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November 21, 2019

Blog: Managing Chronic Pain in Pancreatitis

Key points: •   Chronic pain from pancreatitis takes a major toll on patients and their loved ones. •   To effectively treat chronic pancreatitis pain, we need to address the symptoms as well as the impact of pain on patients’ lives.  •   One piece of the solution is self-management, which involves education, lifestyle changes, pain coping skills, and emotional and social…
Omar Chioua
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November 29, 2019

Blog Post: PTSD in Kids with Pancreatitis

Key takeaways: •   Medical procedures can be traumatic for children, and this trauma can cause “medical PTSD”– a condition called pediatric medical traumatic stress, or PMTS •   PMTS is being studied in people with chronic pancreatitis and other chronic illnesses •   If children suffer from PMTS, parents can help by finding psychologists experienced in chronic illness, keeping their doctors and social…
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March 6, 2020

Webinar: Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis

Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis: What Should Your Child Eat? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-5qldfkC8&feature=youtu.be On Mission:Cure's March 3, 2020 webinar, Nurse Practitioner Michelle Klosterman of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital discussed best nutrition practices for children suffering from pancreatitis. Dr. Virginia Stallings of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia explained how pancreatitis affects food absorption and growth in children and adolescents. You can now view this webinar…
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NutritionPediatric Pancreatitis
August 10, 2021

Toolkit: Nutrition for Children with Pancreatitis

Making sure your child is getting all the nutrients they need while living with pancreatitis can be difficult.  Poor nutritional management can lead to additional health concerns such as malnutrition and bone health issues. Mission: Cure has compiled recommendations developed by nutritional and gastrointestinal experts to assist in making sure your child's needs are met.  Read our handout, "Nutritional Tips…
Megan Golden
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Patient StoriesPediatric Pancreatitis
April 29, 2021

Patient Story: Chronic Pediatric Pancreatitis and Chronic Pain: Ashlynn’s Story

Ashlynn Nieve, 18, shares her story with pediatric pancreatitis Chronic pediatric pancreatitis patient Ashlynn Nieve (18) talks about how long she had to wait for her diagnosis, how her chronic pain often kept her from attending school and how she coped with prejudice and discrimination without losing hope. Ashylnn has been suffering from chronic pediatric pancreatitis for the last eight…
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Patient ResourcesPediatric PancreatitisWebinars: Pediatric Pancreatitis
April 25, 2019

Webinar: Pediatric Pancreatitis

Pediatric Pancreatitis: Causes, Treatments, Outcomes & Research Dr. Aliye Uc, MD, Professor of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa and leader of the INSPPIRE Pediatric Pancreatitis Research Project shares what has been learned so far, and answers questions from patients and family members. Composed of 22 sites throughout the world, the INSPPIRE group was formed to research…
Megan Golden
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Pain ManagementPatient ResourcesPediatric Pancreatitis
August 26, 2021

Toolkit: Pain Management for Pediatric Pancreatitis Patients

Pain is the number one symptom of pancreatitis. Children living with pancreatitis often have to miss out on school, daily activities, and social bonding opportunities due to pancreatitis-induced pain episodes. Experts agree that pain management strategies can help pediatric patients and families live more high-quality lives. This toolkit provides expert recommendations on pain management for pediatric pancreatitis patients. This pain…
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NewsPain ManagementPatient ResourcesPediatric PancreatitisWebinars: Pain ManagementWebinars: Pediatric Pancreatitis
September 6, 2019

Webinar: Pancreatitis and Chronic Pain: How Can I Manage?

On this Mission: Cure webinar, Dr. Tonya Palermo discusses pain self-management techniques If you or a family member have chronic pain from pancreatitis, Mission: Cure’s webinar with Dr. Tonya Palermo will be helpful as it explores the impact of chronic pain on children, adults and families dealing with pancreatitis. “Chronic Pain and Pancreatitis” was selected as the topic for this…
Omar Chioua
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