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Resolved Question: THIS IS MY COLLEGE APPLICATION ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?

I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of. For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases. Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important. Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis, several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system. IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients. But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs, and contributes to work absenteeism. Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS, in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost. It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer's life. In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS. more

Resolved Question: THIS IS MY COLLEGE ESSAY, IS IT READY TO BE SENT TO COLLEGES?

I would like to share with you something about my current medical situation. Ordinarily I would not do so, as I am an intensely private person, but I now accept that my physical limitations have quite possibly impacted my high school performance in a negative manner, and I feel that it is only fair that you have this information. Therefore, I am reluctantly going to allow access to information that I would never, otherwise, speak of. For the past several years, I have been afflicted by a physical situation that has sometimes interfered with my ability to focus, both in the classroom and out. I do not wish to be too specific about the symptoms of my disease, except to say that they are digestive in nature and sometimes require me to spend long periods of time in the Ladies’ Room. Despite my terrible discomfort, I refused to accept that there might be something wrong with me, and would not seek treatment. I know now that I should have been less determined to suffer in silence and more willing to accept help. Finally, my parents insisted on bringing the matter to the attention of a physician. I was tested, over a period of several weeks, for colon cancer, Crohn’s Disease, intestinal obstructions, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, Heliocobacter pylori (commonly known as ulcer), celiac sprue (commonly known as wheat allergy), lactose intolerance, gallstones, bile duct stones, sclerosing cholangitis (the narrowing of the bile ducts), “Sphincter of Oddi” dysfunction and pancreatitis. You can imagine how relieved I was to learn that I had none of these terrible diseases. Finally, I received the diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes known as spastic colon, nervous colon, nervous stomach, mucous colitis and spastic colitis, and is distinguished by abnormal bowel habits, such as diarrhea (loose stools), constipation or sometimes, as in my own case, both. It is well known to experts in this field that periods of stress can intensify the severity of IBS. I have certainly found my busy schedule of six honors/AP classes, Varsity field hockey, swimming and track teams, performing lead roles in three consecutive Spring Musicals, volunteering at the local animal shelter, tutoring at-risk children, and working three evenings a week plus all day Saturday at The Gap to be, at times, stressful, but of course it is impossible to say what has caused me to be afflicted with this very horrible syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause.[1] In some cases, the symptoms are relieved by bowel movements.[2] Diarrhea or constipation may predominate, or they may alternate (classified as IBS-D, IBS-C or IBS-A, respectively). IBS may begin after an infection (post-infectious, IBS-PI), a stressful life event, or onset of maturity without any other medical indicators. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are treatments that attempt to relieve symptoms, including dietary adjustments, medication and psychological interventions. Patient education and a good doctor-patient relationship are also important.[2] Several conditions may present as IBS including celiac disease, Fructose malabsorption,[3] mild infections, parasitic infections like giardiasis,[4] several inflammatory bowel diseases, functional chronic constipation, and chronic functional abdominal pain. In IBS, routine clinical tests yield no abnormalities, though the bowels may be more sensitive to certain stimuli, such as balloon insufflation testing. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. The most common theory is that IBS is a disorder of the interaction between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract, although there may also be abnormalities in the gut flora or the immune system.[5][6] IBS does not lead to more serious conditions in most patients.[7][8][9][10][11] But it is a source of chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms, and it increases a patient's medical costs,[12][13] and contributes to work absenteeism.[14][15] Researchers have reported that the high prevalence of IBS,[16][17][18] in conjunction with increased costs produces a disease with a high societal cost.[19] It is also regarded as a chronic illness and can dramatically affect the quality of a sufferer's life. In fact, doctors do not know what causes IBS, or why people who share my disease feel the need to have a bowel movement soon after eating, causing diarrhea, or why the prolonged spasm of the large intestine causes stool to stay in one area for too long and get dried out, resulting in small hard stools (constipation). As of today, palliative treatments are only in the experimental stage, and the hard truth is that there is no cure for IBS. It has been very difficult for me to accept thi more

Resolved Question: Why is evolution just a belief? What are the real world results of mutations?

. The cardiovascular system, it has long been recognized that a high circulating cholesterol content in the blood is associated with degeneration and narrowing of large and medium-sized arteries. this process is called “atherosclerosis” and is a leading cause of heart disease. More recently, a genetic biochemical defect causing hereditary high blood levels of cholesterol has been discovered and is know as “familial hypercholesterolemia” At least 350 different disease-producing mutations of the cholesterol receptor have been described . These may be classified according to the affected functional domain. In the first class of mutation, little or no receptor is synthesized at all. In the second, receptor protein is synthesized, but does not take its proper place in the cell membrane. Third, receptor protein is present in the membrane, but does not link with the LDL packages. Fourth, the receptor protein is unable to stay in the membrane. Fifth, receptor protein is present in the membrane and links with the LDL packages, but does not bring them into the cell. None of these are beneficial. A second example is a common genetic disease, cystic fibrosis (CF). This multisystem disease cripples children and leads to early death. It damages the lungs, digestive organs and, in the male, the vas deferens (spermatic duct). Its differing effects, from mild to severe, are in part due to different types of mutation affecting one key gene. In addition to this fairly common mutation, over 200 other mutations of this gene have been described. Just a few of these are associated with the more severe forms of the disease, which lead to early death from lung infections. Other mutations or combinations of mutations lead to lesser disease states, like chronic pancreatitis or male infertility, but again, no beneficial results have been observed. Carcinogens (agents causing cancer) also tend to be powerful mutagens (agents producing mutations). The discovery of “oncogenes” and “tumor suppressor genes” has shown how this relationship works. Basically, these genes are concerned with regulation of the cell cycle. The oncogenes drive the process of cell replication forward, while the tumor suppressor genes hold it back. Both are necessary for proper cell function and growth. But mutational damage to components of both systems may produce an uncontrolled growth of cells, which is cancer. . The mutation responsible for sickle cell anemia has been put forward as an example of Evolution. The problems with this are obvious, as the sickle cell mutation, like the many other described hemoglobin mutations, clearly impairs the function of the otherwise marvelously well-designed hemoglobin molecule. It can in no way be regarded as an improvement in our species, even though its preservation is enhanced in malaria-endemic parts of central Africa by natural selection. .I agree...it is not micro evolution that creationists have a problem with (adaptive change within a species) it's macro evolution (a 'kind' of animal giving birth to a different 'kind' of animal, i:e a dog giving birth to a cat) Or the bird dinosaur etc.... Adaptation is well seen. But not evolution. . more

Voting Question: What could be causing these lesions on my husband who has two major health issues?

My husband has liver damage and chronic pancreatitis. He drinks and is yet to stop. I'm doing all I can for him...going to al anon..etc..but that is another story. My focus right now are these bloody lesions (they look like dime to quarter-sized bloody scabby (some scabbing over and some fresh) all over his legs and some on his arms and chest. His doc is out of town and only one available to us today is a nurse practioner...whom is good but I feel safer with his doc. I'm just very curious as to what might be causing this. Could liver disease and/or pancreatitis cause this? Otherwise, I don't know what else it could be. He didn't tell me about this till today. He says he's had them for about three days. Thank you. I hope my description is clear.I wanted to add a bit more info here. After looking online a bit, I think a better description for this is ulcer or wound. more

Resolved Question: What else can I do for chronic pancreatitis?

