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Prep for ERCP Test
by heathergray, Jan 27, 2009 10:17PM
Hello, I am a 65 year old woman, I just had surgery for gall stones 2 weeks ago and had gall bladder removed due to many adhesions. Post surgery I have an unusual case described as a third bile duct so I am scheduled for a ERCP to get to a stone in the still existing bile duct that was not seen in the surgery.
My question is due to the risk of pancreatitis after a ERCP can I boost the health of my pancreas by taking supplements to support it or get a vit. B12 injection to help lower the risk of inflammation due to the dyes and ERCP procedure? I appreciate your time and input.
Thanks,
Heather
My question is due to the risk of pancreatitis after a ERCP can I boost the health of my pancreas by taking supplements to support it or get a vit. B12 injection to help lower the risk of inflammation due to the dyes and ERCP procedure? I appreciate your time and input.
Thanks,
Heather
Member Comments (1)
by CalGal, Jan 27, 2009 11:29PM
Supplements are unfortunately not going to help reduce the risk of pancreatitis or other problems due to the procedure or the dye. Talk to your doc about the possibility of stenting to reduce the risk of pancreatitis.
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