Alcohol consumption can worsen pancreatitis, leading to painful flare-ups and long-term damage. While it can be difficult to let go of our favorite drinks, it’s important for pancreatitis patients to completely avoid beverages containing alcohol. But, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on enjoying a good drink altogether! Non-alcoholic drinks, or mocktails, are […]
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Living with pancreatitis can be a real pain in the… well, pancreas. If you’re dealing with pancreatitis, you know how much it can impact your daily life. From chronic pain to nausea, this condition comes with all kinds of not-so-fun symptoms. Sometimes, it feels like nobody understands what you’re going through. That’s where memes come
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For many children, summer camp is a highlight of their year – a time to make new friends, explore the great outdoors, and create lifelong memories. But for those battling pediatric pancreatitis, these experiences can be overshadowed by the challenges of their illness. Luckily, a summer program specifically designed for pancreatitis is available to pediatric
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Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis, arthritis, and heart disease, are widespread in the United States, affecting 6 in 10 adults according to the CDC. Living with a chronic illness can be a difficult, overwhelming, and isolating experience; often, people with a chronic disease feel like they are the only ones going
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Pancreatitis is a debilitating condition that affects the pancreas, causing inflammation and damage to the organ. Treatment options are limited, which can make life with pancreatitis a daily struggle for those who are affected. One of the biggest challenges that people with pancreatitis face is isolation. The physical symptoms of the condition can make it
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Did you know that nearly 1 in 10 American adults – approximately 23 million people – are struggling with unpaid medical debt? According to a survey by the KFF Foundation, 11 million of these adults owe over $2,000, while 3 million owe more than $10,000. In light of rising costs for essential items like groceries and the fact that
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Unsure of the treatment she was receiving, Elizabeth Stutzmann devised a system to establish the best care to treat her pancreatitis In 2020, Elizabeth Stutzmann found herself in a Long Island hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis – a rare condition she had never heard of before – which
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There’s an old medical saying that doctors are taught while in medical school: “When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras.” This medical slang teaches doctors that they should assume more common diseases are causing their patient’s symptoms before exploring less common diagnoses. This February, however, is all about the zebras – those whose
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https://youtu.be/_zWfitacbnA In this Mission: Cure patient education webinar, Dr. Speed and Dr. Treisman discuss the Johns Hopkins Pancreatitis Pain Program. Pain is a difficult and often avoided topic. However, pain plays a central role in the lives of chronic pancreatitis patients and their caregivers. It is therefore important to understand the causes, impact and treatment
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Have chronic pain and looking for a job? Finding a job when suffering from chronic pain can seem like a daunting task. Many people worry that the physical or emotional demands of a job will aggravate their condition. With an estimated 20% of U.S. adults living with chronic pain according to the CDC, millions of
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