I have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. I have been hospitalized 7 times in the last 5 months. Doctors do not know what is causing it. All the tests that can be done have been done. I have horrible pain and can barely function. I hate to think that I have to live with this and don't know what else to do. more

Resolved Question: I collapsed and to be honest don't know what happened...Anyone have any advice?

OK first off I WAS sober I don't drink, I am on meds for various things such as sleep, bp, high chol, migraines, chronic pancreatitis, chronic pain, asthma, tachycardia, reynauds, neuropathy, and postural orthostatic tachy on top of the reg tach listed above, cyclic vomiting syndroms and dysautonomia... I DON'T do drugs, and I DON'T drink... Im 33 and a F I don't know iof my size has anything to do with it but Im 5'1 about 1O8 lbs ot was the night before last and before I get further the scary part is I hardly rememeber anythinb, just bits and pieces, well I guess I collapsed a few times because my next door neighbor was in bedf and I giuess I hit the wall or whatever I hit so hard he heard it all the way in his bedrm next door, and I can't recall what all I mighta hit but the 3rd time {I guess again guess} was I have my laptop on one of thoe wooden TV trays ya know they are the modern day version of the metal ones and only like 1O bucks at wal mart? Well I DO remember a hair that I was kinda dizzy I guess the best way to describe it remember when we were kids where we would try to get up and walk after being on the spinny thing at the playground or the tilt a whirl at a carnival, well I can remember thats how I kinda felt trying to get around... The next morrning I saw that my laptop was on the couch and the woodewn tray was TRASHED, the bolts or hinges were popped out of it, the legs had splinteres sharp ends etc etc and the laptop was still up on the couch where I sat it after I fell but again I only remember tiny parts the most of what I put here.... I have all kinda of bruises, knee caps, on inside {arch?} of right foot, scratch from eyebrow to about 3/4 in out towards eyelid, bruises right above elbow, and bruised on left arm as wella s headache a bit where hair line starts like in the middle but no lump..... Does anyone have ANY idea what this could possibly be? especially to cause such a loud ruckus when hitting my head to where a neighbor could hear it from that far away {through the wall in his room} and he said he heard it twice but I know something happewned like 3 timesa and only remember clips.... I am in VERY small town america I am in the process of looking for a new physician and whwen I called thenm and told them they said to just wait and bring it up to gthem when I ee my new dr....could it be meds? what kind of issues or conditions could this be? and why do I not remember alot it has messed with my memory alot this time? I don't sleep walk I DO kow I was awake.... and any advice I should take or websites that could give me advice more

Resolved Question: Will I get a receeding hairline - can i avoid it.?

I am a 15 year old male. I have normal hair - it isnt curly just normal - it is brown. My Grandad who i strongly resemble who had the same hair as me had a receeding hairline in his mid 20's My Father who strongly resembles my grandad and whom i strongly resemble had a receedding hairline quite badly from his early 20's I am 15 and i have no signs of it yet - but is it likely or even definete i will get one? Seen as me, my dad and grandad all have the same hair and look simialr etc. One thing though is my Grandad was a very heavy drinker and died as a result of it in his mid 30's. My father too was a very strong drinker from an early age and has suffered Chronic Pancreatitis as a result (but has not died) Both started drinking at an early age - could this have been the cause of their Receeding Hairlines. Particularly with my dad - we learnt in school tht a receeding hairline could be worsened or brought on by severe illness - and Chronic Pancreatitis is a very severe illness - my Dad had this at 21 - and at the age of 23 his Receeding hairline was much worse than my grandads when he was 23. So Will i inherit it? Was theirs caused by drinking and illness? Also is it likely their will be a cure or prevention for a receeding hairline - is their now? Thanks more

Voting Question: How does chronic pancreatitis cause portosplenic thrombosis?

Resolved Question: IBS or Chronic Pacreatitis?

For 10 to 11 years now, I've had these infrequent abdominal attacks that last up to 3 days per episode and always after eating, usually shortly after lunch. The abdominal pain I feel is what I imagine it would be to get shot and have a burning slug in my gut. It causes me to double over, I get the chills, and at times, feel as though I'm about to vomit. I do have a family history where at least one immediate family member had their gall bladded removed due to pancreatitis. My doctor insistsit's IBS. An Upper GI about 8 years ago revealed nothing. Some other test that involved my eating irradiated scrambled eggs revealed no problesm. An ultrasound during a rushed ER visit, while I was having an attack, did not reveal gall stones. So, they told me I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. But I refuse to believe that. My pain, again, feels like a pinball has been shot into my gut and the pain will not go away. Sorry so lengthy... more

Resolved Question: What is my fathers cause of death?

I received a letter from the coroner, it listed chronic pancreatitis as the cause of death. However my fathers doctor, who was his GP for over 25 years said that she disputes this. She says its not the cause, according to her. Can i get some of your opinion on this please. My father was a smoker and he drank alcohol. He had a weak immune system, but a week before his death he contracted an aggressive case of the FLU. more

Resolved Question: does this sound like a muscoskeletal issue?

I have been experiencing stomach pain, abdominal bloating, constipation, belching, and back pain for over a week now. It started after I got sick from drinking too much alcohol. I have a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis and my doctor thinks i most likely have irritable bowel syndrome as well. She tested my urine for a kidney infection b/c of the back pain but there was nothing. If I feel down below my rib cage on my back and it is tender to the touch. My kidney area hurts badly and it feels like a burning sensation. I have been reading online and think I may have Pancreatitis? Is this consistent with Pancreatitis? I also have read about Fibromyalgia as well b/c these autoimmune diseases seem to occur together, but I just cant get myself to think that this is just a muscoskeletal pain problem especially since its mainly in the area where my kidneys are located. I know this isnt for medical advise but I have been posting on other sites and have gotten no where. I have an appt with a GI dr next week so I am hoping i can get some answers. I had a Complete metabolic panel test done and all levels were normal that was in June. Could this one episode be the cause of a serious condition such as Pancreatitis? I have been reading about Ulcers as well. I dont have a churning gnawing pain in my gut or blood in my stool etc.. I do have a little indigestion though. more

Resolved Question: I believe my fathers death was a product of involuntary euthanasia need advice?

