Re: Mom has pancreatitus...Help!!!

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Lynda,

I'm not quite sure what you meant by saying that you'd gone over the limits of

words/letters the MB will accept. A 10,000 word disertation would be more

than we could handle, probably, but you should be able to tell us what we

need to know in a reasonably lengthed summary without any restrictions.

Perhaps if you could provide us with a little bit more information, it would be

easier for us to suggest solutions that may be helpful for your mother's care.

Things that we'd like to know are:

When was your mother's pancreatitis diagnosed?

Does she have a specialist, or a gastroenterologist who is treating her now?

What advice were you given by her doctor/specialist/gastroenterologist

concerning her diet, enzyme supplementation, pain medication, etc?

Does she live alone, or with you, or where?

I'm not aware of any specific advantages that peach juice, or peach tea have

for pancreatitis. Any form of non-alcoholic, low fat liquid supplementation

that

would help to keep her well hydrated is advisable. WATER, of course, is the

best, least expensive, and most easily digested form of liquid that you could

use. Beverages containing additional vitamins, minerals, potassium or

additives that have electrolites are also highly recommended. Supplemental

beverages like Ensure, Slim Fast or Boost are also beneficial.

Please post again with some more history, the answers to these questions,

and any other information relating to her situation. We'll see what we can do

to help you, to help her.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina Rep.

SE Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on my personal experiences or

opinion only, and should never be substituted for the consultation and

recommendations of your physician or other medical professionals.