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Can someone please clarify for me....

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Gem1384
Gem1384

Hi all,

I'm still worrying and reading lots about Chronic Pancreatitis. ( I am still being tested for it at the moment)

I have read that it chronic pancreatitis only develops after having acute pancreatitis.

Can anyone tell me if this is true?

Gem

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  • Tolle4444
    Tolle4444 Gem1384

    Posted

    I don't think that's true. I have never had acute pancreatitis. I do have CP, but I also have calcifications, whereas I don't think you do, which is good. According to one of the Dr.s I saw, calcifications= CP.. but hey, I've heard different things from different docs.Would love to know of a good pancreatic GI. In CA!

    Good luck!

    • Gem1384
      Gem1384 Tolle4444

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply.

      There are a lot of mixed opionions in regards to CP. I know it can be difficult to diagnose.

      I'm hoping my gastro Dr will be ok and understanding. The heptoligist I saw wasn't very good either sad

      Gem

  • david_90274
    david_90274 Gem1384

    Posted

    Hi gem,I had acute pancreatitis which led to chronic pancreatitis,but that's not necessarily the outcome for everyone,chronic means the pancreas is damaged and cannot heal itself but lifestyle changes,low fat diet,taking creon ,no alcohol,and you can have a reasonable quality of life,hope you receive good news gem and you get the all clear,take care,hope this helps
    • Gem1384
      Gem1384 david_90274

      Posted

      Thank you for replying David. Yes every bit of information helps! I like to know everything I can when it potentially going to effect my life.

      Take care

  • bonnie29
    bonnie29 Gem1384

    Posted

    No you do not have to get acute pan to develop cp. I have cp and never had acute. There is more misinformation out there about cp then there is reliable info
  • Kalel
    Kalel Gem1384

    Posted

    Not really. I have had CCP for last 10 years. No AP.
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