My father was very ill. He had chronic pancreatitis, copd, diabetes, and has been living with these conditions for the last 8 years with it starting from the pancreatitis. He has been married to my stepmom for only 10 of these 8 years and it is very obvious that he has been a burden for her. He has been in and out of the hospital for the last couple of weeks but my main concern is the events that happened 3 days before his death (my father was only 47). My stepmother kept making comments about how she wanted them to just stop treating his diabetes and remove his oxygen help (he'd been living with for 4 years). I explained to her that that would be murder it is the hospitals obligation to continue to treat what they had been treating before. My father was still eating on his own, going to the bathroom, and drinking on his own but, was heavily sedated. In his last day of life in the hospital there was talk of my step mom wanting to set him up with hospice and was asking questions about what she could do (take him off oxygen,stop checking his sugar etc). Before she left for the night she requested they give my father something for the pain (pancreatitis) and they gave him a dose of morphine. As soon as she left his stats started dropping quickly. His o2 saturation was at 33 and pulse had dropped to 67. The nurse came in checked on him and was going to clean him up cause he had soiled himself. I accepted as did my sister that it was close (not realizing the morphine could be the cause) and when they moved him around it woke him up enough to pick up all his sats. I called my step mom and told her what happened and she came back to the hospital. We waited a whole 7 hours with no change he was very sedated and non responsive from the drugs but stats were fine and showing no signs of discomfort or pain. The nurse had told me too that she thought it was the morphine that sent him over the edge. So after 7 hours of nothing...my step mom talked to the nurse even though my dad was having no pain and asked for more morphine. She also told the nurse not to treat his sugar that was getting dangerously low. She didn't even let the nurse take it but, when the nurse left she took it and it was 68. I explained how I was very uncomfortable with giving him more pain meds and not treating the sugar but was ignored. She started talking about taking him off his regular oxygen mask too and I was very much against it so she did not. This was about 2am when the first dose of pain meds was given (with no sign of pain) somehow an hour later when more family arrived he woke up and started talking to everyone and was awake and alert for about 10 min and my step mom after that ordered MORE morphine "for pain" that he wasn't having (he also had just had a dose an hour before) that was about 4am his breathing started to get slower after that but he was relaxed. The nurse kept coming in and asking my step mom if she was ready for "that" twice...finally about 530 am my step mom said yes. I immediatley said WHAT IS THAT! and she said oh, your dad is getting a little anxious so its some anti anxitey meds. ( still he was not moving, moaning, his stats were not showing a sign of pain, he was not gasping for air just breathing very slow) he passed an hour later. I need answers! I truly feel that this was not ethical nor legal.She was ofcourse being his wife his medical power of attorney. However I didn't think it gave her the right to play GOD so to speak. Morphine is very risky for copd patients from what i've read and apparently she was "friends" or the nurse was "a customer" of hers and even joked so are you going to let me cut in line now? I believe she came in and did say I got a doctors ok to give pain meds every 30 min. as needed which i thought was weird cause my father was not in pain?? And, if the doctor knew the effects of the pain meds on a copd paitient why would he allow such a high dosage to be given so frequently? I mentioned today I wanted a copy of his medical records and she got very defensive and said "what do you want those for"? and I said I just strongly feel like something is wrong and she said well "i don't want to talk about this right now!" 4 doses of a powerful narcotic and a dose of a sedative/"anti anxiety" to be administered within 3 hours seems excessive for someone sleeping? more

Voting Question: I had pancreatitis 2 years ago. i just started taking alli can that and will that cause pancreatitis soon?

how long if any will it take to get pancreatitis again, mind you i have had chronic pain ever since. more

Voting Question: wt would likely cause my diarrhea and epigastric pain especially when eating fatty foods?

i was diagnosed of chronic pancreatitis 2yrs ago. i already lost 25 lbs for the past 6 mos and my ultrasound showed enlarged tail of my pancreas. i will probably go to the doctor nxt wk. but pls for now, help me. more

Resolved Question: Is there some one out there who has or had Pancreatitis acute or chronic?

What was the cause of yours? Did you have any cysts? Do you know what the chances of it being caused by cancer? (32 yr old male) How were you diagnosed and how long did it take to get that diagnosis? Do you lose weight other than from eating better?The person I am speaking of has sharp cramping pains in upper abdomen. Pains seem to be better when eating low fat diet and no spicy foods. The person has diarrhea. Also when pain is bad feels like it is in the back as well. He also has an umbilical hernia right now. Ultrasound was done, but it was a poor visual now awaiting further testing. more

Resolved Question: Need help, sick twins, in danger of stepson.?

My 5 year old stepson has recently been diagnosed with an attachment disorder, finally. It took my husband 2 years of denial and avoidance but SS is in therapy. I have an 8 year old daughter and hubby and I have 6 month old twins. The problems of my stepson weren't so obvious until I was already pregnant or I would have never brought children into this situation. My twins are sick with strep because SS had it and coughed into their faces when he thought nobody was looking. He also spits and sometimes urinates on everything when he thinks we aren't looking. We recently found this out through setting up hidden cameras. I'm in the position where I'm afraid my children's safety may become an issue. My SS has no remorse, empathy, compassion and is very manipulating and has already started telling other adults that I've been saying mean things to him, which I have not. I feel like it's only a matter of time before he tells someone I hit him or worse and child services takes my kids. His life has been a sad affair of daycares, babysitters, grandparents who encourage and indulge his bad behavior and a horrible 50/50 custody schedule of bouncing around every 2-3 days since he was 12 months. I've had him since he was 2 and I've done everything in my power to give him the love and compassion and attention he missed out on earlier and still. I mean no more to him than a perfect stranger. Actually he's more affectionate and charming with strangers than us. His mother is blaming this on me as are my in-laws who all refuse to believe that he isn't perfect. The therapist told hubby and I that his mother is the key and not much can be done to help him without her cooperation. We know we won't get it. I'm at the point where I think I might have to move out every time he is here. I don't want it to get to that point but I'm afraid for my children. He is constantly sick and has given my babies serious illnesses twice. I love my husband and I know my SS problems are from his parents and grandparents idiotic parenting of him. (Grandparents have more control than the parents at times and are constantly undermining my husband). It isn't his fault he's like this but the stress of this situation is causing me a lot of problems. I have chronic pancreatitis, non-specific colitis and disc problems in my neck and deal with chronic pain. The current situation is causing me flare ups in my health conditions and has made it harder to deal with the pain. My children don't deserve this, but then neither does my stepson. Is moving out too extreme? I feel I'm the only one who will adequately protect my children. I can't leave them alone with my husband any more when SS is here because he is still in some denial himself. He coughed on the babies while I was at physical therapy and hubby just told him not to get too close and that's all, then he did it again. (hidden camera proof) I had no idea that all this would happen when we got married, I thought SS was a very mellow nice little boy. But my hubby isn't doing enough. Nobody is and I'm the only reason SS is in therapy. What is the right thing to do here? I'm leaning toward leaving while SS is here to protect my kids. Please help me. And nobody please pass nasty judgements on me you have no idea what a kid with an attachment disorder is like until you've lived with one. I only mentioned a small fraction of the things he does.Sorry this is so long but it's complicated and I didn't want to leave out crucial information.Before my pregnancy, I had lots of quality one on one time with him where we did fun things, I held him, loved on him but it made no difference. The therapist said that because his mom is in the picture only what she does will make a difference. I'm simply spread too thin with my babies at the moment to leave the house and devote special time to him.Another thing, one on one time with him now is not in my best interest since I may have to prove that I wasn't mistreating him. If there's ALWAYS another adult around when he and I are together, then it will be easier for me to prove that I didn't do the things to him that he said I did. more

Resolved Question: Do fat people understand that Bariatric Surgery is not easy way out?

