Re: No Help from Docs.

 I won't even mention here my less than satisfactory experience with doctors in regards to my pancreatitis. Let's simply say I understand completely; However, at least they were able to diagnose you. During 7 ER visits (late 1970's) all the doc's did was a blood draw while on one visit a blood draw and shot of demerol (which didn't help at all) and then look at me like a bull with a bastard calf with no idea what to do next.

I finally met ONE really intelligent doctor who diagnosed me with pancreatitis.

He gave me 3 prescriptions, told me to limit my fat intake, abstain from alcohol and then informed me I may have approximately 10 years of future. That was 32 years ago.

Shortly after he diagnosed me he left for greener pastures and I was again at the mercy of the average doctor who couldn't diagnose strep throat without a culture.

I did not like the idea of living with pain due to chronic pancreatitis, the possibilty of complications and the thought of dying so out of desperation I was forced to do my own research and find a way to survive.

I learned how to stop an acute attack, avoid more damage and lesson the acute episodes.

I also learned how to become essentially pain free for over 16 years now.

If you or anyone else who suffers with this painful condition called pancreatitis would like to know more about what I do you can read my whole story at: Living with Pancreatitis

The information is free.

None of the information is approved by the FDA nor does it follow standard medical protocol. I am NOT a doctor. I do NOT give medical advice nor do I prescribe anything. My information is not for diagnosing or treating any condition or disease, including pancreatitis, and should be viewed simply as my personal journal and my 32 years of experience living with pancreatitis. Read my pancreatitis story.