Hi @pebbles67, there are many members here dealing with mesenteric panniculitis. You've come to the right place to get helpful tips and support.
I moved your message to this existing discussion that @lisacw started recently:
Mesenteric Panniculitis: What happens now? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mesenteric-panniculitis-2/

I did this so you can read previous posts and easily connect with other MP members like @erincorn @nedradenise @tarad @smezaael @pcfromfm @praggs @nancykeenan @mom2three @jessica2binformed @kimh @floridamike and more.

You may also be interested in these related discussions:
- Celiac AND mesenteric panniculitis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/celiac-and-mesenteric-panniculitis/
- Mesenteric Panniculitis or Sclerosing Mesenteritis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mesenteric-panniculitis-or-schlerosing-mesentertis-auto-immune-around-small-intestine/
- Diet and mesenteric panniculitis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diet-and-mesenteric-panniculitis/
Chronic pancreatitis, mesenteric panniculitis... and more? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-pancreatitis-mesenteric-panniculitis-and-more/

@pebbles67, can you share a bit more about you? What's your experience with mesenteric panniculitis? Is this a recent diagnosis for you or have you been living with it for a while?