The following is a list of possible side-effects and complications to consider before having weight-loss surgery. We will discuss these in more detail at your office consultation. 1. Anastomotic leak (leak from a connection made to the bowel, usually requires re-operation and long hospital stay) 2. Anastomotic stricture (narrowing or obstruction at an intestinal connection resulting in vomiting) 3. Bowel obstruction/strangulation/internal hernia/ischemic bowel possibly needing removal (associated with pain and vomiting, usually requires re-operation) 4. Injury to an abdominal or pelvic organ/structure (especially the liver, spleen, pancreas, bile duct, stomach, esophagus, colon, bowel, diaphragm, urinary bladder, nerve or blood vessel) 5. Conversion to an open operation (due to bleeding, poor exposure, large liver, tension on intestines, etc.) 6. Incisional hernia (more likely if procedure is done open) 7. Infection or abscess (due to a leak, spillage of intestinal contents, underlying infection, etc) 8. Bleeding and the potential need for blood transfusion. Blood transfusion carries the risk of infection with bacteria, parasites (malaria), and viruses (hepatitis, HIV/AIDS). 9. Need for additional surgery or procedures to treat any complication that may occur 10. Prolonged hospital stay or readmission may be needed to treat complications 11. Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clot in a vein) 12. Pulmonary Embolus (blood clot going to lung, fatal 30% of the time) 13. Atelectasis (lung collapse causing fevers, possibly pneumonia) 14. Pneumonia, lung infection and fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion) 15. Heart attack (myocardial infarction) 16. Stroke 17. Pancreatitis 18. Rhabdomyalysis (breakdown of the muscle in the body) 19. Pressure ulcer or decubitus (skin breakdown, may require skin grafting) 20. Allergic reaction to anesthesia, medications or materials 21. Nerve or ligament injury from positioning or lying on the operating table 22. Kidney failure and/or the need for dialysis 23. Need for ICU care 24. Need for a ventilator (machine to help you breathe) 25. Multi-system organ failure (liver, kidneys, lungs, etc.) 26. Poor cosmetic results (ugly scar, keloid, unattractive incisions, contour defects) 27. Chronic pain, discomfort, numbness, burning or tingling in the incisions or anywhere else (abdomen, back, extremities) 28. Transient or chronic nausea/vomiting due to strictures, gastroparesis, food intolerance, etc. 29. Dysphagia (difficulty or painful swallowing) 30. Diarrhea, constipation, foul smelling gas and stools 31. Heartburn (acid reflux) symptoms 32. Ulcers or gastritis 33. Intestinal perforation due to ulcer, foreign body, obstructed food, etc. 34. Development of food intolerances/loss of taste 35. Dumping syndrome (abdominal pain, heart palpitations, sweating, nausea, diarrhea) 36. Hair loss or thinning 37. Development of malnutrition or vitamin deficiency 38. Anemia 39. Metabolic bone disease (loosing calcium from the bone because of inadequate intake and supplementation) with possible osteoporosis, secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone fractures 40. Failure to lose an adequate amount of weight 41. Loss of too much weight 42. Development of loose or redundant skin 43. Sterility or inability to become pregnant 44. Increased ability to become pregnant 45. Birth defects or fetal injury if you become pregnant. This is less likely once weight has stabilized and laboratory tests are normal. Usually, about 2 years after surgery. 46. Postoperative depression or other psychological reaction to surgery 47. Need to revise or reverse the procedure at some point in the future because of nutritional deficiencies, excessive weight loss, pain or other reasons 48. Extended disability, financial hardship as a result of complications related to weight loss surgery 49. Parts of your stomach and/or intestines will be inaccessible by endoscopy. 50. Death (1% nationwide) within 30 days more

Voting Question: 10 points for best answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

Can chronic pancreatitis cause chronic vomiting right after meals were you cant keep any food down and need a feeding tube? How is it diagnosed and if you've had ultrasounds,MRI's, CT scans would those tell you? What blood tests will tell you???? more

Resolved Question: SHould we make alcohol illegal?

With all of the problems that alcohol causes, isn't it time that we make it illegal again? How can we let this stay legal? Why should our society put up with a bunch of drunks? Look at all the problems that alcohol causes. Liver disease Elevated liver enzyme levels Fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis Pancreatic disease Acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, stroke Gastrointestinal problems Gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, diarrhea, peptic ulcer disease Esophageal varices, Mallory-Weiss tears Neurologic disorders Headaches, blackouts, peripheral neuropathy Alcohol withdrawal syndrome, seizures, Wernicke's encephalopathy, dementia, cerebral atrophy, peripheral neuropathy, cognitive deficits, impaired motor functioning Reproductive system disorders Fetal alcohol effects, fetal alcohol syndrome Sexual dysfunction, amenorrhea, anovulation, early menopause, spontaneous abortion Cancers Neoplasm of the liver, neoplasm of the head and neck, neoplasm of the pancreas, neoplasm of the esophagus Psychiatric comorbidities Depression, anxiety Affective disorders, anxiety disorders, antisocial personality Legal problems Traffic violations, driving while intoxicated, public intoxication Motor vehicle accidents, violent offenses, fires Employment problems Tardiness, sick days, inability to concentrate, decreased competence Accidents, injury, job loss, chronic unemployment Family problems Family conflict, erratic child discipline, neglect of responsibilities, social isolation Divorce, spouse abuse, child abuse or neglect, loss of child custody Effects on children Overresponsibility, acting out, withdrawal, inability to concentrate, school problems, social isolation Learning disorders, behavior problems, emotional disturbanceWe need to step up the War on Drugs to include alcohol. It has NO positive benefits on our society. NONE. It should be illegal. more

Resolved Question: Had an Attach of Acute Pancreatitis? Do you still drink?

Are there people out there who have had an attack of Acute Pancreatitis, but continue to drink alcohol? If so, I would like to hear from them how long they have been drinking after they had pancreatitis, what quanity and how often and whether they developed CHRONIC pancreatitis because of it. I had a bout of acute pancreatitis recently the cause of which was attributed to alcohol abuse. My doctor has forbidden me to drink alcohol even occasionally, say once a week. Your honest input will be of great help.Nobody has told me Pancreatitis would affect liver. If may affect kidney and lungs, but not liver. Is Sammyjojo really talking about pancreatitis or some other condition such as cirrhosis of liver caused by alcohol abuse? more

Resolved Question: has adderall ever caused your pancreas to hurt?

i was put on adderal for my fibrofog and chronic fatigue syndrome and it worked for a while, then about a month ago, ten minutes after i took it, my pancreas would hurt, all the way through to the back. i suffer from chronic pancreatitis until i had my gallbladder removed about a yr. ago. i alternated this month, just to see if it was the adderall , skip a day, no pain, take it again, pain, etc. there definitely is a connection at least with me. i was just wondering if this has ever happened to any of you before? i quit taking the stuff, i don't need pancreas trouble again!!!stuart13, you didn't answer my question.thank you stuart, you get best answer. and i really don't understand this problem. i am terrified that it is back! the pain is horrendous. more

Resolved Question: Can Creon cause a false positive for acute pancreatitis?

