Took my husband to ER. when on vacation 2 days ago. He had severe pain in upper midsection of back, going through to his upper rt. Stomach,ribcage area. They did blood work to Check the panceas. His WBC was 20., the pancreas enzyme was not elevated. Did CT scan, told us there was a red raw looking area around the pancreas, also has gallstones. Said the CT SUGGEST pancreatitis. Did ultrasound on gallbladder. Showed gallstones but nothing else.my husbands systoms was the pain I noted above also nausea, the pain would get so bad at times he would break out in a cold clammy sweat. He has never drank acholol. They told us they were buffaloed because the blood work and ct. Did not agree. They gave him 1 dose antibodies intravenous, 1/2bag IV fluids, 1 Phenergan shot , 1 pain shot. Came home the next morning after leaving ER. Which was a 7hr. Drive. He is doing better at the moment, no pain at this time but he is not eating much either. If the gallstones are causing this problem, should the gallbladder be removed. We are very,very concerned...