My mother has been readmitted for the 3rd time in less than one month and she too does not drink nor does she have her gallbladder. We don't understand what is going on or how to control this. Her pain is unreal.

I read pancreatitis is likely caused because of A high OXIDATIVE STRESS level and a low supply of antioxidant. Also if you have IBS ,CROHNS, OR CANDIDA you are not able to absorb nutrients that your body needs there for you start to lack digestive enzymes because a healthy gut flora helps digestive food and keep you inmmune system strong.

I have chronic pancreatitis. I am dealing daily with severe abdominal pain. I have been to see your so called "specialists" Their advice/help to me was "I'm sorry but there is nothing we can do for you. But, good luck in managing your chronic pain at home." I have gone home and done a lot of internet research and reading. I have learned to help myself and not depend on any one else. Some sypmtoms can be decreased with diet changes. What can not be is helped with pain meds. The rest-well is just dealt with. I am looking at losing my job due to illness [too many sick days taken]. A specialist is not able to do anything to prolong life or decrease pain and complications from the disease. Or to help protect my job/lively hood. As I have sadly found out first hand. However, you can believe what you want. I know better. I am dealing not only with the disease but the so called "specialists" and life changes.

unfortunately its true that not much can be done about pain when its not responding to conventional meds and about the course of the disease. what is important, as it is with many chronic illnesses is the perspective. life need not be all about the disease. one can most of the time 'manage' the symptoms. the doctor is more a 'partner' than a 'healer'.

ERCP is basically an Endoscopy performed on you when it is suspected by a doctor that you have Pancreatitis. Basically they can either just numb your throat, or knock you out, and put a tube down your throat with a little camera to examine your pancreas and the structures around it. I had one done not too long ago. Hope this helps.