Pancreatitis after ERCP

Posted By Jean on February 23, 1999 at 13:07:13:







In response to your posted message RUQ pain vs. IBS pain 2/18/99.
Had Abd. US. which was normal previously to all of this.  Decided to go ahead with the ERCP.  They found the pressure in one of my shincters slightly high and did a cut to relieve it.
  
Within 24 hrs. of the ERCP, started having increased pain in the epigastric area.  I was told this was normal.  After office hrs. I call the Dr. on call to get stronger pain meds and he refused stating that I needed to be evaluated in the ER.  Thought that the pain might be gas pains due to the gas that is injected for the test so I waited another 6 hrs. until I couldn't take it any more.  Was admitted to the hospital with pancreatitis and dehydration.  My amylase was over 1100. Spent 2 days in the hospital on IV Demerol.  My amylase upon discharge was down to 250, but still on pain pills.  
What causes this type of complication after an ERCP?
How long can I expect to have the pain related to this?
Will I suffer any after effects from this episode of pancreatitis?
Will any follow-up be necessary?
Thank you for your reponse!