HI, I usually frequent only one community trying to at least help others. I am just a patient, but an impatient one and feel like I am losing my patience right now. I have been dealing with pain below my rib and tenderness for over two months. At first, I was dealing with it on both sides but now it is just on the right. My recent blood work has shown an increase (very mild) increase only 1 point above the range in my Alkaline phosphatase. My Bun is at 22, so mildly elevated. My Lipase is at 65 and it is elevated according to the blood work. Now, I have to get an ultrasound because before ordering these tests. I have been dealing with itching for quite awhile now, It is mostly on the tops of my feet and calves, but occasionally elsewhere. It is persistent and not from dry skin. Right now I am beyond stressed out, and really scared. I am seeing a specialist next week. But I am wondering when would something like this be considered an emergency? My sister has chronic autoimmune pancreatitis. So, I am afraid I guess. Also, I am worried about liver and kidney function problems. I have been suffering from excessive thirst at times, and very frequent urination. My blood sugar tests have all been fine despite being borderline or type 2 diabetic which I am not sure what the doctors' consensus is. So, if anyone has any words of comfort , it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance