Hi! I'm really happy to have found this site. I'm going to be a senior in college, and I have been hospitalized twice for pancreatitis in the last two years, and it has been flaring up in the last couple weeks again. :/ Both times that I've had major problems with it have also been around my period, so I definitely think there can be a correlation. I rarely drink alcohol, but I've recently decided to completely abstain from it. I'm trying to "fix" this flare up with just eating super healthy (broth, jello, fruit juice?), but when is the point that you should go in and get it "looked at"? I really don't want to be in the hospital, as I'm sure you all understand. Any advice? Thanks!
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Hi there and welcome to the forums! I would say that with pancreatitis unfortunately it's not a good idea to play around with it. Although you're reluctant to go to the hospital (and I do understand that) you need to go because it could go downhill quickly and they may not be able to help you after that point. I think you should mention to them the correlation and see what they think. WHat do you say?
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hi i am a 21 year old female who has had my gallbladder out for 4 years i am 5"4 119lbs a non drinker and i just got out of the hospital on july 18 2009 from my first pancreatitis and my pain never went away though just not as strong every so often i will get bouts of really strong pains again and i am really worried because they say my levels r normal but i get that oily pee and stool and i am just wondering y my pain never really went away though my levels r normal........
and wednsday i collapsed on the floor with bad pains again....
also it feels like my stomach area is doing flips on the inside anyone else get that??? i am worried because last time i really scared my 5 yr old sister... my only attack were i spent thankfully 3 days in the hospital was almost 1 week after the end of my period though i have higher levels of testosterone in my body rather then estrogen so i am s confused? %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? elp please?
and wednsday i collapsed on the floor with bad pains again....
also it feels like my stomach area is doing flips on the inside anyone else get that??? i am worried because last time i really scared my 5 yr old sister... my only attack were i spent thankfully 3 days in the hospital was almost 1 week after the end of my period though i have higher levels of testosterone in my body rather then estrogen so i am s confused? %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) %-) :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? elp please?
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Hi Annifer, it sounds a little worrisome what you're going through there. I don't think that what you're going throughs ounds normal. Are you able to go back to the doctor to make sure evertyhig's okay?
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I was hospitalized for 7 days for acute pancreatitis, mine was due to alchohol, and large consumptions of fatty food I was a thursday thru sunday big drinker and a big beer drinker during the week, which i felt wasnt hurting anything. I've been out the hospital for a lil over a month and haven't had any attacks, tonite i think im having a small attack but cant tell, because i had FAT FREE chili out the can and have had the most gas i've ever had since i got out of the hospital. Im a late at night eater which i try to limit to jello or something like cereal which i would think would be easier to digest(Honey nut Cheerios, or Raisin Bran). It has become a daily struggle for me being that Im in the entertainment industry its hard to not be able to hang out the same, because everyone drinks, and I'm usually the life of the party. I gave up smoking for as long as i could, which was all of the time i was in the hospital, but unfortunately life seems to drive you back to the bad habit you were able to kick while hospitalized. Im struggling with the fact that my drinking years are behind, i understand it may have killed me but i still yurn you be apart of the party, My friends seem to have stopped coming around and im getting invited to less and less. I also have a cholesterol of 360 which they says is candidate for heart attack, mind you Im only 34 years old, Im eating a mostly veggie and turkey and chicken diet... which isnt bad but i still cheat a bit with things like Hot and Sour soup, is that bad for me?. I rarely drink soda and my water intake is 5 times what is was before... I didnt realize the Narco I had was something that may cause an attack, which i can say after using to try to cure my depression didnt work, What am i to do... Can anyone tell me if im on the right path.. i feel so guilty for having a Maple bar, and having the soup.
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Hi, my husband had Severe Acute Pancreatitis on Friday night, 31 July 2009, spent 19 days in critical care preventing heart, kidney & lung failure and fighting high-level infection. We went home on 18 August but had to return due to high fever on Friday night 4 September 2009; he had open-surgery on the Saturday morning 5 Sept to remove 60% of the pancreas that had necrotized. We went home on 25 Sept 2009 but again returned to the hospital on Sunday 27 Sept due to fever and dehydration. At this moment we are awaiting result of a CT Scan; blood works looked good, but having experienced all complications, his doctors continue to be very aggressive in their approach to his treatment; the whole hospital appear to know of his case so treat him with utmost urgency.
