Hi,
I’m new to this forum and glad I found it. Two years ago I had an attack of acute pancreatitis that landed me in the hospital and have been miserable since. I’ve had a recurrent bouts of pancreatitis (lots of pain and tiredness, but mild symptoms otherwise), and every test in the book except the ECRP. Other than mild elevated Lipase levels and my symptoms during bouts, everything looks “normal”. My gastro has been as helpful as he can, but waffles between a diagnosis of “something between chronic and acute” pancreatitis and just tries to treat the symptoms–he is not really a specialist in this area. So I am hoping that someone can point me to the best specialist in the northern CA area (I’m in San Francisco). Any ideas?
[As you all know, this is all very frustrating and lonely–my wife has been supportive but she just really doesn’t understand how miserable this all is. I’m glad there is a group out there who cares.]
Thanks for your help in advance,
Archer