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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  Oh wow, if it hits a "healthy" person that hard, I wonder what it would do to the rest of us! I didn't know drinking could cause it, did they mention gallbladder stones? Does this mean you'll never be able to drink again? I guess it's good you can't remember parts of it, I'm sure you were in a lot of pain. Hope you never experience that again! |
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie One of my doctors said that in his whole career he never saw anyone w a case as bad as mine and survived. I dont know if drinking was the trigger for the others but it was for me. Yes i can never have alcohol again. It can trigger my pancreattitis again and next time i wont be so lucky. I guess its easier to not eat or drink something bc you cant rather than just "i shouldnt". Like someone with a deadly food allergy, that is how i must look at alcohol from now on.
The doctors did not mention gall bladder at all. The kidney doctor keeps coming in and telling me my kidneys are fine though. I dont know what thats about. Where is my regular doctor?! |
Yes, drinking is actually a huge cause of pancreatitis. It is extremely painful....and if as bad as what happened with Priscilla, can kill.
Priscilla, the pancreas plus the liver issues, put you at high risk of early death if you continue to drink. Yes, it is similar to an allergy. That is a good way to look at it.
I strongly urge you to get involved in a 12 step program...even if you don't feel that you have a problem with alcohol. I saw you mention that you don't drink for the taste...totally understand that! Life sucks sometimes, but sometimes the things we use to cope cause worse issues.
It would be good for you to meet others who have been where you are and have learned to cope with life without the help of alcohol. I have not had a drink since September 23, 1983. I remember that last one and pray each day to never feel like that again.
You are SO lucky to have survived this horrible event ... and I pray you take the warnings seriously.