I have been using EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE principles for the past 2 years (my blood type is A Positive) and since my husband had his attack I have found out his blood type is O Positive. We recognised his diet contained mainly Avoid foods which are deemed poisonous to his system and which we believe contributed to his ailment (including alcohol, wheat product, corn product, dairy products). We therefore tried to have mainly Beneficial Foods on his plate and follow the EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE principles, such as rye & spelt flour products, soda water, very lean beaf and lean lamb, pumpkin, banana, mango, oatmeal, etc. This appears to work for him as he continues to surprise his doctors on his rapid recovery rate and his vitals.
Arriving at the right type of antibiotics for him was an early challenge to his doctors, but when I read what the EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE had to say about Blood Type O and antibiotics, we were amazed at how correct their assessment was. From my personal experience, it was also very correct for me, including my Avoid Foods that when eaten result in my acid reflux. I have now purchased an EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE Cook Book that have some wonderful recipes which I cannot wait to try out when we return home. We sincerely believe that following these EAT RIGHT principles will be our best approach, coupled with the specific rule give by his doctors - no FAT, no Alcohol. We plan to have small frequent meals, lots of water; and we have started discussing the benefit of having a one day water & juice fast each week to rest the pancreas and organs. As I stay with him at the hospital during his bouts, I have a vested interest in ensuring he heals permanently and eliminates or reduces the risk of reoccurrences. I do hope this email bring some positive relief to someone who has sufferred as my husband did. If you google EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE you will get a lot of information on the foods that may give you a fighting chance - you have nothing to lose, and can get some sense of sanity as you feel you are once more in control of your food and drinks. It is very frightening when you don't know what can set off an adverse reaction within your system. Good Luck and God's Blessings.
Claire & Mervyn
I have been using EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE principles for the past 2 years (my blood type is A Positive) and since my husband had his attack I have found out his blood type is O Positive. We recognised his diet contained mainly Avoid foods which are deemed poisonous to his system and which we believe contributed to his ailment (including alcohol, wheat product, corn product, dairy products). We therefore tried to have mainly Beneficial Foods on his plate and follow the EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE principles, such as rye & spelt flour products, soda water, very lean beaf and lean lamb, pumpkin, banana, mango, oatmeal, etc. This appears to work for him as he continues to surprise his doctors on his rapid recovery rate and his vitals.
Arriving at the right type of antibiotics for him was an early challenge to his doctors, but when I read what the EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE had to say about Blood Type O and antibiotics, we were amazed at how correct their assessment was. From my personal experience, it was also very correct for me, including my Avoid Foods that when eaten result in my acid reflux. I have now purchased an EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE Cook Book that have some wonderful recipes which I cannot wait to try out when we return home. We sincerely believe that following these EAT RIGHT principles will be our best approach, coupled with the specific rule give by his doctors - no FAT, no Alcohol. We plan to have small frequent meals, lots of water; and we have started discussing the benefit of having a one day water & juice fast each week to rest the pancreas and organs. As I stay with him at the hospital during his bouts, I have a vested interest in ensuring he heals permanently and eliminates or reduces the risk of reoccurrences. I do hope this email bring some positive relief to someone who has sufferred as my husband did. If you google EAT RIGHT FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE you will get a lot of information on the foods that may give you a fighting chance - you have nothing to lose, and can get some sense of sanity as you feel you are once more in control of your food and drinks. It is very frightening when you don't know what can set off an adverse reaction within your system. Good Luck and God's Blessings.
Claire & Mervyn
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I have Pancreas Divisum, just had an ERCP 7 days ago where they performed a sphincterotomy of the minor duct's papilla. I had problems finding things to eat that didn't distrub me in the past, but after this procedure food bugs me even more. I'm talking cream of wheat in the morning, 2 pieces of toast with peach jam at lunch, and then sick about 3.5 hours after that. It seems to usually take 3-4 hours after I eat for the pain to become worse. The pain usually is there regardless unless I don't eat for a couple of days and then it is reduced by a lot. When the pain is there, it's under the left ribcage and a swolen gut feeling, joints are achey, and muscle aches as well. I've also noticed that when the pain is in my joints, they seems weaker, and they will also pop sometimes. Joints which have never popped before. I'm assuming it's because of all of the free radicals my pancreas is sending out into my system...
I 1st experienced pancreatitis 1 year ago after drinking all day while golfing and going out for a huge plate of ribs that night. My blood work came back from last night and it was only slightly elevated at 135 (100 and down is normal) and I think it was lypase or amalyse? I can't remember. Anyway, I've lost a lot of weight. I'm 6'0" and I have a small frame and usually weigh 150 but now weigh 136.
I know about the low fat, high carb, high protein diet. My gastro wants me to take Ensure with digestive enzymes 3 times a day. I've started that today. We'll take an x-ray in 7 days to see if the stint has passed, if not, take it out then ('cause they have a tendency to become blocked which causes pancreatitis). I'm not sure why I posted all of this, but I guess just in case someone has any comments on what I've mentioned. It seems to me like I might have 'caused this all by drinking (not an alchy, and had no problem stopping 1 year ago when I did after my initial attack) even though I have pancreas divisum. I've been lactose intollerant for 10 years. Citrus fruits and carrots have bothered me in the past as well. I've taken a food intollerance test and nothing new came of that besides a slight reaction to wheat (3/10). I've been tested for chrones, celiac, to high of iron in the blood, and they all have come back neg.
I've done a TON of research on joplink (journal of the pancreas, trying to garner a better understanding of all of this). I think what possibly could be the cause in my case, is that my duct system is fine... but the cells in the pancreas which secrete the enzymes to the duct could be plugged or themselves. Also, there is a new enzyme drug called Liprotamase which just passed phase III studies which looks promising. I guess it's the 1st advancement (major) in 30 years in enzyme therapy. With my case, if I can't tolerate eating like this even with the enzymes, it seems like the only option i have it to be put on a feeding tube into the small intestine to give the pancreas a total rest for awhile.... right? There is also the IV but i've read where that isn't the best option for people. It's more expensive then the feeding tube and the cost is much higher. What else should I look into? I've read where a low sugar intake can help rest the pancreas as well... but I haven't modified my diet with that in concern because there's no sugar in cream of wheat and the bread I've been trying anyway. I'm 31 and male.
If any doctors, patients, RN's, or anyone else has any comments or questions please email me at this address I just opened for this purpose... or post below me here if it can help anyone else as well.
I have Pancreas Divisum, just had an ERCP 7 days ago where they performed a sphincterotomy of the minor duct's papilla. I had problems finding things to eat that didn't distrub me in the past, but after this procedure food bugs me even more. I'm talking cream of wheat in the morning, 2 pieces of toast with peach jam at lunch, and then sick about 3.5 hours after that. It seems to usually take 3-4 hours after I eat for the pain to become worse. The pain usually is there regardless unless I don't eat for a couple of days and then it is reduced by a lot. When the pain is there, it's under the left ribcage and a swolen gut feeling, joints are achey, and muscle aches as well. I've also noticed that when the pain is in my joints, they seems weaker, and they will also pop sometimes. Joints which have never popped before. I'm assuming it's because of all of the free radicals my pancreas is sending out into my system...
I 1st experienced pancreatitis 1 year ago after drinking all day while golfing and going out for a huge plate of ribs that night. My blood work came back from last night and it was only slightly elevated at 135 (100 and down is normal) and I think it was lypase or amalyse? I can't remember. Anyway, I've lost a lot of weight. I'm 6'0" and I have a small frame and usually weigh 150 but now weigh 136.
I know about the low fat, high carb, high protein diet. My gastro wants me to take Ensure with digestive enzymes 3 times a day. I've started that today. We'll take an x-ray in 7 days to see if the stint has passed, if not, take it out then ('cause they have a tendency to become blocked which causes pancreatitis). I'm not sure why I posted all of this, but I guess just in case someone has any comments on what I've mentioned. It seems to me like I might have 'caused this all by drinking (not an alchy, and had no problem stopping 1 year ago when I did after my initial attack) even though I have pancreas divisum. I've been lactose intollerant for 10 years. Citrus fruits and carrots have bothered me in the past as well. I've taken a food intollerance test and nothing new came of that besides a slight reaction to wheat (3/10). I've been tested for chrones, celiac, to high of iron in the blood, and they all have come back neg.
I've done a TON of research on joplink (journal of the pancreas, trying to garner a better understanding of all of this). I think what possibly could be the cause in my case, is that my duct system is fine... but the cells in the pancreas which secrete the enzymes to the duct could be plugged or themselves. Also, there is a new enzyme drug called Liprotamase which just passed phase III studies which looks promising. I guess it's the 1st advancement (major) in 30 years in enzyme therapy. With my case, if I can't tolerate eating like this even with the enzymes, it seems like the only option i have it to be put on a feeding tube into the small intestine to give the pancreas a total rest for awhile.... right? There is also the IV but i've read where that isn't the best option for people. It's more expensive then the feeding tube and the cost is much higher. What else should I look into? I've read where a low sugar intake can help rest the pancreas as well... but I haven't modified my diet with that in concern because there's no sugar in cream of wheat and the bread I've been trying anyway. I'm 31 and male.
