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Is there an underlying problem for my acute pancreatitis?

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Bhill
Bhill

Two times while eating pizza in the last 4 months I have had sudden sharp chest pains, only lasting for a second of so. However, the first time it happened, I ate a whole large pizza and it knocked me back in my seat when I tried to get up and I woke up the next day with severe upper abdominal pain and was ended up being hospitalized for alcohol induced pancreatitis. (I had only been drinking hard liquor on the weekends for about 10months after I turned 21) I know vodka has a lot of oxidatives opposed to the antioxidants which you need. Cut back on drinking by probably 90%, basically just ale and wine every now and then. Eat healthier now as well. However I had similar experiences 2 days ago after eating 3 slices of pizza. Just not intense enough to be hospitalized. I often spit my food back up unwilling almost immediately after eating breads at times too (have to eat them real slowly) and I also got the same "spit it back up feeling" while any time I tried to drink a beer(before I even got pancreatitis). I would just like to know if there's an underlying problem to all this, I feel like since I had binge drink 2 days before I was hospitalized that they just wrote me off for alcohol induced pancreatitis anyway. I'm not an alcoholic, just a college student who binge drinks with friends on the weekends (over the course of less than a year) and what the cause may be to this sudden sharp chest pain near the heart that leads to pancreatitis the next day? Thanks for your time.

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  • robin0
    robin0 Bhill

    Posted

    If you suspect that you may be about to suffer pancreatitis. Then it is important that you do everything to prevent an atrack. As believe us that have the disease, you will never want to go through it. And the daily pain is and life changing illness.

    Prevention is better than a cure

  • cathy31644
    cathy31644 Bhill

    Posted

    Absolutely agree with robins points.

    Prevention is the only way.Reducing your risks of an attack is in my mind the single most important thing you can do.

    Not cool,I know to be different from your friends,but is the pain and agony worth it?

    Low fat diet

    No alcohol

    Little or no chocolate, cheese, spicy foods is best for me,may well help you as well.

    Give it a go.

    • robin0
      robin0 cathy31644

      Posted

      Totally agree with Cathy you have to find out what your body can tolerate. I like my coffee and it ease mine
    • cathy31644
      cathy31644 robin0

      Posted

      C.pancreatitis and cysts currently having liver issues as well.just had CT scan and awaiting results.

      Can I ask do you ever have hypoglycemic attacks?

      Since one of cyst ruptured and caused a general hepatitis I have been getting hypoglycemic attacks.

    • robin0
      robin0 cathy31644

      Posted

      I am currently undergoing further test into it.

      I have also got an issue with reoccurring lung infections. about one every four to six weeks. There is an issue caused by enzymes in the blood. This apparently can cause issues with the heart lungs kidneys and noggin.

    • cathy31644
      cathy31644 cliff2k22

      Posted

      hi cliff.what type anuerism was it? glad your alive to tell the tale,such a serious thing.

      i hope youve had some sort surgery/management of it.Please tell us whats happening.

      what type cysts and what is your management /

      take care cathy

    • cliff2k22
      cliff2k22

      Posted

      Visited freemans to see specialist today he has advised removal of splein and partial removal of pancreas

      Treatment for ruptured splenic artery was embolisation

      I'm pain free at moment and asked specialist to wait

      He's made me a appointment for 6 months time

      I'm very worried !

    • cathy31644
      cathy31644 cliff2k22

      Posted

      Cliff I'm not surprised your worried,what a lot to face.I think id be big time worried as well.what sort support do youhave?

      I look at lots different sights on computer about pancreas related issues.there's a few sites for pancreatic spleen bowel surgery survivors. Some of them had surgery years ago( and we have moved forward so much)perhaps you could do some searchescand get chatting with them for support.

      I am sure folk on this site will give support as well.keep going yuve got through so much already,you must be a strong person.please keep in touch .cathy

    • cliff2k22
      cliff2k22 cathy31644

      Posted

      Thanks Cathy I'm not that strong just have to get on with things

      I don't have support at the minute

      I'm doing a lot of research and are shocked to find that help isn't there and a lot of doctors don't have a clue about cp

      Luckily I have a good doctor

      Still can't get my head around the situation

      I have app at docs today

      I need help as its really getting to me

      Thanks for replying x

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