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Chronic Pancreatitis, Increased Pain Post Nerve Block, Not Been Prescribed Pain Killers, No Relief With Enzymes. What Can Be Done?
My name is Barbara and I ve been disabled from chronic pancreatitis for 12 years. I had a nerve block in February of this year and my pain was relieved for 2 months but when the pain came back it was 100 times worse. Now my doctors refuse to give me any pain medicine. They say I need a Pain Clinic but I can t find one that will take me in this area. I ve been going to the ER every other week and yesterday I get a letter from my Insurance which said they will only pay for 6 ER visits a year. I am in so much pain and I ve lost over 65 lbs from throwing up so much. I am on enzymes but they don t seem to help. What can I do? Why won t anyone help me? I m so desperate at this time. Please help!
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hello,
Sorry to hear about your health condition. Yes, pancreatitis is a debilitating illness it may cause severe pain.
You may use Percocet or Tramadol or Paracetamol for pain. Reduce dietary fats if possible. avoid Protein diet in food.
If symptoms not improved please consult pain therapist, tricycle antidepressants may useful.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
Sorry to hear about your health condition. Yes, pancreatitis is a debilitating illness it may cause severe pain.
You may use Percocet or Tramadol or Paracetamol for pain. Reduce dietary fats if possible. avoid Protein diet in food.
If symptoms not improved please consult pain therapist, tricycle antidepressants may useful.
Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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