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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 29, 2015 16:21:35 GMT
Hey all, it's my turn to request a kind thought or a prayer if you are so inclined. My younger brother was admitted to the ER last night with some pretty severe gastrointestinal problems. All I know at this time is that he for sure has pancreatitis but the cause isn't yet known. He's been having issues for at least a couple months.  I'm scared for him and I'm just hoping and praying that he's going to be okay. His name is Pete. Thanks- Update: He was tested for a bunch of stuff and it was all inconclusive. He is doing a whole lot better today, all IVs were off and they released him tonight. They were trying to make a correlation between his fast heart rate, extremely low BP and the gastro issues and weren't having any luck making anything stick. They were more concerned with the irregular heartbeat and weren't dealing with the gastro issues much at all which was why he went there in the first place, and some of the Drs were even backpedaling on the pancreatitis diagnosis. He said he's going to take it easy for the next couple of days at home (where he can actually get some rest). Thanks everyone for your positive thoughts and prayers, so far so good.  |
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Post by lucyg on Mar 29, 2015 16:24:49 GMT
Poor guy! I hope he feels better fast.
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Post by J u l e e on Mar 29, 2015 16:27:25 GMT
Just prayed for Pete.
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Post by KelleeM on Mar 29, 2015 16:29:31 GMT
I said a prayer for Pete.
Thanks for sharing his name. I find it easier to pray when I have a name (I think I'm weird ).
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Mar 29, 2015 16:32:58 GMT
All good thoughts for Pete.
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Post by Rainbow on Mar 29, 2015 16:33:58 GMT
Prayers going up!
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Post by grace2882 on Mar 29, 2015 16:36:57 GMT
Definitely praying. Pancreatitis is very painful.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 29, 2015 16:54:53 GMT
Thanks ladies. I know he will appreciate everyone's prayers, I know I do!  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 16:56:25 GMT
I will make duah (supplication for him). Peter is a very important name in my life, too. |
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Post by Chips on Mar 29, 2015 17:00:27 GMT
Prayers and hugs for Pete!
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Post by luvnlifelady on Mar 29, 2015 17:09:50 GMT
Thinking of you and Pete. I hope they find a cause for his pain and can help him.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Mar 29, 2015 17:14:10 GMT
Prayers
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Post by oldcrow on Mar 29, 2015 17:27:46 GMT
Hope things resolve quickly.
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Post by purplebee on Mar 29, 2015 17:45:55 GMT
Prayers for Pete, and for the doctors who are caring for him.
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 29, 2015 17:55:29 GMT
Prayers headed his way!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 29, 2015 18:00:34 GMT
Hope they can diagnose him quickly and that he gets better soon.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 18:01:26 GMT
Certainly. My mom had pancritius (however you spell it) and it was painful and stressful. But it was also treatable. May you end the day with that kind of good news.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2015 18:20:43 GMT
I'm praying for answers and healing. {{{ hugs }}}
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Post by akathy on Mar 29, 2015 18:23:45 GMT
My prayers are with Pete. I had pancreatitis once and it is extremely painful, poor guy  |
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Post by Blind Squirrel on Mar 29, 2015 18:25:23 GMT
Prayers said for your brother. Hope he makes a quick recovery!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 30, 2015 0:47:21 GMT
Thanks everybody. I went to see him this afternoon. He is still in a lot of pain and there are no answers yet. I really hope they can figure out how to help him. When I left, he was finally sleeping so at least he's getting a little bit of rest.
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Post by *christine* on Mar 30, 2015 0:52:11 GMT
Get well soon Pete! I hear that can be very painful.
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Post by Legacy Girl on Mar 30, 2015 2:39:41 GMT
Sending my prayers for Pete.
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Post by julieb on Mar 30, 2015 2:45:49 GMT
Prayers for Peter. Hope he is feeling better quickly.
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Post by kate on Mar 30, 2015 3:32:27 GMT
God grant him speedy healing!
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Post by shirleyujest46 on Mar 30, 2015 4:18:03 GMT
prayers and healing thoughts for your brother Pete that all will be well.
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Post by betty on Mar 30, 2015 4:21:45 GMT
Good thoughts for Pete as he deals with this.
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Post by Lexica on Mar 30, 2015 4:36:17 GMT
I've never dealt with pancreatitis, but I know someone who has and they were in tremendous pain. Their situation turned out just fine, so I hope Pete's does as well. I said a prayer for him.
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Post by M in Carolina on Mar 30, 2015 8:20:41 GMT
I am praying for Pete and you and your family.
I have chronic pancreatitis and just had to be hospitalized a couple of weeks ago for an acute attack.
There are different causes, but pancreatitis can be treated well and the pain controlled. A gallstone can get stuck in the ducts of the biliary tree and cause the pancreatic enzymes to get blocked in the pancreas. My pancreatitis is caused by birth defects--my bile duct tree is too small and the sphincter at the bottom that controls the release of enzymes into the gastro system for digestion is scarred and doesn't open properly.
There are stents and different procedures that are very effective and are done through a scope type device.
I am so sorry your brother is having to go through this. Pancreatitis is very painful. A lot of doctors think that the higher the enzyme count is, the more painful the pancreatitis, but my specialists have said this is false. My level was 38,000, and I was successfully treated in a regular ward with IV fluids and pain medications, but there was someone in ICU with an enzyme level of 3,000 who was much sicker.
I have been told that other health issues like diabetes or auto-immune diseases can make pancreatitis worse.
The doctors will do tests and procedures to help Pete, but the most important action right now is letting the pancreas rest and heal. The procedures have a risk of causing pancreatitis, so the doctors wait until the pancreas heals.
I know how difficult and frustrating it is to be on bowel rest and not be able to eat, but listening to the doctors and following their dietary recommendations makes a huge difference in how quickly you heal and how much better you feel.
I drink a lot of Ensure shakes because I get the nutrients I need even when I can't eat much without painful symptoms. I am tempted to eat my favourite foods, but it's just not worth it.
If I can help you in any way, please don't hesitate to message me. (((Crazy4scraps and Pete)))
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Post by heartcat on Mar 30, 2015 9:19:59 GMT
Good thoughts and prayers for your brother. {{Hugs}}
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I'm scared for him and I'm just hoping and praying that he's going to be okay. His name is Pete. Thanks-
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