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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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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Dr. Christiane Wolf leads a 10-minute guided meditation for pain and discomfort. Meditation can be a powerful tool to manage pain associated with chronic illnesses like pancreatitis. https://youtu.be/5EwPijkSpKs Dr. Christiane Wolf is a physician turned mindfulness and compassion teacher and teacher trainer. She is an authorized Buddhist teacher in the Insight (Vipassana) meditation tradition, teaching
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Many patients with chronic pancreatitis experience neuropathic pain–a type of pain that happens when your nervous system is not working correctly. The good news is that this type of pain is treatable. You will learn about treating neuropathic pain and different types of pain in this blog post. This blog post written by Dr. Jay
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In this video guide, Dr. Tim Gardner explains medical cannabis and how pancreatitis patients can benefit from it. Dr. Gardner is a gastroenterologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. DISCLAIMER: The information on this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medical marijuana is
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Many patients struggle with receiving an accurate pancreatitis diagnosis. Mission: Cure held a webinar on March 10th, 2021 to address the many concerns that patients have regarding their diagnosis, such as: Are pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer related? Can pancreatitis be cured? Which tests do I need to get done? You can watch the webinar here.
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Correct dosing of pancreatic enzymes is a big challenge for adults who suffer from EPI. We’ve heard from patients that once they receive they are told they have EPI, they are not guided or walked through what this means for them going forward. When are they supposed to take their pills? How do they know
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Explore patient advocacy resources from organizations focusing on access to care and treatment to transportation services. Explore more patient financials resources Patient Advocacy Resources Air Charity Network Air Charity Network provides access for people in need who are seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community, or national crisis. Air Charity
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