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Pancreatic Injury from COVID-19

Posted by ladyaceintx1 @ladyaceintx1, Nov 22, 2022

As a fairly new member, this is my 2nd post. The MRI showed a Mass on the head/uncinate process of my pancreas in October. Today, I had my Endoscopic Ultrasound with Biopsy. All my labs have been normal but I've lost 16 unplanned pounds in 2 months and am nauseated with little to no appetite. The physician said my ducts, left top portion of the liver and duodenum were all Normal. But he clearly saw the mass and couldn't tell whether it was cancerous or not and he said he is an expert. So, we wait for the Biopsy results next week. Meanwhile, I realized that I went thru a very bad case of COVID-19 in Dec 2021-Jan 2022 and wondered if there was a connection. See a copy and paste of some of my research below and I would greatly appreciate any information or input on this subject as a possibility for me.
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Pancreatic lesions in COVID-19 patients can be caused directly by the cytopathic effects of the viral infection, or indirectly by systemic responses to inflammation or respiratory failure. Several studies have shown that ACE2 is the functional receptor used by SARS-CoV-2 to gain access to target cells and ACE-2 receptors are expressed in significant amounts in the pancreas. In the first case, an incidental finding of a multi-cystic pancreatic mass on admission was reported. There was no pancreatic ductal dilation on the CT scan, which may indicate a direct injury caused by cytopathic effects of the virus rather than inflammation resulting in exocrine secretions forming cysts. In the second case, multiple masses on the pancreas were found after recovering from COVID-19. These lesions could be remnants of a previous pancreatic injury during the acute phase of the infection.
– COVID-19 as a probable cause of pancreatic injury: 2 case studies | Chest Journal https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9548912/

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patientone | @patientone | Feb 1, 2023
In reply to @nonnie9153 "Those of you who have been diagnosed with cysts .. did you have any other type..." + (show)
@nonnie9153

Those of you who have been diagnosed with cysts .. did you have any other type cysts or fatty tumors on your body or in your mouth ?
Due to the chronic uncontrolled diarrhea I have suffered with since 2000, I had to retire from teaching. The students ( studying health occupations/ medical terminology and procedure) we’re getting frequent lessons in bowel incontinence. I would take 30 minutes out of class to clean up and change. I am now fighting my personal disability insurance policy as they insist I can still teach .. just need a bathroom right outside my door. The ISD has told them I must monitor my classes by remaining in the room. The ISD says they personally don’t want their children in my class. They will not however assist me in my 6yr battle for disability pay. None of my doctors will step up and fight for me. AND there are few / if any attorneys who handle this type disability. I wish I had an att in the family to write a letter on my behalf.
Has anyone else had an issue with disability insurance. [this is not SSDI as I was too old when I retired to file for it ].
I also went to Adult Vocational Rehab / Texas to seek assistance with employment. 4 years later I discovered they should have sent me to Disability Rights TX and a federal disability program. Too late when I found out. Now …
How to you make a case against the State of Texas.
I’m told I need to reduce stresses. My stresses are …. When I leave home, will I return in the same clothes or will I embarrass myself and have to change. Also … I live in poverty because I retired before my retirement plan was fulfilled.
If anyone has suggestions… I’ll gladly read and contemplate.
Lifting y’all in prayer

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Marc Whitehead & Associates is a Houston, TX law firm that handles, exclusively, disability denials nationwide: https://disabilitydenials.com/
Give them a buzz or email. I am pretty sure the consultation is free.
Good luck

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susanpmadigan | @susanpmadigan | Feb 2, 2023

Very good advice. I do hope that Nonnie gets help. So sad when our health system fails us

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susanpmadigan | @susanpmadigan | Feb 2, 2023

Dear Ladyaceintx1
I am very curious to know where you copied this information concerning Covid and its effect on the pancreas. Is this from a scientific journal? Thank you
Sincerely Susan

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nonnie9153 | @nonnie9153 | Feb 2, 2023
In reply to @annewoodmayo "I am so sorry to hear about your difficulties. I thought of a couple of possibilities...." + (show)
@annewoodmayo

I am so sorry to hear about your difficulties.
I thought of a couple of possibilities. Maybe you could google disability attorneys and contact them to see if they will take your case either pro bono or pay after a win. Even if they turn you down, they might be able to steer you to another source of help. There are kind people out there...Maybe, a faith-based law school might have someone to help you?

Maybe someone in your local government/mayor's office, or a state representative's office could help. I'm not sure about the structure of Texas government. Heck, maybe move to another state that treats its old people better.

