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Mesenteric Panniculitis or Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 4 5:59am | Replies (1518)Comment receiving replies
Hello, I have a couple of questions about Mesenteric Panniculitis. I was recently diagnosed with this disease after I was injured in my stomach at work. After about 2 weeks of pain I went in to get a ct scan and this showed up. They have done blood work, exrays and a catscan and it showed no tumors, cyst's or cancer. I just want to get a better understanding of this disease. I read that it is very rare and there aren't to many studies on it. So for the people who do have it, it would be very helpful to hear from you all.
1. Can I die from this disease?
2. Is there a special diet I have to follow?
3. Can I have this disease without having cancer?
4. When will the weight loss stop? Will I continue to loose weight until I'm all bones? (I've already lost 15 pounds, My brother just passed away from Pancreatic Cancer 3 weeks ago and seeing him suffer like that I'm sure affected my health and weight as well but I just don't want to end looking frail)
5. Besides Prendisone does anyone know of anything else I can take that would help?
6. Has anyone tried an all natural way of treating it (chemical free) if so what did they use and how effective was it?
Thank You,
Fernando Arce
I look forward to hearing from you.
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What??? There's a liquid form??? I wonder if it would make any difference regarding my side effects (weight gain, esophageal spasms, strange hand viruses?) I'd also like to know the benefits of taking Prednisone in a liquid form...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
@vdouglas --I'm guessing perhaps you are talking about the liquid prednisolone?
@lisalucier Lisa
Yes possibly, a member mentioned taking 20 mg of a liquid for mesenteric panniculitis inflammation and tapering off. This is the first time I have heard of a liquid being prescribed. And if it is prednisolone that is the first time I've heard of it prescribed as well. I'm just curious and trying to learn from some of the comments. There is some information on prednisone in a liquid but mostly being called prednisolone.
Could 20mg or 40mg prednisolone be a normal dosage for inflammation?
Just curious,
Von
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year!!!!
I got my wife she help out but by now she's stressed out doing all the work at home my doctor comes back on the 3rd so I have to ask many ? Now . The only thing that takes my pain away is the prednisone.
@fernandoparce , Merry Christmas. I'm glad you have your wife to help. The disease is difficult for everyone involved but you must try to move forward the best you can. The Prednisone is helping, that is good and encouraging to hear. I hope you are able to eat a little food, nothing spicy.
Best wishes for you
Von. @vdouglas
Hi Fernando,
I'm glad that you have your wife to help. It's hard when so much falls on our caregiver's shoulders. I try to do what I can, when I can and I am a 'half filled glass' kind of person which helps with keeping positive thoughts in the home...
Hello:
Who is Fernando?????
You seem to have your accounts mixed up.
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No I haven’t tried any liquid form-it has been awhile sine I’ve had to take prednisone. I avoid it at all cost. Didn’t know there was a liquid form. I can’t do any form of corn. Many liquids have a corn sweetener or thickener and that really is bad for me! Interested in hearing about it! Merry Christmas all! Hope the new year brings you all relief and a good year in 2018! Hugs and good thoughts!