I was prescribed Creon 20 for what my doctor thinks may be chronic pancreatitis. I'm wondering... if I've taken this medicine recently and go to the hospital for an attack, will my bloodwork look as though I'm having acute pancreatitis? Or will the enzyme levels be too high (or low) for them to think that? Or will they be able to tell that it's a medicine and not my own elevated enzyme levels? I've been instructed to take three capsules before each major meal and two capsules before each snack. I'm wondering also... how long after I swallow the capsules will the enzymes be detectable in my blood? I'm just a little worried about some things. Nobody seems to know the answer to these questions, so if you do, please help me out! Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Re: Chronic pancreatitis ...what medications can cause it?

If you have a reference to eg. hydrochlorthiazde, lamotrigine or Lipitor as possible causes I would appreciate the references. I would also like to know if a low fat diet is advised because it would decrease the progression of the disease or is it only advised for pain control and because it is poorly digested. more

Resolved Question: Has anyone had chronic pancreatitis caused by a medication?

Resolved Question: Dieticians - Internists - Is kwashiorkor a possible symptom of our poor diet - too much white flour / corn syr?

I think many Americans are starving themselves because of their daily reliance on white flour for sustenance, whether rich or poor. Does white flour inhibit good digestion of other more protein rich foods? (Look at all the protruding bellies.) I'm looking at something that indicated that in a report as follows: "Conditions listing Kwashiorkor as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Kwashiorkor. Our database lists the following as having Kwashiorkor as a symptom of that condition: Alcoholism Amphetamine abuse Amyloidosis AL Anorexia Nervosa Blind loop syndrome Boyd-Stearns syndrome Brinton disease Classic galactosemia Cocaine fetopathy Congenital short bowel Congenital sucrose-isomaltose malabsorption Cutaneous photosensitivity colitis, lethal Cystic Fibrosis Epidermolysis bullosa, junctional Finnish nephrosis syndrome Follicular hamartoma - alopecia - cystic fibrosis Gastrointestinal amyloidosis Hereditary amyloidosis Hyperemesis Gravidarum Intestinal epithelial dysplasia Intractable diarrhea with enterocytes assembly abnormalities, congenital, familial Juvenile tropical pancreatitis syndrome Microsporidiosis Obal syndrome Opisthorchiasis Pancreatic insufficiency Pancreatic Islet Cell Cancer Patau syndrome Sandifer syndrome Self Harm Short Bowel Syndrome TopDrug interactions causing Kwashiorkor: When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Kwashiorkor as a symptom. The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments. Chloramphenicol and Acetaminophen interaction more interactions...» Read more about medication causes of Kwashiorkor TopMedical news summaries relating to Kwashiorkor: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Kwashiorkor: Celiac disease more common than thought Commonly confused celiac disease Hyperemesis symptoms similar to morning sickness Operation options for obesity Prevention of osteoporosis in cystic fibrosis TopRelated information on causes of Kwashiorkor: As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Kwashiorkor may be found in: Risk factors for Kwashiorkor Hidden causes of Kwashiorkor TopCauses of Kwashiorkor: Online Medical Books 16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration, for more information about the causes of Kwashiorkor. Protein-calorie malnutrition: Causes and incidence (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)) Both kwashiorkor (edematous PCM) and marasmus (nonedematous PCM) are common in underdeveloped countries and in areas in which dietary amino acid content is insufficient to satisfy growth requirements. Kwashiorkor typically occurs at about age 1, after infants are weaned from breast milk to a protein-deficient diet of starchy gruels or sugar water, but it can develop at any time during the formative years. Marasmus affects infants ages 6 to 18 months as a result of breast-feeding failure, or a debilitating condition such as chronic diarrhea. In industrialized countries, PCM may occur secondary to chronic metabolic disease that decreases protein and calorie intake or absorption, or trauma that increases protein and calorie requirements. In the United States, PCM is estimated to occur to some extent in 50% of elderly people in nursing homes. Those who aren’t allowed anything by mouth for an extended period are at high risk of developing PCM. Conditions that increase protein-calorie requirements include severe burns and injuries, systemic infections, and cancer (accounts for the largest group of hospitalized patients with PCM). Conditions that cause defective utilization of nutrients include malabsorption syndrome, short-bowel syndrome, and Crohn’s disease. Protein-calorie malnutrition: Causes (Handbook of Diseases) Both marasmus (nonedematous protein-calorie malnutrition) and kwashiorkor (edematous protein-calorie malnutrition) are common in underdeveloped countries and in areas where dietary amino acid content is insufficient to satisfy growth requirements. Kwashiorkor typically occurs at about age 1, after infants are weaned from breast milk to a protein-deficient diet of starchy gruels or sugar water, but it can develop at any time during the formative years. Marasmus affects infants ages 6 to 18 months as a result of breast-feeding failure or a debilitating condition such as chronic diarrhea. In industrialized countries, protein-calorie malnutrition may occur secondary to chronic metabolic disease that decreases protein and calorie intake or absorption or trauma that increases protein a more

Resolved Question: Our dog came down real sick again....we went to the vet but now what should we expect....?

Just keep us and our poodle Zack in your thoughts. Zack has come down real sick again. They said the pancreatitis is back which means he will have it the rest of his life (which we were told may be shortened by a few years but he has always beat the odds so I hope he can live a full long life) Its now called Chronic Pancreatitis and its basically not fun for him (or us) He also picked up a small parasite Giardia (which they think caused it to flare up and come back) probably from the other dogs in the complex. They want us to get our Jack Russell mix Sasha checked out to make sure she didn't pick up the parasite as well. They said he should feel better in 24 to 48 hours but with this they said you never know. If he isn't better or worse he has to go back in. What kind of future are we looking at with him? I mean is this maintainable for the next 10 to 14 years (He is only a year old)? Will he be in a lot of pain? What should we expect? He's only a year old by the wayThis is my Zackie http://www.i-love-dogs.com/forums/members/puppylove2009-albums-my-precious-dogs-picture1142-zack-run.jpgI just wanted to emphasize my questions What kind of future are we looking at with him? I mean is this maintainable for the next 10 to 14 years (He is only a year old)? Will he be in a lot of pain? What should we expect? (Also if there is anyone here who has a dog that has suffered from this please please I would like to hear from you)There is no reason for him to be put down they said. They said its very managable I just don't know what to expect and I have only found a few things on it.I just want to learn as much as I can about his condition so I'm prepared to care for him and do what he needs me to do for himBy the way he doesn't eat table scraps (he never has) he is actually usually at 13 pounds (but he is down to 8) and he gets plenty of exercise They think it was originally cuased by the junk kibble he was eating (he has been on California Naturals since his first episode and doing great) more

Resolved Question: I NEED HELP WITH ALCOHOL FACTZ PLZZ!!! I PICK BESST ANSWER?

