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I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I'm recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and I'm wondering if it has a tendency to keep coming back after treatment. I know that, like all cancers, it has the potential to recur, but I'm hoping to get some more information on the...

I am trying to learn more about MRI scans and the organs they can show. Does anyone know if an MRI of the pancreas can show the liver? I've heard conflicting reports and I want to make sure I'm getting the most accurate information. Does anyone have any experience with this type of imaging or...

I am suffering from pancreatitis and I have been wondering if lying down makes the pain worse? I've heard a lot of people say that it does, but I'm not sure if that's true.

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users here. I'm interested in learning more about how inflammation affects the liver. I've heard that inflammation can be a cause of liver damage, but I'm not sure how true this is. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on this subject? Does...

I'm looking for some help and advice. I recently had a blood test done and the results showed that my AST levels were high. I'm wondering if this is a sign of liver damage? Has anyone else had similar experiences? What did you do? What did you find out? Any advice or information would be very...

I'm wondering if having an autoimmune disease causes a weakening of the immune system. Does anyone know if this is true? I'm looking for any information on the subject - scientific evidence, personal experiences, or anecdotal stories - anything that can help me understand the connection between...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users. I'm concerned about an elevated lipase level that I recently found out about. Does this always mean pancreatitis? I'm trying to understand the implications of this result and what types of tests or treatments may be necessary. I'd love to hear...

I need help understanding if COVID-19 can cause autoimmune hepatitis. I'm not sure if there is a connection between the two and I'm curious to know if anyone has had any experience with this or has any information about it. Has anyone encountered this or know of any studies that have looked into...

I'm wondering if anyone can help me understand how COVID affects iron levels in the body. I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has had experience with this either personally or through a family member or friend. Does COVID have an effect on iron levels, and if so, what are some ways to...

"Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and I'm hoping someone can help me. I've recently been told I have chronic pancreatitis and I'm wondering if this can cause raised amylase levels. Does anyone have experience with this? Could you share what your experience has been and how it was managed? Any...

"Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for some help. I have a question about AST levels and whether they fluctuate daily. I know that AST levels can vary from person to person, but I'm wondering if they also vary from day to day. I haven't been able to find much information about...

I'm looking for help understanding the correlation, if any, between amylase levels and the severity of pancreatitis. I'm curious to know if high amylase levels can be a predictor of a more serious case of pancreatitis. Any insight or experience anybody has on this topic would be greatly appreciated.

I'm looking for help from anyone who has experience with a swollen pancreas. Does anyone know if it hurts? I recently found out I have a swollen pancreas and I'm worried about the pain that may come with it. I've heard it can cause a lot of discomfort, but I don't know what to expect. Is this...

I'm considering a Whipple procedure for a pancreatic cancer diagnosis and I'm wondering - do I need to get chemo afterwards? I know that everyone's situation is different and the right answer for me might be different than the right answer for someone else. I'm hoping to find some insight and...

I'm looking for advice on whether a blood transfusion for anemia can help improve my health. Has anyone here had this procedure, and if so, did you notice any improvement in your symptoms? I'm interested in hearing about your experiences and any advice you may have on whether this is a good or...

I'm hoping to get some help from other forum users about whether or not antibiotics are necessary for pancreatitis. I've heard conflicting reports and I'm not sure what I should do. I have a family member who has been diagnosed with pancreatitis and I want to know if antibiotics are the right...

I'm anemic and I have to take iron supplements every day. I'm wondering if I have to take them forever or if there's a way to stop taking them eventually? Has anyone else here been in a similar situation? Can anyone give me advice on managing my anemia and eventually getting off iron...

I'm looking for some help from people who may have experience with liver inflammation and healing. Has anyone ever had their liver heal from inflammation? What course of action did you take? Any advice on what to do or not do to help the healing process would be greatly appreciated. What were...

"I'm looking for some help with understanding what it means to survive pancreatic removal. I've heard that it can be a difficult surgery with many risks, and I'm wondering if anyone here has gone through the process or knows someone who has. I'd like to hear about the experience and what the...

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and have a question that I'm hoping some of you may be able to answer. I was wondering if it's possible to see the pancreas on an ultrasound. I've read that certain types of ultrasounds can detect the pancreas, but I'm not sure if this is true or not. Does...