my wife has chronic pancreatitis. dr. gave her lorcet 10's. she has been takin 4-6 a day.should i be concerned
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YES! Pancreantitis can be fatal.  You should get her to an internist asap for a second opinion on the medication.  If it is chronic or severe she should be in the hospital for treatment.  Best wishes for her recovery.
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I encourage you to beware of professed doctors who give statements (e.g. "Prilosec is a dangerous drug. It is well documented that its use can lead to vitamin and mineral malasorption, intestinal dysbiosis and even a 'leaky gut syndrome'. " ) without any proof of where this "well known" data comes from.  These people will often make up statements like this in order to prove a point instead of trying to really help people.  \n\nWhile it is fine for your sister to avoid foods that exacerbate her gastric reflux, it does not mean she is allergic to them. At the same time, if she doesn't want to take the Prilosec, that is her decision too.  If she is truly "living in fear" of coming in contact with these agents then something more serious is going on and she should probably go see a psychologist to see if they can help her get to the root of her problems. I don't think the GERD itself is the most serious thing going on here.
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You should have a Glucagon Emergency Kit it for use in very low blood gluclose situations when she cannot drink or eat.  If she is below 40-30 depending on the person don't let her eat any hard candies often they have a hard time knowing what they are doing and can choke.  Another thing to know is if she eats a jellybean or two (something that is easy to carry) it will raise her when she is going low and she should also crush one and put it under her tounge as it disolves it enters her blood much faster than throught the stomach.  Also in an emergency you can put honey under her tongue if she is unable to swallow. \n\nSome of the early warning signs of low blood glucose are feeling weak, dizzy, shaky or sweaty also irritable (she may snap at you out of the blue) rapid heartbeat, pale, clammy skin and confusion.  If she is extremely low she may get confused and not know what is wrong or can't verbalize it.  You will have to step in, in that case and help her drink some OJ or other sugary drink.\n\nIf she eats her meals on time and is careful with her meds she may never experience any of these problems.  Only one time in my husbands 11 years with diabetes has he had a low so bad he had to go to the hospital and I will tell you those 15 mins waiting on the amubulance in the mall parking lot were the worse and longest 15 mins of my life.  I wish I knew then what I know now because I would have had an emergency kit on me, instead I was slowly dripping Dr.Pepper onto the inside of his cheek and rubbing it in - it probably saved him from a coma.
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I am not a nurse or doctor,however,I have been diabetic (type 1) for 36 years. A normal blood sugar reading is between 80 and 120, At 190 sugar spills into your urine. That's when you become thirsty, beyond belief, and start to dehydrate. You will know every washroom in the city because of constant urination. I have been hospilized w/ a reading of about 1200. That was with taking insulin. I had dental work done, and the infection got the best of me. Your reading shows you that your sugar is high, but it is the way the sugar affects your organs that can be fatal. When I had my episode, my potassium levels were screaming high,my kidneys had shut down,I lost the vision in one eye from such a low blood pressure. I was in a coma for a day before anyone found me. I remained so for an additional five days. During that time I suffered a heart attack. Diabetes can be hard to control, even with insulin. Sometimes it becomes more complicated because of the insulin. If you can manage it without..DO IT! Get on a diet recommended by a dietition, get yourself a glucometer to check your sugar at home frequently. Exercise. Show your family the way to deal with it should they eventually have it. Your circulation is compromised, affecting your legs and feet, eyes, and kidneys, skin. High sugar means you will have a harder time fighting infections. Your teeth and gums will need extra care-and you are the only one that can do it. Don't become blind or on dialysis because you can't pass up a candy bar or a chunk of cake. your family needs you, and when you look at their smiling faces, you'll be grateful to be with them. I know I am telling you scary things. I wish someone had really explained to me HOW these things could come to pass. It's because it affects the smallest,tiniest blood vessels in your body. You don't always "just die" from diabetes. You could live a long time with what it can do to you. Good luck to you. I would be so proud of you if you could turn this thing around to become incredibley healthy. This would be the time to do that. If you see that your sugar is rising,for no apparent reason, such as large meal,eating fruit,etc.,call your doctor. It may be from a sinus infection, earache,cut that won't heal. The infection raises your sugar, your sugar makes it difficult to get rid of the infection. And so it goes..round and round. Don't wait for a huge spike in your numbers.
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my sister-in-law just gave birth to her baby girl and she's 36..both of them are healthy and doing fine. just tell your wife to not to drink or smoke and do what the dr.s tell her to do and they will be fine.  i send you my wishes and best luck to the 3 of you!!
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Sounds to me like a doctor has been trying to scare you.   Your numbers are fine.   It makes me crazy to see people worried about varying between 80-130.   This tells me that SOMEone has been spooking them about diabetes.   Yes, diabetes is a big problem in our country, but it's also big business.   The profits involved in the testing devices and medication is tremendous.    Some companies will give you a free tester because you will then use their products (via prescription) for the rest of your life, and may not need them.\n\nTrue diabetics have blood sugars like mine, 400s up, or like my cousins, which go from 30 - 400 in one day.   It is irritating as heck to hear people fretting about their blood sugar going up to 130  (usually after eating a chocolate cake).    A doctor or someone is telling them they are potential diabetics, instead of guiding them toward more healthy eating habits.    I have seen this too often lately, and hope people will be responsible and get a second opinion before getting treatment for a disease they don't have.   \n\nGood luck to you!!!!
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There could definitely be some medical issues.  One thing a doctor would check you for is diabetes.
