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Hello ,

Although my case is not the same as yours (I have hereditary chronic

pancreatitis, diagnosed in 2003), I just wanted to write to offer

sympathy. I too suffered attacks every six months or so as a little

girl and adolescent. They were pretty awful but I was fine in-

between. Later in life my symptoms came much more frequently and I

was ill much of the time by the time I was 36 or so. Of course, they

know much more nowadays. However, I'm still here at 58 and feeling

better than I did years ago although I don't yet know what the

future holds.

I just wanted to say not to lose hope. Hang on in there, despite the

awful pains, because there are all sorts of possibilities to-day and

the disease itself goes though different stages anyway.

I hope for the best possible outcome of whatever procedures you opt

for with your specialists. You are obviously with a very top doc

when you consult Dr Sutherland! That must give you great hope!

Take care and good luck,

Fliss (UK)