Re: Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis

Posted By Beth on October 13, 1998 at 02:16:44:

In Reply to: Idiopathic chronic pancreatitis posted by Beth  on October 13, 1998 at 02:09:07:






: I am being treated for chronic pancreatitis, gastroparesis, and IBS .  I am currently looking for any suggestions on how to cope with the physical symptoms of these problems.  What meds., treatments, or remodies have worked?  Looking for people to share especially if they have been using a morphine pump.  It has been reccommended and I would like to hear from anyone that has used it.                                          
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Dear Beth,
Chronic pancreatitis can produce an incapacitating pain,, as you are aware.  In our practice we have had much success using Duragesic analgesic patches.  In a small subset of patients, there is a single streicture of the pancreatic duct and in this group surgical treatment may be effective.  In general, however, surgery does not relieve the pain of chronic pancreatitis.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  Always consult your personal physician for specific medical questions.
HFHSM.D.-rf
*keywords: chronic pancreatitis, abdominal pain
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I have been using the duregesic patches for about a year now.  it seems like it is becoming ineffective again.  they increase it every so often.  How much of this med. can my body take?  I also am taking Diluidid for breakthrough pain.  My drs. told me last week that my case is one of a kind.  Idiopathic pancreatitis, gastropareses, IBS, fallen blood counts, elevated liver counts, and some type of connective tissue disorder.  Have you seen anything or one like this?