pancreatitis quality of life

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum (actually, any forum), and I was hoping to get some input from anyone who has suffered from complications post decompression surgery. It all began 2 years ago, when I hit a tree skiing. I suffered a severe concussion, but bounced back pretty quickly from the accident. A few months later, I began having neurological issues that were pretty serious, and after going from one doctor to another, I was diagnosed with Chiari.

I have to say I can sympathize with you as I am experiencing less than great quality of life after only one round of triple tx that was unsuccessful. I'm contemplating doing battle again but not with interferon. The fact that you completed three rounds in five years is a testament to your strength and determination. Sometimes I feel really P.O.'d about everything I have put my mind and body through only to be told I may be suffering from depression?!

I had difficulty answering this, as my migraines are getting progressively worse. However, I chose "Not able to work...." as that's the best my migraines get. I then get worse from there.

I have S.O.D. (along with quite a few other digestive illnesses). To answer your question: I have pain mostly in the middle & left upper quadrant but I also occasionally have stabbing pains in the right upper quadrant as well. I noticed you asking - so just FYI - I have had an ERCP/Sphincteronomy (with stints) & it helped me. I've went three years with bareable symptoms until now. Recently I've been ill for 2 weeks with an E.R. visit.

m on the verge of a mental breakdown. My quality of life is pretty bleak. After being hospitalized a year ago (cape coral fl) for what had to be the 20th outbreak of acute pancreatitis it finally broke. The doctor told me I have type 2 diabetes and chronic pancreatitis. Which is a crap combination since I overly avoid eating anymore in fear of the potential consequence. Idk what to do, where to go, how to gain some semblance of normalcy back, and it's destroying me.

Once you stop looking for a diagnosis and embrace management, I am not one for putting on a brave face and fighting to keep life the way it was before pain hit. You can have more control over your life, arranging it to encompass your limits, once you start building your own management plan...and I caution against letting a doctor do it for you, or try to push you to do more than you absolutely WANT to do.

What are a professional's thoughts on someone in pain with zero quality of life? Is there any advice that I may not have heard that may ease my mind? I have had chronic nerve pain for over 5 years. It affects a very sensitive area of my body which seems to make the pain worse. The pain is vice-like, although I do have shooting pains when I "exercise". The pain seems to make me feel queasy, but I have digestive issues so this may be in my mind. I am 23 years old.

He had so many health issues that I really doubt he would have survived long with any good quality of life even had he somewhat recovered from the pancreatitis. You loved him and cared well for him. That's all any of us can do.

I have now had the pain every day for over 4 months. It is not horrible, but it is annoying and distracting and diminishes my quality of life with my two little girls. The pain is sometimes burning, just under my rib cage. Sometimes it feels as if something is poking or stabbing me from deep inside. Sometimes it radiates to my ribs very far to the right side and sometimes into my back; sometimes it feels as if my entire abdomen is inflamed and screaming.

But it can sometimes be slowed down with the right medication and diet. Sometimes a dog can gain more time and a decent quality of life for the time remaining. But of course if appetite has already gone and doesn't recover, then it probably is 'time'. Pancreatitis of course, can affect appetite VERY badly, until the pancreas heals. That can take a little time. Your dog may still have some options for a decent end-of-life care....

I have a similiar situation-mine has been inflammed since Feb. My dad died of pancancer so I am VERY scared. My ca 19 has been up too. However, all scans clear--but I know it can miss PC. Have you gotten any feedback?

Her other recommendation is that we begin to consider her quality of life and perhaps let her go. We are heartbroken.

I don't know what others experience but during an A Fib event, my quality of life deteriorates completely. I did read that large doses of Vitamin D can cause arrhythmia so I stopped taking Vitamin D and the events have decreased dramatically in frequency from about 2/week to 1/month and intensity and duration. I was diagnosed with A Fib about 1 year ago but have been having what I thought was tachycardia for years but maybe only 2 times/year.

Just wondering if you have been checked for the presence of autoimmnue pancreatitis? Do you still have your gallbladder? If you do, have you been checked for issues related to your gallbladder?

It does not take all the pain away, but it helps me to have a better quality of life and to be able to eat more. I have 100% faith in Dr. Lo. He saved my life when everybody else told me to enjoy what life I had left. I live in El Paso, TX. I fly to see him to get restented when my ducts close. He has prolonged my life and given me hope. I hope that he can also help you. His address is: Dr. Simon K.

I am in a lot of pain and spend most of my time home alone as my husband works. Sometimes, I get very depressed and overcome feeling that my quality of life is prohibiting me from enjoying so many things. I enjoy Medhelp because I can relate to many of the members, Thank you for listening.

s been about a week now of lots of water drinking and lots of peeing. No vomiting, however he is getting very lethargic and lost his appetite yesterday. My vet gave me subcutaneous fluids to administer at home, however I feel that the amount she told me to give him is just too little. He is 17 pounds (should be 22 but he lost weight from the pancreatitis attack), and he is only getting 200mL a day.

I refused the antidepressents my quality of life has suffered. I would like to add you to my mailing list if you would like more correspondence on your related issues. Praying you have a good day!!

Even if she survived a bout of acute pancreatitis, she could end up with chronic pancreatitis and on an extreme lowfat diet for the rest of her life. For the poor dog's sake, I hope your boyfriend wakes up to reality before my mother-in-law did. Best of luck to you both.

My dog was diagnosed with kidney failure last May, the vet said that about 70% of his kidneys have failed and he has been on sub q everyday since then and given EPO injection once a month. Recently, he was diagnosed with pancreatitis and was hospitalised and on IV drip & medicated for the past week. His red blood count has been low and has only very slowly rising after giving him the epo injection once every 3 days.

I was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatic encepalopathy about two years ago. I had no idea I was sick until I began bleeding, couldn't stop and then turned yellow. A few months later I was lifelined to the hospital with septic shock, renal failure, liver failure, etc.-my system was shutting down. I have not touched alcohol in over a year now and I have given up Tylenol, but my "numbers" are not good. Platelet count is averaging mid fifties, wbc 2.

t take any form of narcotic meds because they raise the pressure in the biliary system and cause more pain, With the ERCP, was manometry done? And was a sphincterotomy done? Were you stented? Any sign of pancreatitis, because pancreatitis can be a side-effect of having an ERCP done. In general, you need to keep your intake of fat very, very low with any foods you eat. What did your docs say during this whole thing, and what discharge orders were you given?

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