Hi Louise @harper7745, I think your question is a good one but as members we are not able to diagnose anyone. We can share our experience and suggestions based on what we have experienced. Have you asked your doctor about your diagnosis?

Mayo Clinic has some information here on Autoimmune pancreatitis - Symptoms & Causes
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autoimmune-pancreatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20369800