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I get bouts of Pancreatitis when under trauma. Is there a connection?

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Shogunorta
Shogunorta

So I read that stress can be a factor with Pancreatitis. And also drinking alcohol. I have been to the hospital three times now. And in all three I had had drinks the day before or during a time which I was under a case of extreme/traumatic stress.

But when I looked up the relationship between stress and pancreatitis it factored in only as a long term factor, i.e. constant stress can be a factor. But does also acute traumatic stress have the ability to shoot my tryglicerides through the roof or my sugar just enough to cause pancreatitis?

I ask because it seems to only happen when I have had a bit (about 4 or more long neck drinks) plus I was under a very stressful situation soon after.

And to be clear the stress I had was due to my father almost dying right infront of me due to congestive heart failure. That type of trauma.

So, I think the drinking raises my sugar/tryglicerides higher, but then the stress is what tips me over. (And I know drinking is bad for my pancreas and my type 2 diabetes)

Can acute stress/trauma do this?

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  • nohappypanky
    nohappypanky Shogunorta

    Posted

    I have chronic pancreatitis caused by gallstones/alcohol. In my experience,yes stressful situations can make my systems worse,,but it wouldn't bring on a pancreatic attack.

    Alcohol will though.

    If you have acute pancreatitis..pancreatitis that goes away in between hospital stays..then you are extremely lucky. However if you continue to drink alcohol it could very quickly develop into chronic pancreatitis or necrotising pancreatitis.

    That is a life long,extremely painful,life threatening condition.

    I have this,,it's no fun Hun.

    I wasn't a heavy drinker or alcoholic..I also had gallstones. But about 3 months after having my gallstones removed I went to a wedding

    I had 6 glasses of champagne

    I was rushed into hospital the next day with an amylase level of 5600..I was in intensive care for 3 weeks. I didn't think I would survive.

    Regardless of what causes pancreatitis,,alcohol is a big no no once you have it. Your pancreas cannot cope with it.

    I hope you feel better soon xx

    Just read that back and it sounds like I'm being a bit harsh...but I wish I had someone who could have told me 2 years ago.

    Now my life (although I use the word "life" loosely) is unrecognisable from what it was.

    I rely on opioid painkillers to get through the day,,I can't eat and have lost over 10 stone in the last 18 months. I can't even take my kids swimming for fear of getting a kick in the tummy.

    Good luck xxx

    • henry01196
      henry01196 nohappypanky

      Posted

      Ok I found on your other posts that you did had your gallbladder removed after 2 months after an episode of necrotising pancreatitis.

      My question is, where you diagnosed with cp the first time when you had the first episode with necrotising pancreatis and gallstones or where you diagnosed with cp the second time after the wedding? And did you have necrotising pancreatitis again after the wedding?

      I ask these questions questions to have more credible information for the forum on how the pancreas behaves and how fast can it go from acute pancreatitis to chronic pancreatitis.

      Thank you for your valuble info.

      Good luck, god bless and hope you already started on antioxidands, grapeseed and enzymes.

  • henry01196
    henry01196 Shogunorta

    Posted

    Its mainly the alcohol that causes youre pancreatitis episodes, give your pancreas a chance to heal, at least 6 months, if you continue to have episodes, than it could turn into chronic pancreatitis.

    Good luck

  • Woodywhite
    Woodywhite Shogunorta

    Posted

    Check pancreatic tree on Fbook

    Really good info site

    Cheers Kevin Brook

  • Poptop
    Poptop Shogunorta

    Posted

    In my case, the doctors can find to reason for my CP.  Yes, as a young adult I had my share of alcohol but have not had a drink in over 20 years.  Docs final diagnosis was idiopathic chronic pancreatitis.  No evidence of gallbladder problems/stones on all the tests done. 

    I do know that stress makes it worse.  Recently my dog was skunked and got into the house before I realized.  About had to strip every piece of fabric and throw it out.  The next day son-in-law passed away leaving 4 children and my daughter behind.  The kids are ages 7-18.  That week following was so stressful and sad.  Needless to say, I was not feeling great but had to work through it to help the kids. 

    Stay away from the alcohol completely, best advice I can give.  Also, get on a fat free diet.  Give your pancreas time to rest and heal.  There is no quick fix. 

  • pete70517
    pete70517 Shogunorta

    Posted

    Hi,

    Although  it was stessful to see your Dad in pain, and you say you had a few drinks to cope with the stress, you paid a big price for taking alcohol. Your pancreas reacts extremely badly to any amount of alcohol and you need to bear this in mind when you are tempted to have a drink. It's a matter of life and death and any doctor will tell you that.So, act sensibly,knowing what you do know about alcohol and the pancreas. Don't drink alcohol. Never ! No matter what the circumstances! I hate to be blunt about it. But, there is no other way. Sorry! Good luck and good health!  

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