Pancreatitis Questions

What type of Doctor Specializes in Pancreatitis?

Posted 26 Jul 2010 by sporter669 • 3 answers

I just found out that my husband has Pancreatitis, he was in the hospital for 4 days, however they didn't refer him to any specialist, they just said to follow up with his primary physician. I know that there has to be a Doctor that specializes in this, does anyone know?

Pancreatitis - what Happens When The Pancreas Is Calcified?

Posted 8 Nov 2013 by RubyBlue • 3 answers

I am a 54 yr old woman who was first diagnosed with pancreatitis over 20 yrs ago. I had been drinking heavily for 10 yrs when I had first attack which hospitalized me for 9 days. The pain was without doubt the most excruciating I have ever felt. Yes, I was advised not to drink... and no, I ignored ...

How many of you have had pancreatitis?

Posted 25 May 2017 by rlschroeger • 0 answers

Viberzi Rx is exellent for qualified patients; No heavy social drinking and no gallbladder........

Posted 11 May 2017 by 64right1 • 0 answers

... patients. Why is anyone that has gallbladder issue or not having it (removed) being prescribed this and then complaining? It is very clear; do not take this if you have gallbladder or pancreatitis issues and notes to be aware of liver and not to drink. So, if you are heavy drinker or have no ...

I have had chronic pancreatitis since 2003, hospitalized over 14 times a year for the last 10 years?

Posted 14 Apr 2017 by kelleysandy • 2 answers

... my question has anyone had a complete total pancreatectomy? if so what can i expect during and after ( quality of life life expectancy etc)

I have chronic pancreatitis and am prescribed creon. I cannot afford almost $2K monthly?

Posted 8 Apr 2017 by Belindasue • 1 answer

Financial help available out there? I have diarreah Ev'time I go unless I rely on diarreah meds. Any help? Belinda in Ky

Has Victoza been proven to cause cancer or pancreatitis ?

Posted 1 Apr 2017 by Mommasun68 • 0 answers

Just been reading about the side effect of Victoza. My doctor seems to think it's safe regardless of the side effects being a possibility of some cancers. I have been treated for cancer in the past and was wondering if it increases the risk. Would Tresiba be a safer choice?

Naltrexone - Anyone with information on LDN for autoimmune hemolytic anemia and pancreatitis ?

Posted 29 Mar 2017 by Suzanne-9 • 0 answers

am 63 years old and have had lyme symptoms since around puberty which had morphed into lupus a decade or more ago but have finally been DX'd. If anyone with info into this would respond,I would greatly appreciate the knowledge. Thank you in advance,

Will I have to live with CP pain the rest of my life?

Posted 6 Feb 2017 by qsilver • 2 answers

I was diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis in December 2016 after 4 months of pain and tests. At the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, several stones were removed from my pancreatic duct and a stent was placed. After about 6 days, I was almost pain free, my appetite returned and I began to regain a little of ...

Can being severly ill for a long period of time cause hair loss?`?

Posted 8 Feb 2017 by SharonLBach • 1 answer

I have Crohn's Disease, Hypertention, Asthma, IBS, Chronic Pancreatitis and short bowel syndrome. In the last 24 months I have had Endocarditis, Pneumonia 3 times, magnesium levels as low as 0.1, two bladder infections, one that went toxic sending my blood pressure down to 31/45 causing my ...

Otezla - has anyone experienced pancreatitis or pain inthe middle right stomach area front to back?

Posted 8 Feb 2017 by piano girl • 1 answer

After an EUS done and scarring present. What does this mean?

Posted 3 Feb 2017 by ladyinpain17 • 1 answer

I've had chronic pancreatitis for 6yrs after having 3 acute pancreatitis attacks. I'v had no real problems other than pain. Since 2014 i've been admitted to hospital because of the pain. I'm now on longtec 40mg, oxynorm 5mg and co-codamol for the pain for 18mths, after having ...

Can pantoprazole be used to treat pancreatitis?

Posted 4 Jan 2017 by Ron S • 0 answers

Taxotere - How long will the side affects continue to cause health problems? I've been off taxatere?

Posted 22 Dec 2016 by shawnawahrman • 0 answers

... for a year now and have started having problems with swelling of my liver and the nodes surrounding it. They've tested for hepatitis and pancreatitis but those came back negative

Can pancreatitis cause your monthly to be late or never come?

Posted 12 Nov 2016 by yoda2314 • 0 answers