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Do I have Pancreatitis?

Posted by harper7745 @harper7745, Jul 27, 2019

Have had CT abdomen, it showed possible mild pancreatitis. MRI showed possible mild pancreatitis, EUS showed chronic pancreatitis. Amylase 34. Lipase 104, 149 and 69. No symptoms of pancreatitis. Have pancreatic divisium and been on Omneprazole for 16 years. Do I have pancretitis.?

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Apr 18, 2022

Hi and welcome! Just wanted you to see that I moved your post to a discussion about having or not having pancreatitis so that you could connect with other members who have had similar issues.
Have you had an other tests scheduled yet?

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muthaiah | @muthaiah | Apr 19, 2022
In reply to @chrioli "You might want to get an endoscopy and biopsy for h pylori. Also kidney disease can..." + (show)
@chrioli

You might want to get an endoscopy and biopsy for h pylori. Also kidney disease can cause high lipase because it’s cleared in the kidneys

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thank you.

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muthaiah | @muthaiah | Apr 19, 2022
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@amandaa

Hi and welcome! Just wanted you to see that I moved your post to a discussion about having or not having pancreatitis so that you could connect with other members who have had similar issues.
Have you had an other tests scheduled yet?

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Hi Amanda,

Not yet. Thank you for moving the discussion to the right Platform.

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muthaiah | @muthaiah | Apr 19, 2022
In reply to @upartist "Hello Muthaiah. I have had similar, but chronic symptoms as you have described. The intensity can..." + (show)
@upartist

Hello Muthaiah. I have had similar, but chronic symptoms as you have described. The intensity can be more episodic. I am interested in what you find out about yours, if you decide to share. I have to wait until July to get into gastroenterology. Have you heard of Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction? It might be a direction to look at. I am hoping for an endoscopy to clarify the source of my symptoms, and maybe resolution or strategies to deal with the pain and nausea, and inability to digest certain food groups. I will be watching for any information here. Thankyou and good luck!!!

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Hi, I am still waiting for further investigation. I am planning to meet a gastro in Addis. I do not have much pain nowadays but still mild discomfort in the abdomen and sometimes pain. I am taking gastric tablets every day morning and mostly in the evening the pain returns but goes off sometimes with food and sometimes becomes aggressive with food. Could not understand what is happening, I will keep you posted.

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purpleturtle | @purpleturtle | Apr 19, 2022
In reply to @jojo19 "Thanks for your reply. Once you have chronic pancreatitis and the inflammation goes away do you..." + (show)
@jojo19

Thanks for your reply. Once you have chronic pancreatitis and the inflammation goes away do you know if you can still damage the pancreas?

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My husband has had 2 severe bouts of pancreatitis . His Lipase levels were in the thousands and he was hospitalized..
He can have no alchohol (which caused this) He was prescribed Creon a pancreatic enzyme that he takes 3x a day.
He lost alot of weight inut has gained much of it back since taking the Creon.
His doctor advised his pancreas is damaged as a result of his heavy drinking and if he starts drinking again he will die a very painful death. As far as diet restriction he really doesn't have any.

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chrioli | @chrioli | Apr 20, 2022

Having a CT, MRI, and EUS that show inflammation is indicative of pancreatitis. Because you have a structural issue it’s most likely that you have it though at this point it’s most likely subclinical as you are not having symptoms. Being on a pancreatitis diet might really help reverse some of the inflammation that is being seen on scans. Your enzymes look good.

I’m having symptoms of pancreatitis therefore adhering to a pancreas diet and also because my enzymes are really high though I have no inflammation showing up on scans. The diet really helps reduce inflammation and gives the pancreas a break.

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purpleturtle | @purpleturtle | Apr 21, 2022
In reply to @windwalker "@harper7745 Hi there. I don't usually answer questions outside of the group I mentor, but pancreatitis..." + (show)
@windwalker

@harper7745 Hi there. I don't usually answer questions outside of the group I mentor, but pancreatitis can be a very serious health issue; so I thought I'd step in and reply. Pancreatitis can lead to pancreatic cancer. I know that lifestyle changes can turn it around. If your current doctor cannot give you a clear diagnosis, maybe you need another opinion. I find that the better doctors are in medical teaching institutes. They tend to have more cutting edge equipment and cutting edge knowledge. For example I go only to Mayo Clinic for healthcare. There are other good options depending on where you live. The bottom line is, you HAVE to be your own best advocate. I would be interested in knowing how you are doing. I hope you will check back when you know more. Are you learning all that you can about pancreatitis?

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I agree. Our doctor is part of a large teaching group and our doctor specializes in pancreas.. We have also been told that it can lead to pancreatitic cancer. The Mayo Clinic is I recommend by me personally.

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pwgrimes | @pwgrimes | Apr 21, 2022
In reply to @chrioli "Having a CT, MRI, and EUS that show inflammation is indicative of pancreatitis. Because you have..." + (show)
@chrioli

Having a CT, MRI, and EUS that show inflammation is indicative of pancreatitis. Because you have a structural issue it’s most likely that you have it though at this point it’s most likely subclinical as you are not having symptoms. Being on a pancreatitis diet might really help reverse some of the inflammation that is being seen on scans. Your enzymes look good.

I’m having symptoms of pancreatitis therefore adhering to a pancreas diet and also because my enzymes are really high though I have no inflammation showing up on scans. The diet really helps reduce inflammation and gives the pancreas a break.

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When it hits you the pain is not easily tolerated. No food or drink in the hospital for 6 days. I can’t take opiates, but they had to give me morphine intravenously, it worked and did not make me go crazy and sick. Celiac is the cause. The doctors every day continued to say I was a drinker. I would like to have a glass of wine, but I also have interstitial Cystitis, so no acids, drink or food. Even asked my husband. They had no idea you could have it other than being an alcoholic.
If you can get your numbers down, avoid the full blown case.

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pwgrimes | @pwgrimes | Apr 21, 2022
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@muthaiah

thank you.

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They can tell from your blood work. That is how they track it in the hospital.they only did an endoscopy after to check it visually. An endoscopy is nothing.

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pwgrimes | @pwgrimes | Apr 21, 2022
In reply to @muthaiah "Hi, I am still waiting for further investigation. I am planning to meet a gastro in..." + (show)
@muthaiah

Hi, I am still waiting for further investigation. I am planning to meet a gastro in Addis. I do not have much pain nowadays but still mild discomfort in the abdomen and sometimes pain. I am taking gastric tablets every day morning and mostly in the evening the pain returns but goes off sometimes with food and sometimes becomes aggressive with food. Could not understand what is happening, I will keep you posted.

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Do check for celiac disease, an autoimmune disease. That is what caused mine and my gallbladder to turn to stone.

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