Guest guest Posted September 9, 2004 Report Share Posted September 9, 2004 Hello Becky, I'm so sorry you are feeling so low. You are at the right place for receiving the advice and support you need. My CP is not gall-bladder linked (it's hereditary) but there are plenty of people here with a similar history to yours and I'm sure they'll be very willing to share their experience. There are members who have had PICC lines, of course. All of us have gone through the misery of pancreatic pain and the desperate search for a " cure " . There is no panacea but there are ways in which the disease can be made easier to manage with a greater degree of comfort for the patient. I live in the UK so I'can't advise on specific docs. You are wise to look for the best one possible, a really experienced gastroenterologist or a specialist pancreatologist. CP is relatively rare and few doctors see many cases, if any. I sympathise about not being able to work or have an active social life. That can be one of most devastating things about CP. However, many people find themselves in that position and then improve under certain treatment regimes. I'm sure there will be useful replies to your post. I do hope you soon get the help and advice you need and are moved towards a less painful time. In the meantime, take heart from the group. I don't know how I would have managed without everyone here over the last 15 months since my diagnosis. With very good wishes, Fliss (UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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