A chronic liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption is known as: Cardiac sympathy Cirrhosis Pancreatitis Parkinson’s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gender, emotion, mental status, and amount of time throughout consumption are a few factors that can change the effects each time alcohol is consumed by an individual. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All 50 states enacted a BAC limit of .08 as the legal limit for drunk drivers over the age of 21. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following does NOT have the same alcohol content as a 12 oz. beer: Depends on the type of beer 5 oz. glass of wine 1.5 oz. of 80 proof distilled spirits (shot) none of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The best way to avoid a dangerous situation involving drunk driving is to: Avoid alcohol and drugs altogether because you don’t need them anyway. Do what your friends tell you to do. Drink just a little or limit your drug intake. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All of the following are symptoms of alcoholism except for: craving physical dependence tolerance (you have to drink more and more to get “buzzed.”) self-control -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alcohol in the stomach… is partially absorbed from the stomach. interferes with digestion of essential vitamins and minerals. can lead to gastritis and ulcers from long term use. All answers are correct. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drinking alcohol can effect the heart, liver, stomach, and brain. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are the driver of a vehicle, there is no safe level of alcohol consumption. True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moderate to Excessive Binge Drinking can cause: health benefits for the heart, including reducing chance of heart attack Cardiac Arrhythmia (abnormal rhythms) and sudden cardiac death reduction in blood pressure and/or chance of stroke -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mandatory license plate revocation is ineffective against drunk driving. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ___________ are more likely to become alcoholics. children adults woman children of alcoholic parents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Which of the following is a problem a baby may have if the mother drinks alcohol while she is pregnant? motor skills problems hearing and vision problems premature birth may include problems with motor skills, hearing and vision -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are less alcohol-related fatalities for 18, 19, and 20 year olds than for the population over 21. true false -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to research what would be the single most effective deterrent for drinking and driving? Automatic license revocation Inability to post bail if arrested Jail sentence -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This law imposes potential liability on the host of a party if alcohol is served to an obviously intoxicated person or a minor. adult liability social host MADD law minor party law -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), is a standard used to: Determine what type of alcohol had been consumed Determine how many total drinks have been consumed Determine between sobriety and intoxication Determine how long since your last alcoholic drink -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Examples of important functional skills that are not visible to others, but are affected by alcohol, are thinking skills like evaluating risk and processing information. This means that steering, braking, lane changing, and response time could be affected in a driver that has been dr more

Resolved Question: Do You Have Chronic Pancreatitis?

From time to time (when it is too late to answer) I find questions on Yahoo Answers from people who are worried and/or frightened because they have discovered they have pancreatitis. Often they have no idea why they have it as they don't drink or have gall bladder disease. I have had this disease for 25 years and in my case it was caused by steroids prescribed to me for a minor problem. Things I have learnt about ichronic pancreatitis include: Never drink alcohol Avoid spicy foods Eat a low fat diet Sometimes it is trial and error as to what irritates the pancreas. Pancreatic pain can be caused by certain foods. Learn what foods irritate your pancreas and remove them from your diet. Try not to stress. High blood pressure will not help. I hope this has helped somebody. more

Resolved Question: teen with pancreatitis? ?

So I am 15 and I was diagnosed with pancreatitis 2 years ago and have 6 attacks since then that have each required hospitalization that have lasted about a week each. I have had 4 MRI's done and will be getting an ERCP done soon. I have never drank alcohol and my doctors do not know the cause. There is permanent scarring of the pancreas and I am not sure whether I have chronic or acute pancreatitis. I had genetic testing done which revealed a small mutation of Cystic Fibrosis that predisposes me to pancreatitis. One doctor also told me it is a possibility that my pancreas will eventually burn out and I would become diabetic and insulin dependent. I am not asking for professional advice I am just wondering if anybody has had anything like this and if you think I am at risk for pancreatic cancer. Can pancreatic cancer be treated and prevented if the pancreas is monitored regularly? Any help/advice would be great thanks.oh and also I remember once the attending doctor at the hospital telling me to not have ANY pain medication at all and refused to give me anything. Is this normal even though other doctors have been fine with giving me morphine and demerol?Sonograms have also shown sludge in the gall bladder and very tiny stones but everybody has said they are too small to cause pancreatitis. Could this be a factor in why I keep getting attacks? more

Resolved Question: Do I have Chronic Pancreatitis?

Im 30 yrs. old and have had acute pancreatitis 5 times in the last 3 years. The doctors have not been able to find a cause, and i'm not a drinker. ( I did alittle, but not much). One attack was cause by an ERCP when i had a stint placed in my pancreatic duct. I have also had my gallbladder removed and still had an attack a few months after that. So far, I've not been diagnosed w/chronic but I've been reading alot. It seems that I could have chronic, but other readings suggest that chronic pain is really persistent and lasts for awhile. All of my acute attacks have only lasted 3-5 days and then recovered completely. I have really been cautious w/my diet since the last attack and am now taking pancreatic enzymes. Just wondering if I may already have chronic. more

Resolved Question: What is the life expectancy of someone with chronic pancreatitis?

I have had pancreatitis 5 times in the last 3 years. I'm 30 years old and Dr.'s can't find the cause. The diagnosis is acute but based on what I have read it could be chronic or could be chronic very soon. I've had a stint placed in my pancreatic duct, my gallbladder removed and it still flares up. I'm now on a strict diet and taking digestive enzymes. Im just wondering if I can expect a normal life span or if I can plan on dying fairly young. Im really scared. more

Resolved Question: amylase and lipase can anyone tell me why they are rising?

my husband was discharged home from hoapital 2 weeks ago with amylase of 322 and lipase of 256. he has been diagnosed of chronic pancreatitis. his amylase levels keep rising it was 345, then 696 then fell to 465 now its 800. he has little pain in the stomach too. he is very scared of having another acute attack. can anyone help us? what is the best way to affront this? is there any remedy? or he should go back for intravaneous feeding? he really doesnot want to go back to hospital. he spent 3 months there already. and he is really frightened. has anyone such levels? he is on a low fat diet and eats barely nothing. so, what can be the cause of the rising amylase levelsthe pain is not acute but we are scared it might he might get it beacuse of the amylase levelshe is not drinking but has been smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day, he eats spicy foods too and sometimes oranges and lemonhe is not drinking but has been smoking 6 to 10 cigarettes a day, he eats spicy foods too and sometimes oranges and lemon more

Resolved Question: I am actually hospitalized,What can I do when A doctor is desrespectful and rude?

