can anyone explain to me the pain you go through? I have times

that I get sudden pains that make me jump and cry out then seem to

ease off. It can last minutes to hours. right below my ribs into

my back. I seem to have flares where the nausea is so bad and

stomach hurts to where I can not eat for weeks then it goes away. I

have just learned that if I do not eat I feel better so I go as long

as I can on liquids.

2)I am just interested to know some of your experiences specifically

the type of pain?

3)and duration?,

4)What seems to bring it on?

5)is it constant or seem to come in " floares " ?

6)How many of you had an episode following the ERCP?

7)Can the doc tell from the ERCP if it is chronic pancreatitis?

Sorry for all the questions but sometimes the best answers come from

others that have experienced this not just the doctors.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

,

1, 2, 3, 4, 5) In acute episodes my pain was a sharp, stabbing pain in upper

left abdomen, that radiates to the back, when severe. Pain in back was along

the mid bra line up into the left shoulder. It felt as though there was a band

around the ribs underneath the braline that kept being pulled tighter and

tighter. Symptoms would last for hours to days. Never ceased within a short

time frame. Usually came after eating, but the pain could also be caused by

activities such as stooping, raking, sweeping, twisting of the waistline or

continual bending.

A milder session of pain would be continual, gnawing pain in upper and mid

abdomen. These flares would last hours, sometimes for 1-2 days, initially

with a week or two of relief between episodes. As CP progressed, the

episodes increased until they were 24/7.

6) I've never had an ERCP.

7) Not always.

You must remember that the pain is individual, and that each one of us

interprets our pain in our own manner. My interpretation may be totally

different from someone else's. I hope this helps. Post again with any

questions.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina State Rep.

South Eastern Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are from personal experiences or opinion only,

and should not be a substitute for consultation with your medical professional.