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sounds as though he may have pancreatitis- it is an inflamation of the pancreas. it is a glad that sits behind the lower part of the stomach and extends down toward the spleen and left kidney. the pancreas has two primary functions- to produce digestive enzymes and release  glucogen and insulin- \nreccomended  nutrients-\nchromium picolinate-300-600mcg daily-maintaines blood sugar\n\ngarlic- as directed on label  - antiviral and antioxidant\n\ndigestive enzymes- as directed on label- needed for proper digestion-\n\nyou may also want to use acidophilus to help maintain healthy flora in the digestive tract-\n some supplements canno't be taken- for example people with high blood pressure may want to avoid garlic as it thins the blood.  if you can't afford a DR. then please research the problem and the things that are good for it before taking them-\nenzymes and acidolphus are things that are already in our bodies so this should not be a problem-   \ndiet is the main cause of diabetes- even a ripe apple can cause a spike in the sugar levels. perhaps you husband could keep a journal of what he is eating to find out if anything is setting off this pain-  i eat a great deal of raw(uncooked) veggies- salads- and friut- this helps with my pain- i also take acidophilus and garlic- green foods, and enzymes(if i eat a cooked meal) which i do.    you have a vast amount of info at your fingertips here on the internet- use it to your advantage- God bless you!       most supplements can be purchase at walmart
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It may be a sign of Diabetes, I asked a a friend of mine who has it, what were his first signs of it, he said he would have to go often.
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Check with his Dr  before using the answers for medical advice.  Nobody here really knows your husbands condition
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First of all, allow me to share my sympathy for you and your wife. I can tell that you’re a caring person and that’s part of maintaining a stable relationship for any period of time. From what I’ve gathered from your story, it seems that you truly care a whole lot about your wife and what could happen if this problem is not stopped, and you need advice handling the issue. \nSecondly, if you stop caring for her she will only get worse. People that become addicted to drugs and alcohol usually have their reasons behind the substance abuse. Since this all started before you came along, you must talk to her and find out when she started abusing drugs and why. She needs to know that you care and love her. I suggest calling a drug abuse councilor and scheduling an appointment with her to get the help that she needs. Don’t let her start a program and quit, you must encourage her in every way possible and keep an eye out for symptoms of withdraws/cravings from substance so she wont be in a situation where she has no control.\nI’m 18 years old but have had psychical addictions to pills since I was about 12. Amphetamines (adderall) are dangerous and it took a really special friend to show me I was killing myself and letting my family down every day. Finally I got off of everything and remain clean for the last 5 months or so. But back to your wife, I really wish you and her the best of luck and PLEASE feel FREE to contact me with ANY questions, comments, or to ask my opinion! Hope to hear back, please inform me how everything goes!\nwebmaster@techbrian.com
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I have the same problem.  The most probable things is that you have bile stones or are suffering from something else along the same lines.  You should see a GI and be aware that you can have more of those horrid pain attacks that will send you to the ER.  This is a good group on Yahoo to give you more info.  You will also need to modify your diet and cut out caffine, sugars etc.  Check this group out it is a blessing.  ThePancreatitisPlace.  Go to yahoo home page and click groups and look for it.  I think it maybe 3 seperate words or one long one.  Good luck.  Oh and stay away from Vicodin and Morphine they will send you into the worse attacks of your life.
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Call her OBGYN.  She might have an increase of yeast infections due to hormonal changes that affect her PH balance.  I hear that eating yogurt is a great way to help prevent future out breaks due to the bacteria in yogurt.  Like previous answers check the boxes.  If she is having chronic outbreaks make sure that she gets checked and even rx some medicine.  Congrats on the baby!!!
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I would say yes, even if it has not begun to bother you as yet. I am a nurse with over 14 years experience and I am certain you are aware of the dangers diabetics lend themselves to with infections and other "little" things left to fester. Just get an all clear from your physician. Or perhaps some intervention may be required. At the very least I say better safe versus allowing a cyst to possibly result in what could have been a preventable complication.
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A couple others have alluded to this, but I think the most important question is, is it normal FOR HER?  If she's been like that for most of her life -- say, if she just happens to have a small bladder and enjoy drinking a gallon of water a day -- it's possible there could be nothing wrong, although there are "bladder training" exercises that could help her learn to hold on longer if she's really bothered by it.  She could also have an "overactive" bladder which could be treated with meds, assuming she finds the benefit of the meds outweighs any side effects.  Actually, it could easily be both -- a chronically overactive bladder is going to start acting a lot "smaller" than normal, because the overactivity never allows it to stretch out to its full capacity, so it gets used to needing to be emptied urgently with less and less urine.\n\n   What would really be an issue to worry about is if going this often is a *drastic change* from what has been normal for her whole life up to now.  In that case, a doctor could start to suspect a urinary tract infection, early onset diabetes, or some other such condition, and she should definitely get evaluated just to be safe.  In general, any major change in bladder, bowel, or any other bodily functions, see a doctor right away!!
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Get a second opinion. She could have a thyroid function problem. So seek more medical advice. There has to be a reason.
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First, how old is your wife?  Second is she on any medications or has she had any surgery in the past 5 years?  If yes, elaborate.\n\nHow long has this been going on?  What is its frequency (e.g., several times day?, once a day?, once a year?).\n\nBefore, during or after the time when she has these fainting episodes, does she feel anything else happening with her body--be it pain, vision changes, headaches, or whatever?\n\nHas she seen a physician yet?\n\nLet's start with this.  Respond on this board or send me a message.