Pancreitis,Gallstones,Surgery? - Lupus Message Board

shinegirl · 12-25-2002, 06:21 AM

Has anyone here ever had pancreitis linked to their Lupus? I have developed it and the Doctors say it is due to the Lupus. May I ask what you did for it?

Did they remove your gallbladder? They are going to be removing mine and I was wondering if anyone else had this done and how it went?

In a lot of pain and a bit nervous, so wanted to get input from others.

Thanks!

purple2067 · 01-07-2003, 06:23 PM

I don't have Lupus, but I was just diagnosed with gallstones and have been having a lot of attacks lately. I am going to be having my gallbladder removed very soon. You should make sure that you get it done laproscopically. It is much less invasive and you have a much quicker recovery time. Also, if you have pancreatitis that is very serious and I believe it requires IV anti-biotics. Check out the Digestive Disorders board. There is a lot of info there.

Good luck,
Elyse

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shinegirl · 01-08-2003, 01:26 PM

Thank you for replying! I had been so disappointed every time I checked and there was no reply. It's nice to know others are going through same thing. Apparently, the stones are causing the pancreitis so it likely won't go away until they pass. Thank you for the tip about the Digestive board. I hope all goes well with you!

purple2067 · 01-08-2003, 04:13 PM

Thanks, I am going to the dr tonight to find out if I should go for surgery. I am sure that everything will turn out alright for both of us.

Elyse

P.S. I know how upsetting it can be when nobody responds! Not to offend anyone, but I am not sure how much people on the lupus board know about gallstones. I just periodically check out this board because I have sjogrens.

sandy b · 01-18-2003, 01:13 AM

Hello. hope you are feeling better. Have you had your surgery yet? I had to go 3 years with gallbladder pain because my gallbladder wouldn't drain and they finally had a test and could see it. I had the laporoscopy surgery in the same day surgery center. Not a good idea. I would stay the night if I were you. Our same day surgery centers aren't regulated by the state either. When I came out of surgery I was extremely irritated, panicky, and my blood pressure was so low I couldn't sit up. I got dressed and got out of there asap. On the ride home I was in a state of panic and like that for about 12 hours. After I got my bill it was 9,000.00 more than the estimate because I went into shock and they treated me with 17 different drugs to bring me out of it, but no one told my husband or myself. Then I got cellulitus from the top of my ribcage to my hips. Once I got over this I was very relieved that the pain from the gallbladder was gone. I was on a heavy dose of prednisone and I think it contributed to the problems during surgery.
Everything worked out fine in the end, but I would stay overnight it the hospital if I were you, just to be on the safe side. Best of luck. Sandy B