26yo w/ recurring pancreatitis
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26yo w/ recurring pancreatitis
| Fri, 10-08-2004 - 12:57pm |
Hi there. I just joined. My hubby is 26 year old, healthy. He has had 4 bouts of pancreatitis in a year. They always follow a large meal..after he had not eaten for awhile. Ultrasound turned up nothing in his gallbladder. The doctors labeled him an "alcohol" case, even though he was not a major drinker.
This last case landed in in the hospital for four days. The docs want to refer him to a surgeon for ERCP because the suspect shpincter spasm/dysfunction. This surgery is risky, and I was wondering if anyone else had experience w/ this.
Also, are there any alternative therapies/medicines that have been effective for anyone? Any stories of ERCP, or other diagnosis that sounds similar to his symptoms?
Thanks for any help/advice you may have!
Christina

Hi and Welcome. Christine
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Hi Christina!
Welcome to the board!