If any doctors, patients, RN's, or anyone else has any comments or questions please email me at this address I just opened for this purpose... or post below me here if it can help anyone else as well.
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Hi there...
I have Pancreas Divisum, just had an ERCP 7 days ago where they performed a sphincterotomy of the minor duct's papilla. I had problems finding things to eat that didn't distrub me in the past, but after this procedure food bugs me even more. I'm talking cream of wheat in the morning, 2 pieces of toast with peach jam at lunch, and then sick about 3.5 hours after that. It seems to usually take 3-4 hours after I eat for the pain to become worse. The pain usually is there regardless unless I don't eat for a couple of days and then it is reduced by a lot. When the pain is there, it's under the left ribcage and a swolen gut feeling, joints are achey, and muscle aches as well. I've also noticed that when the pain is in my joints, they seems weaker, and they will also pop sometimes. Joints which have never popped before. I'm assuming it's because of all of the free radicals my pancreas is sending out into my system...
I 1st experienced pancreatitis 1 year ago after drinking all day while golfing and going out for a huge plate of ribs that night. My blood work came back from last night and it was only slightly elevated at 135 (100 and down is normal) and I think it was lypase or amalyse? I can't remember. Anyway, I've lost a lot of weight. I'm 6'0" and I have a small frame and usually weigh 150 but now weigh 136.
I know about the low fat, high carb, high protein diet. My gastro wants me to take Ensure with digestive enzymes 3 times a day. I've started that today. We'll take an x-ray in 7 days to see if the stint has passed, if not, take it out then ('cause they have a tendency to become blocked which causes pancreatitis). I'm not sure why I posted all of this, but I guess just in case someone has any comments on what I've mentioned. It seems to me like I might have 'caused this all by drinking (not an alchy, and had no problem stopping 1 year ago when I did after my initial attack) even though I have pancreas divisum. I've been lactose intollerant for 10 years. Citrus fruits and carrots have bothered me in the past as well. I've taken a food intollerance test and nothing new came of that besides a slight reaction to wheat (3/10). I've been tested for chrones, celiac, to high of iron in the blood, and they all have come back neg.
I've done a TON of research on joplink (journal of the pancreas, trying to garner a better understanding of all of this). I think what possibly could be the cause in my case, is that my duct system is fine... but the cells in the pancreas which secrete the enzymes to the duct could be plugged or themselves. Also, there is a new enzyme drug called Liprotamase which just passed phase III studies which looks promising. I guess it's the 1st advancement (major) in 30 years in enzyme therapy. With my case, if I can't tolerate eating like this even with the enzymes, it seems like the only option i have it to be put on a feeding tube into the small intestine to give the pancreas a total rest for awhile.... right? There is also the IV but i've read where that isn't the best option for people. It's more expensive then the feeding tube and the cost is much higher. What else should I look into? I've read where a low sugar intake can help rest the pancreas as well... but I haven't modified my diet with that in concern because there's no sugar in cream of wheat and the bread I've been trying anyway. I'm 31 and male.
If any doctors, patients, RN's, or anyone else has any comments or questions please email me at this address I just opened for this purpose...
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I have Pancreas Divisum, just had an ERCP 7 days ago where they performed a sphincterotomy of the minor duct's papilla. I had problems finding things to eat that didn't distrub me in the past, but after this procedure food bugs me even more. I'm talking cream of wheat in the morning, 2 pieces of toast with peach jam at lunch, and then sick about 3.5 hours after that. It seems to usually take 3-4 hours after I eat for the pain to become worse. The pain usually is there regardless unless I don't eat for a couple of days and then it is reduced by a lot. When the pain is there, it's under the left ribcage and a swolen gut feeling, joints are achey, and muscle aches as well. I've also noticed that when the pain is in my joints, they seems weaker, and they will also pop sometimes. Joints which have never popped before. I'm assuming it's because of all of the free radicals my pancreas is sending out into my system...
I 1st experienced pancreatitis 1 year ago after drinking all day while golfing and going out for a huge plate of ribs that night. My blood work came back from last night and it was only slightly elevated at 135 (100 and down is normal) and I think it was lypase or amalyse? I can't remember. Anyway, I've lost a lot of weight. I'm 6'0" and I have a small frame and usually weigh 150 but now weigh 136.
I know about the low fat, high carb, high protein diet. My gastro wants me to take Ensure with digestive enzymes 3 times a day. I've started that today. We'll take an x-ray in 7 days to see if the stint has passed, if not, take it out then ('cause they have a tendency to become blocked which causes pancreatitis). I'm not sure why I posted all of this, but I guess just in case someone has any comments on what I've mentioned. It seems to me like I might have 'caused this all by drinking (not an alchy, and had no problem stopping 1 year ago when I did after my initial attack) even though I have pancreas divisum. I've been lactose intollerant for 10 years. Citrus fruits and carrots have bothered me in the past as well. I've taken a food intollerance test and nothing new came of that besides a slight reaction to wheat (3/10). I've been tested for chrones, celiac, to high of iron in the blood, and they all have come back neg.
I've done a TON of research on joplink (journal of the pancreas, trying to garner a better understanding of all of this). I think what possibly could be the cause in my case, is that my duct system is fine... but the cells in the pancreas which secrete the enzymes to the duct could be plugged or themselves. Also, there is a new enzyme drug called Liprotamase which just passed phase III studies which looks promising. I guess it's the 1st advancement (major) in 30 years in enzyme therapy. With my case, if I can't tolerate eating like this even with the enzymes, it seems like the only option i have it to be put on a feeding tube into the small intestine to give the pancreas a total rest for awhile.... right? There is also the IV but i've read where that isn't the best option for people. It's more expensive then the feeding tube and the cost is much higher. What else should I look into? I've read where a low sugar intake can help rest the pancreas as well... but I haven't modified my diet with that in concern because there's no sugar in cream of wheat and the bread I've been trying anyway. I'm 31 and male.
If any doctors, patients, RN's, or anyone else has any comments or questions please email me at this address I just opened for this purpose...
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While it sounds like my case was a little more mild then some of the others, I am 27 and was hospitalized 5 years ago with a single case of acute pancreatitis. I wasn't drinking any more than the average 22 year old at the time but I did drink socially and at times heavy (party, big night out, etc.). Since then, I have not had any flare-ups and often find myself worrying about the possibility of a recurrence (say, the morning after I drink.....yes, I still do drink now and then, but not quite to the extent I did in my early 20's). One of the things I find useful is taking a step back and asking myself if I am really in pain. 99% of the time, the answer is "no, I'm not."
I used to have terrible heartburn (since I was like 17), and after getting pancreatitis, I was put on Nexium to control it. Since then, it doesn't matter what I eat or drink (even alcohol), I don't get heartburn. Now, I am no doctor, and have no grounds to make this assumption, but I'm curious if there is any correlation between acute pancreatitis, and constant heartburn. Just throwing it out there as once my heartburn was cured (or quelled by Nexium), my stomach has been like a rock.
If any doctors read this I would welcome their thoughts.
I used to have terrible heartburn (since I was like 17), and after getting pancreatitis, I was put on Nexium to control it. Since then, it doesn't matter what I eat or drink (even alcohol), I don't get heartburn. Now, I am no doctor, and have no grounds to make this assumption, but I'm curious if there is any correlation between acute pancreatitis, and constant heartburn. Just throwing it out there as once my heartburn was cured (or quelled by Nexium), my stomach has been like a rock.
If any doctors read this I would welcome their thoughts.
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I am 22 and I am in good shape and have no gall bladder issues. I was recently hospitalized for pancreatitis 3 days before my period. I too have always suffered from migraines and fatigue (severely) before every period. I have a blood clotting disorder so I cannot be on birth control I do not think it has to do with BC I think it has something to do with our periods.
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I was recently diagnoised with pancreatitis and the doctors told me that it must have been due to alcohol, but I really don't drink that much. I use to smoke marajuana. Has anyone ever found a connection between the two?
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storkshot,
I had the same problem, I used to get filly too quickly + bloating + nausea. Later on we found through CTScan that, I had a giant pseudocyst in my stomach that occured due to pancriatities. My GI did an endoscopic ultrasound and did drain it. All of a sudden, life was much easier right after surgery. Check with your GI or find another GI who can make you eat otherwise your body will not have enough energy to heal pancriatities.
I had the same problem, I used to get filly too quickly + bloating + nausea. Later on we found through CTScan that, I had a giant pseudocyst in my stomach that occured due to pancriatities. My GI did an endoscopic ultrasound and did drain it. All of a sudden, life was much easier right after surgery. Check with your GI or find another GI who can make you eat otherwise your body will not have enough energy to heal pancriatities.