Attention: first of all please excuse my spelling -english is my second lenguage.This doctor is not taking me seriously ,is the first time i met him and vise versa.He showed lack of compacion to me .He did not care that the nurses that speds more time caring for me knows mebest than what he knows me.They (nurses) seen me getting worst ,vomiting,Diarrea (due to Pancreatic Attacks)unbeareable pains etc.Nurses had being trying hard to get an order from my doctor so the can get a pickline running in my vains -to end the trauma of everyday being pintch over and over and they (nurses )feel terrible for having to stick me so manny time -my vains are tiny because of the dehidration.This Doctor,request thatI be advanced to liquids (and My stomach couldnt take it ,and it only couse me more pain ,to vomit etc.This morning one nurse came to me-and change and IV that whent bad very soon in my arm.My arms were red,very warm,oainful etc.And this doctor will still not take me nor the nurses serious enough to insert a Pic line .He sned a nurse to remove me the bad IV and disconect me from it all at ones.when he sow with his own eyes I had just puke.Hes excuse was ,I told them to disconect you and only give you a liquid diet.Knowing that a patient sufferng from pancreatitis one of the treatment is NPO (nothing by mouth) Pancreatitis can suddendly become deadly,and my case is worsening. I ask to speak to a patient representaive and she is oing to speak to him.But Id like to know how canI sue him for innegligence,for not treeting me with respect,for not aknoleging his mistakes,and not valuing and not taking me seriously and for public humiliation.Because it did not just end it up there .He made me go through unnesesary emocional trauma in th eprocess and I fealt intimidated.Then (the same doctor) call me at my hospital bed number to ay " I know you are frustrauted ,I am just trying to help you.I said! No your not- if it was so- you woudnt send someone to disconect me from the Ivs that are keeping me hydrated ,you wouldnt send them a pill for me to swallow for pain when you sow I had being vomiting.How is it you saying your helping me? I dont think so.I rather have a diferent doctor that will show some respect and understanding and take resposibility fo rhis behaviors and accions and not denied at the end when he realise I was making phone call to ask for help in changing this doctor for a diferent one.He changed his mind at the end saying I send you some one to look again for your vains so we can continue medicating you ,but she said you refused because it hurt ! I said to him- that was incorrect and i dont bealive she told him like that,first of all this is the one to begin wih trying to get aproval to do me a pick line (A pick line is a line that goes straight to the heart) I hate it and is scary but I know In all my hospitalizacions I end up with one because my conditionand dehydration.I said him she try twise she got inside with the niddle but ones again she coundt find a good vain,and then was that i told her that it was hurting a lot.My arms are sooo swollen,red,fragil etc.And the Man(doc) continue to making dificult to me and to the nurses.What wouldve you done in my place?Could it be that he dislike hispanics?I was always polite to him no matter what and when in the phone I started crying when he call me -II was crying at the end -wile I was telling him -that he should thank God that he does not suffer from chronic Pancreatitis due to my Dna (Genes) etc.and that he doesnt know how is to be discharge with to brused up arms,painful and red and bit up ,walking with long sleeve for the next 2-3 weeks to cover the bruses I get from them insisting in looking for vains when Im so dehydrated in a hospital bed allready in pain-this causing me pain and for the nurses they feel terryble they have to do this and they know is a pick line what I need to end my suffering and be it easy for everybody.Thanks for reading ,I know this was too long but It happen today and its still afecting me though I now finaly have a pick line after having other intervining for me.Any sujestion will be apreciated? more

Resolved Question: What if a drug is not listed to cause a problem until 'after market' reporting?

I got severe acute pancreatitis a couple of weeks ago, which often results in chronic pancreatitis when it is severe (mine was!), and do not fall under the categories of what causes it. I'm a moderate drinker, no family history, no trauma to the pancreas, no gallbladder problems. It does list some drugs as a cause, but not Lamictal, which I have been on for nearly a year, as well as recent use of Naproxin. A few weeks ago, my Lamictal was raised from 150m to 200m. A little research on the internet shows that Lamictal and Naproxin is listed as a potential side effect, although not made public or on their fact sheet, since reports of it being a potential side effect were not established until 'after marketing' (after FDA approval and marketed to the public) and the company says not enough data exists to establish causation, but has been reported in cases of pancreatitis. Is there a potential lawsuit here, since pancreatitus is potentially fatal, and causes lifelong possible complications (kidney failure ..., heart failure and damage to other organs) as well as permanent lifestyle changes (diet, no fat, no sodium, etc)? It often leads to other attacks that are very painful and disabling for several days to weeks, which is lifelong. It's listed as a potential side effect even on their own 'cached' website, as well as drugs.com, rx.com, etc. more

Resolved Question: PANCREAS CANCER! Please read now......................!?

For the past 2 months my Grandma in the Philippines is suffering from Pancreas Cancer and I am very sad that she is in stage 4. It has been two years since we last hugged each other I am just wondering, what is the cause of her disease? I look at wiki but I don't know which one: Age (particularly over 60)[2] Male gender African-American ethnicity[2] Smoking. Cigarette smoking nearly doubles one's risk, and the risk persists for at least a decade after quitting. [5] Diets low in vegetables and fruits[citation needed] Diets high in red meat[6] Obesity[7] Diabetes mellitus Chronic pancreatitis has been linked, but is not known to be causal Helicobacter pylori infection Family history, 5-10% of pancreatic cancer patients have a family history of pancreatic cancer. The genes responsible for most of this clustering in families have yet to be identified. Pancreatic cancer has been associated with the following syndromes; autosomal recessive ataxia-telangiectasia and autosomal dominantly inherited mutations in the BRCA2 gene, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome due to mutations in the STK11 tumor suppressor gene, hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (Lynch syndrome), familial adenomatous polyposis, and the familial atypical multiple mole melanoma-pancreatic cancer syndrome (FAMMM-PC) due to mutations in the CDKN2A tumor suppressor gene.[8][1] Gingivitis or periodontal disease.[9] Alcohol might be a risk factor – see Pancreatic cancer section in Alcohol and cancer When I lived with her for a decade, she did not qualify to all the things that I listed above EXCEPT she is 74 years old OR maybe she ate dirty foods. Please pray for my grandma because she has 3 months to live. more

Resolved Question: What illness would cause these symptoms?

(order from earliest to latest, person has been sick for 4 1/2 years) -stomach pain -kidney stones -urinary tract infections -cold sores -easily sunburns -no longer tolerates certain foods -chronic pancreatitis -swollen hands and feet -depression -increased nausea -formed bruises on hands -vomiting/diareah/constipation -yellow, almost white stool -serious fatigue ...the doctors wont help, and i thought to take a shot at Yahoo answers, because this has been put off long enough by the "professionals" and my friend is getting worse. Maybe if we know the disease/illness(s) thats causing it we could find a treatment. Thanks for the help. We have had a couple of opinions, and since we're on medicaid-they've all been the same. more

Resolved Question: drinking questions help please?

A chronic liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption is known as: Cardiac sympathy Cirrhosis Pancreatitis Parkinson’s What passes the ingested alcohol from the mother to the baby? amniotic fluid uterus ovaries placenta Mandatory license plate revocation is ineffective against drunk driving. true false Which is not a sign of FAS? small head flat face flat feet wide spaced eyes Examples of important functional skills that are not visible to others, but are affected by alcohol, are thinking skills like evaluating risk and processing information. This means that steering, braking, lane changing, and response time could be affected in a driver that has been drinking. true false Alcohol is a: stimulant depressant hallucinogenic All of the following are symptoms of alcoholism except for: craving physical dependence tolerance (you have to drink more and more to get “buzzed.”) self-control Mandatory license revocation is effective against drunk driving. true false Which of the following statements is false? FAS is characterized by brain damage, facial deformities, and growth deficits. The effects of FAS are all reversible. Heart, liver, and kidney defects are common, as are vision and hearing problems. Individuals with FAS have difficulties with learning, attention, memory, and problem solving. When helping a pregnant woman with a drinking addiction you should not: expect instant success be a cheerleader for her encourage her to talk with her health care provider talk on the phone with others for support more

Resolved Question: what are the chances of having chronic pancreatitis even though i dont drink?

iv had mucus in my stool for a few weeks now they tested it for bacteria b/c i was taking amoxicilin the tests came back fine but starting 3 or 4 days ago after i eat i get harsh cramps and kinda bloaded feeling in my stomach that lasts for about a half hour then i defecate and it burns and looks oily also i recently lost 10 pounds randomly does anyone know what might be causing all of this? more

Resolved Question: Has anyone been successfully been cured of chronic pancreatitis?

