Pancreatitis flare up
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Can anyone tell me if exocrine pancreatic insufficiency affects lipase and amylase levels during a pancreatitis flare up? Also has anyone ever had normal blood levels with pancreatitis?
Hi, my 20-year-old son began another "flare up" of a sort yesterday. He had a "flare-up" like this 2 years ago and now its back he said. He is experiencing horrid stomach pain and eating and drinking anything makes it way worse. He is also having clear, explosive diahrrea (sp). He has no insurance and the free clinic won't be back to take him to til Thursday evening. He didn't have any stomach pains before yesterday.
They do not like to do this procedure so close to having a pancreas attack because of the dye they use can make you flare up and become worse so they try to buy as much time as possible away from an attack. I have the pain back pretty bad again today so a little discouraged. I just thought I would write what I have learned to share with you all. I will let you know how it goes.
In February I had an amylase level of 170, then in March it went up to 179. So they did a cat scan and ruled out pancreatitis. I have no gall bladder, no pain anywhere, and the liver is fine. NOW IN APRIL the amylase level is 189 and the lipase test is 59. My gastro doctor said he isn't concern and he would retest my blood count in July.
OK???? Isn't blood work done to alert doctors there is a problem.
When you had your gallbladder removed were you diagnosed with pancreatitis? I was, and I was under the impression once the gallbladder was removed so was the pancreatitis. Little did I know it is like arthritis, doesn't go away completely. You have flare ups just like arthritis. And other things the gallbladder can cause flare ups; ie...kidney infections, diabetes...etc.... last flare up I had was when my stomach was producing a thousand times more enzymes than it was supposed to.
My question is could a flare up happen that long after treatment and that long after such an extended period of feeling fine? I do not think I got reinfected either, because I used to live in PA where Lyme disease was very prevalent, but now for the summer I have lived in an area of the country where ticks carrying Lyme is not common at all. I'm planning on seeing the doctor soon, I'm just curious what you guys think.
Hi there. What do I need to help ease a flare up? Over the last 3 days, I have been experiencing the worst flare up i have ever had. I am taking Lyrica and in the process of trying to get to a higher dose, however, i am in such severe pain, that i am getting ready to start taking hydrocodone because i cannot deal with the pain. i hurt everywhere. some of my muscles are spasming. Aside from laying around and doing nothing, which is not really am option for me, what can i do to help ease back?
Thank you so much for your help. I am scared this could be Chronic Pancreatitis, I do get flare ups once in a while that are extreamly severe and do feel it to be the same pain and same area as panreatitis that I had before. The tenderness is always there and onset of back pain. I get nauseous too. This is really getting me down and interfering in the day to day of my life.
Since the vet you took him to didn't seem to think anything was really wrong, and since there obviously IS something quite wrong, if it were me, unless this is a vet that you have used for many years and trust implicitly, I would take him to a different vet. Whatever is happening either WASN'T happening when your vet examined him or WAS happening and your vet completely missed it, so you need to be honest with yourself and decide which one you think it was and act accordingly.
He is also getting fluids once a day thru iv from me at home
Is it normal for them to be like this 10 days after a flare up? I mean his appetite is back with the chicken but other than going outside to pee he does very little else other than sleep. Im worried
They mentioned a liver biopsy. Is that worth it? Is there ANYTHING else I can do for him or bring up to his vet tomorrow when he goes in for a follow up?
To make a very long story short, ever since 2006, he has gotten a flare-up of pancreatitis about once a year. However, during all of his subsequent flare-ups, his amylase and lipase were always totally normal, but his triglycerides were always through the roof, which triggered the pancreatitis. In fact, 2 years ago, he ended up getting septic from a pancreatic cyst that burst.
Otherwise, very often this is an issue with the gallbladder or pancreatitis. This can be made worse with alcohol when you mention that wine has made it flare.
Let us know what you think.
I was only diagnosed this year, but apparently have had it for a while. Sounds like you are in a flare. My submandibular salivary glands aren't swollen as much as my parotid glands (the ones in front of your ears) . They are really fat. I look like a hamster with it's jaws full of food, lol. Yep, the symptoms can stay the same, worsen or you can go into remission. Are you on any meds?
A few symptoms that are only present when I have pancreatitis flare-ups are small black specks in my stool or sometimes even small red spots. I don't know these are of any concern as related to blood or just rather undigested food from my pancreases inability to perform fully.
Most of my questions to the doctors go unanswered and other symptom explanations are shrugged off.
this was in Dec of 09. Post surgery I eneded up with acute pancreatitis and hypokalemic... But I lasted from Dec 17th til Jan 27th withou any RUQ pain or nausea or vomiting.. I had knee surgery on Jan this year and was put on Naproxen.. I feel that the Naproxen is the cause for my flare of vomiting and RUQ quad pain that numbs my scapula and radiated to my R Flank.. So my question is, Is there medication to help with the Spasm the pain, a specific diet?
Two year history of well-managed pancreatitis (fPLI >50) with very few ( very short-lived) periods of inappetence. In fact, very atypical since appetite excellent most of the time despite weight loss while on normal wet food ( refused to eat the Hills) in last few months. Hyperthyroidism ruled out. Owner noticed lethargy and bloodtests revealed falling HCT 18% and moderately low Albumin. Anaemia though not as low previosly had resolved when pancreatitis treated-likewise albumin.
The flare ups range in duration from 1-2 hours to 24 hours. Post flare up the residual (slightly reduced pain) lingers. The back pain and tightness has been off and on constant for the past year. My GI has done elimination diets, ruled out CIBO, and ruled out ulcer. Hypothesis is GERD but I don’t believe this is the right diagnosis. I don’t have pain or burning in my throat or esophagus. I also take Omeprazole 2x daily.
My hair is now growing back after losing about 3/4 of it during a Lupus flare-up that lasted over 7 months. My muscle aches are gone and my blood counts are now registering normal. I am going through hot flashes now, but that is bearable compared to what I had been through. I do believe both autoimmune diseases where caused by Premarin. I thank God that I feel well after being sick for so long.
When I am not in a flare up, I am generally prone to bouts of dizziness which are typically relieved by sitting down, and it's no big deal. I also typically have chest pressure. I am more curious about the symptoms I have during a flare up and am wondering if they are typical of POTS/anything you all experience? You know how it is when symptoms are concerning, and you don't want to freak out, but also don't want to leave something problematic unattended.
I have recently had a cortesone shot in my L4 L5 and recently been told that I have a steriod flare up. I have been experiencing strong pain where the injection was and now my pain is going through both my legs, which before the shot it was only going through one leg. How long is steriod flare up suppose to last? And what exactly is it?
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