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Hey Kristineleigh,
Get off that YAS medicine asap. I realize your post was from a while ago but if you have not stopped please do so now. I just heard something about a large class action lawsuit involving these types of birth control medications. It wouldn't surprise me if they did something to the pancreas either.
Get off that YAS medicine asap. I realize your post was from a while ago but if you have not stopped please do so now. I just heard something about a large class action lawsuit involving these types of birth control medications. It wouldn't surprise me if they did something to the pancreas either.
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Hi everybody,
I seem to be sensitive to medications along with pollen and food allergies. Gallbladder issues run in the family. Three years ago I had my first and only gall colic, and they removed my gall bladder at that time. After that I had no issues, my diet has always been very healthy. Occasional red wine for dinner. No fatty fast food ever.
Tuesday I was put on Clindamycin, an antibiotic in lieu of penicillin which I am allergic to, and advil for an abscessed tooth that is due for a root canal. Previous treatments with this antibiotic were successful and uneventful. This time, it caused sudden level 10 pain within an hour of taking the 5th dose of that regimen. All I could do was to lay down on the floor in shock position. I could barely breathe and not move, the ambulance had to get a key to my place and I was waiting with the dispatcher on the phone for those really long 30 minutes. I thought that's it, even though I had no idea what was happening. The EMTs drew blood, my EKG was fine, my O2 sat low.
My lipase was through the roof, at 8000. Next morning in the hospital (oxygen, IV, no food) 1200, and Friday it was below the threshold of 200 at 152. When I could prove I can eat (literally, my peas) I was allowed to go home.
Since then I have been extremely careful with what I eat and how often. I had to clean something this morning and did not feel so hot after that. In the hospital I was told, no exercise for 2 weeks, small low fat meals throughout the day, zero alcohol at least until the pancreas is completely healed. I was also reassured that it was not anything other than the Clindamycin, which is an extremely rare side effect and, luckily, entirely preventable in the future.
Now my pain is between 0 and 3, depending on activity, when I ate last, and if I had my narcs yet. I try to not take too much of that stuff as it gives me a headache and makes me nauseous.
Fruit juices and apple sauce seem to be best, anything with even little fat like low fat yogurt gives me discomfort. White fish (low fat, totally bland and broiled) is fine. Not sure how to have my salads... I tend to like balsamic vinegar in olive oil. My only option considering my food allergies may be to eat the lettuce etc as is. Sigh. I also do not know what to do about the fish oil capsules I am normally taking. I have left them out since the episode.
Any thoughts welcome.
I seem to be sensitive to medications along with pollen and food allergies. Gallbladder issues run in the family. Three years ago I had my first and only gall colic, and they removed my gall bladder at that time. After that I had no issues, my diet has always been very healthy. Occasional red wine for dinner. No fatty fast food ever.
Tuesday I was put on Clindamycin, an antibiotic in lieu of penicillin which I am allergic to, and advil for an abscessed tooth that is due for a root canal. Previous treatments with this antibiotic were successful and uneventful. This time, it caused sudden level 10 pain within an hour of taking the 5th dose of that regimen. All I could do was to lay down on the floor in shock position. I could barely breathe and not move, the ambulance had to get a key to my place and I was waiting with the dispatcher on the phone for those really long 30 minutes. I thought that's it, even though I had no idea what was happening. The EMTs drew blood, my EKG was fine, my O2 sat low.
My lipase was through the roof, at 8000. Next morning in the hospital (oxygen, IV, no food) 1200, and Friday it was below the threshold of 200 at 152. When I could prove I can eat (literally, my peas) I was allowed to go home.
Since then I have been extremely careful with what I eat and how often. I had to clean something this morning and did not feel so hot after that. In the hospital I was told, no exercise for 2 weeks, small low fat meals throughout the day, zero alcohol at least until the pancreas is completely healed. I was also reassured that it was not anything other than the Clindamycin, which is an extremely rare side effect and, luckily, entirely preventable in the future.
Now my pain is between 0 and 3, depending on activity, when I ate last, and if I had my narcs yet. I try to not take too much of that stuff as it gives me a headache and makes me nauseous.
Fruit juices and apple sauce seem to be best, anything with even little fat like low fat yogurt gives me discomfort. White fish (low fat, totally bland and broiled) is fine. Not sure how to have my salads... I tend to like balsamic vinegar in olive oil. My only option considering my food allergies may be to eat the lettuce etc as is. Sigh. I also do not know what to do about the fish oil capsules I am normally taking. I have left them out since the episode.
Any thoughts welcome.
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