Or maybe, the local librarian in the reference section could help you get some leads. It's been a long time since I've spoken with a reference librarian, but in the past the ones I've consulted have been doggedly determined to find an answer to my problem. They always seemed thrilled that someone actually asked them for help.

Maybe one of these possibilities will work for you. It sounds like kind of hard work to me, with low energy and everything so hard to accomplish...but maybe just one phone call would give you some results.

Prayed for you! Wishing you strength and peace and anything else you need!!

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Thank you for the tremendous ideas. I’ll be on a roll next week checking them out. Blessings

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ajh5285 | @ajh5285 | Feb 8, 2023
In reply to @nonnie9153 "I am struggling with a “hurry up and wait” issue trying to have testing. In the..." + (show)
@nonnie9153

I am struggling with a “hurry up and wait” issue trying to have testing. In the mean while .. I’m losing weight. Uncontrolled diarrhea. Nausea. No appetite. Abdominal pain when I eat anything.
GI wants me taking ZenPep ($687 my part ..🤣). No way.
I purchased natural digestive enzymes at my local health / nutrition store. They help tremendously. You might try that while you await your test results. Lifting you in prayer.

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Do you care to identify the brand and labeling information (ingredients for instance) of the product you're using?

Is it certified by any quality control lab?

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collenp | @collenp | Feb 9, 2023
In reply to @susanpmadigan "Dear Ladyaceintx1 I am very curious to know where you copied this information concerning Covid and..." + (show)
@susanpmadigan

Dear Ladyaceintx1
I am very curious to know where you copied this information concerning Covid and its effect on the pancreas. Is this from a scientific journal? Thank you
Sincerely Susan

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I would like to know any posts or articles regarding pancreatic issues since getting covid or from tge covid vaccines.
Thank you

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nonnie9153 | @nonnie9153 | Feb 9, 2023
In reply to @ajh5285 "Do you care to identify the brand and labeling information (ingredients for instance) of the product..." + (show)
@ajh5285

Do you care to identify the brand and labeling information (ingredients for instance) of the product you're using?

Is it certified by any quality control lab?

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Healthy Origins (company)
Digestive Enzymes ... Broad Spectrum
14 enzymes including ... Amylase, Protease 4.5, Protease 6.0,
Peptidase, Pectinase, Lipase, Lactose, Beta-Galactosidase
Manufactured in a cGMP facility (facility approved by the FDA)
I hope this helps. I take 2 capsules after eating a couple of bites of food. If I wait too long into my meal to take them, the capsules don't offer as much/as quick relief.
Blessings

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nonnie9153 | @nonnie9153 | Feb 9, 2023
In reply to @patientone "Marc Whitehead & Associates is a Houston, TX law firm that handles, exclusively, disability denials nationwide:..." + (show)
@patientone

Marc Whitehead & Associates is a Houston, TX law firm that handles, exclusively, disability denials nationwide: https://disabilitydenials.com/
Give them a buzz or email. I am pretty sure the consultation is free.
Good luck

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Thank you for the referral. I have a call into them.

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ajh5285 | @ajh5285 | Feb 9, 2023
In reply to @nonnie9153 "Healthy Origins (company) Digestive Enzymes ... Broad Spectrum 14 enzymes including ... Amylase, Protease 4.5, Protease..." + (show)
@nonnie9153

Healthy Origins (company)
Digestive Enzymes ... Broad Spectrum
14 enzymes including ... Amylase, Protease 4.5, Protease 6.0,
Peptidase, Pectinase, Lipase, Lactose, Beta-Galactosidase
Manufactured in a cGMP facility (facility approved by the FDA)
I hope this helps. I take 2 capsules after eating a couple of bites of food. If I wait too long into my meal to take them, the capsules don't offer as much/as quick relief.
Blessings

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Thank you for sharing that information.

One of my questions today when I saw the NP who works closely with my oncologist was what to do about what I think may be Side Effects from Creon. She suggested that one possibility is to stop taking the drug for a trial period. And that the trial period could be anywhere from a day or two to several weeks depending on how long it took for an answer to become clear

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proparalegal | @proparalegal | Feb 10, 2023
In reply to @susanpmadigan "Dear Ladyaceintx1 I am very curious to know where you copied this information concerning Covid and..." + (show)
@susanpmadigan

Dear Ladyaceintx1
I am very curious to know where you copied this information concerning Covid and its effect on the pancreas. Is this from a scientific journal? Thank you
Sincerely Susan

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Yes I would like to know this as well

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