I suffer from chronic pain due to pancreatitis,biliary colic etc.I had my gallbladder which was filled with stones removed earlier this year,it reduced the pain caused by the stones but did nothing for the pancreatitis.I have seen three specialists,begged and pleaded with them to do something with it as I cannot do anything due to the chronic pain,they have done nothing,too risky apparently,I would like to go back to work,but my doc doesn't think that's a good idea.I'm on very strong painkillers,they do help,but the side affects are very problematic.Just wondering if anyone else in the UK has had this problem fixed and who did it?Its been three years now and I'm pissed off living on £400 a month,which now with everything increasing in price is nothing. more

Resolved Question: chronic pancreatitis?

my mom was recently diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis which is just chronic inflamation of the pancreas. my dad said that this can often lead to pancreatic cancer, which is intreatable and often leads to death. however, i did some research on this and found nothing that verified that. also, when i was researching, i came across a statistic that said 70% of cases of pancreatitis are caused by drinking. my dad drank for thiry-five years and quit nearly nine months ago, and he doesn't have this disorder. my mom, on the other hand, hasn't had a drink since she was pregnant with me sixteen years ago. this is my mom. i'm worried. what do you know about chronic pancreatitis? more

Resolved Question: Which of the following is not a common side effect of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)?

facial deformity motor skill deficiencies language difficulties increased memory When helping a pregnant woman with a drinking addiction you should not: expect instant success be a cheerleader for her encourage her to talk with her health care provider talk on the phone with others for support A chronic liver disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption is known as: Cardiac sympathy Cirrhosis Pancreatitis Parkinson’s According to research what would be the single most effective deterrent for drinking and driving? Automatic license revocation Inability to post bail if arrested Jail sentence more

Resolved Question: what are the causes of pancreatitis?

I also got eye shingles right after all my complications with chronic and acute pancreatitis with pseudocysts and have felt from lousy to wishing to die over the last 3 years more

Resolved Question: Is there anyway to repair esophogus damage from bulimia?

This is really embarassing. I've vomited nearly every day since I was 9 years old (I'm 23 now.) By the time I was 11, I didn't have to use force - the act came naturally. I've tried to stop since I was 15 - with no real success. I know I have control over what I'm doing to myself, but I've lost so much pressure in my esophogus that it's physically difficult to keep food down without swallowng - like a cow - again and again. It's embarassing, doing wonders for my teeth, and has already caused chronic pancreatitis. Yet I can't seem to keep food from resurfacing...too mortified to talk to doctors. anyone know anything about this? more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know if chronic pancreatitis can cause your abdomen to be itchy in the upper right side.?

I know chronic pancreatitis causes abdominal pain in the upper right side, but I have been experiencing itchiness there too. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what causes this, is it normal, or if anyone else has the same problem. Any info would be most helpful. Thanks!! more

Resolved Question: ERCP and Pancreatitis?

I've had 3 ERCP's done and the last one I had caused Pancreatitis and I spent 5 days in the hospital. They think the second one could have been a very mild case as I was in pain for days afterwards. I am still having on-going pain from this last one though. Some days its very painful and lasts for days, some days its more mild. I also have nausea when it gets worse. Some days I do not feel like eating at all because when I do, it only causes more pain. Could this be chronic pancreatits? more

Resolved Question: Chronic Pancreatitis?

I have a friend on my forums who has been diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis in Virginia but they sent him home and didn't treat him. He is in so much pain that at the age of 28 he has been telling me since before Christmas that he doesn't even want to live anymore. Can anyone give me advice for support in the USA state Virginia? I live in Canada myself so I can't find this information myself for him and he hasn't been able to find any. Also what can he do in the meantime to help himself out? He does NOT drink so that is NOT the cause in his case. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do I have a right to sue a Doctor for over prescribing which kept me sick instead of better?

Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis in 2004. On disability. Dr. had me on almost 20 different medications which actually brought on hospitalizations monthly, also 1 of the medications was oxycontin at a dose of 80mg every 8 hours. (way to much) caused addiction problems on top of strokes, siezures and withdrawals. Took about a year to reverse everything the Dr. had done wrong. Now 2-3 years later at age of 40 have had 2 heart attacks on top of it,(don't know if related) but after switching Dr's, detox. and being taken off majority of medications been a 100% difference in my health. This Dr. is no longer practicing as he has been found guilty of obtaining controlled substance by fraud. I couldn't find anybody to help me after detx., Nobody would even listen to me when I said anything about the situation. Now after seeing this I am angered once again and want to know if I can take legal action for what he put me through. more

Resolved Question: Help! Any vets out there? Need more info on "Feline Triad Disease"?

My cat was recently diagnosed with "Feline Triad Disease". Guess it's a mild case, but would like to learn more. Not much info on the internet. It's also called trianitis. I just don't want to believe that this eventually becomes chronic. What causes this? The vet still hasn't confirmed the pancreatitis part, just the IBD and liver problems (although they did the exploratory surgery and his pancreas was slightly inflamed). Thanks for your help! more

Resolved Question: Complications after Peustow surgery (Chronic pancreatitis)?

I have chronic pancreatitis. I am on TPN right now. Sometimes I get dizzy and light headed with some shaking. I do not know why? My heart beats real fast and I feel very weak. The last time it happened I fell on the floor and could not control myself, but I was aware of what was going on. THis happened right after my pewsteu(sp) surgery. That was in March. Now I just had a lighter version of that last night> what could it be caused by and what might this be> Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is there a connection between chronic pancreatitis and high cholesterol?

I have chronic pancreatitis. I am not an alcoholic. My surgeon believes that I was born with this condition, I am 45 yrs. old and I just found out last year. I am controlling the pain, by being on a very low fat diet, and so far it is working. I have had one major attack after my ercp last July. Horrible... My surgeon was going to operate(the whipple surgery) but after I had a horrible drug interaction(from drugs my home town hospital administered during my pancreatic attack) he changed his mind and does not want to operate. My question arises as I am on a low fat diet (usually under 25 grams of total fat in a day) My family doctor did bloodwork and tells me I have high cholesterol. I am to watch my fats and carbohydrates. I don't see how my cholesterol can be high, when I probably have never eaten healthier in my life. That is why I want to know if somehow chronic pancreatitis can cause high cholesterol? Thanks so much for feed back. bak more

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