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Chronic Pancreatitis and now have a new issue I am scared

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jul 16 3:04pm | Replies (6)
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@leilani898

Hi there!

I am new here. I just got accepted at the Mayo Clinic for my chronic pancreatitis (acute in 2017,2018,2109 and diagnosed chronic in 2021). They gave me my appointment for a week from Monday. I have been crying tears of joy, as I have been waiting for this forever. I get about 18-24 chronic flares and am at my total wits end. I am really really hoping surgery is something I am looking at in my very near future.

I HAVE to tell them everytime I am at the hospital for it that I have awful veins. That they roll right away and I am probably dehydrated considered my pancreas is hurting
My last hospitalization I did have to use the ultrasound machine to get two of my lines going. When I go to the hospital, I always know exactly what I need. IV bag, promethazine and dialudid. I have a pain contract with my pain doctor which is for dialudid and morphine ER.

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shelleyW | @shelleyw | Jul 16 3:04pm

‼️👍‼️I am thrilled for you, getting an appt. So, what does your appt need to show, so you can get the surgery?
It sounds odd to wish for surgery, those who don't have chronic!!! pain can't understand why. I am finally going to get my parathyroid gland(s) removed. I am traveling 19 hours by car to get to one of the two doctors who have performed this surgery 1000's of times. I am not worried about the surgery at all; I am concerned that I am counting on this being an eventual cure for so many of my problems.
Your "pain contract" sounds like it cuts through the BS, we're all subjected to in the ER. Could you send me a copy of it, I will replace your name and dr., with mine...just kidding. Maybe you could get your dr. to add that the ultrasound is always to be used for vein location. You mentioned Promethazine...ER's are always trying to push Zofran or Reglan on me. Keep us all updated on your results after the appt. GOOD VIBES are in the air for you. Shelley

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