Living with Pancreatitis Until You're Beating Pancreatitis

Living with Pancreatitis can definitely be a challenge for people who suffer with this condition. Beating pancreatitis can be even more difficult with underlying issues.

Those who have hereditary (genetic) issues such as Familial hyperlipidemia or Familial hypertriglyceridemia (high blood fats) or those who suffer with another genetic disorder called cystic fibrosis or congenital malformations such as pancreas divisum or an autoimmune disease such as Lupus or Celiac disease which causes their pancreatitis will most likely experience the most frustrating challenges simply because there is an underlying condition that needs resolution (which may or may not be possible) in order to completely resolve the condition called Pancreatitis.

The resolution of the underlying condition may not be possible as is the case in those born with cystic fibrosis and it seems that Pancreatitis caused by high blood fats is not easily controlled either. Those suffering with pancreatitis due to an autoimmune disease may be able to find resolution if they are able to control the autoimmune disease such as the case found in Celiac Disease whereby a gluten free diet may be of great significance in regards to living with and beating pancreatitis. However ...

If the pancreas has suffered damage due to Acute Pancreatitis episodes there will most likely be the resulting chronic pancreatitis that must also be resolved or put into remission in order to achieve relief from pain and other symptoms while also lowering the risk of continued pancreatic damage and pancreatic cancer due to long term inflammation of the pancreas.

This is where a strict chronic pancreatitis diet and helpful supplements such as grape seed extract, vitamin C and curcumin come into play.

Grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract may also be of benefit and has been shown in one study on rats/mice that it STOPPED acute pancreatitis in the little crittters while protecting the pancreas; however, it is important to note that consumption of grapefruit juice and/or grapefruit seed extract has been linked to a 36% increase in breast cancer among postmenopausal women yet another study indicates that the first study may be erroneous. However ...

Grape seed extract and curcumin do NOT have this link to cancer and in fact show just the opposite in regards to positive potential. Both grape seed extract and curcumin have shown definite ant-cancer potential including the ability to promote apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death). This fact ...

Would clearly indicate there is potential benefit to be realized, for those who suffer from any form of pancreatitis, by integrating grape seed extract and curcumin into their daily wellness regemin.

For those who suffer from the more common forms of pancreatitis such as gallstone pancreatitis, alcoholic pancreatitis or idiopathic pancreatitis or that which is suspected of being caused by genetic or congentital issues I am convinced that, due to my own experience, beating pancreatitis, in almost all types/forms, can be achieved via a strict pancreatitis diet and the above mentioned supplements. Of course ...

This is also premised upon any damage that can actually be healed. Resolution of pain and symptoms will not be achieved over night. It may take weeks to months to see significant results, depending on the amount of damage already sustained but with complete discipline and due diligence I firmly believe most victims of chronic pancreatitis will see major benefit via diet and supplements. It is important again to note ...

There will not be the complete resolution of pain, symptoms and potential risk of disability and death as in the case of alcoholic pancreatitis unless the person suffering determines it is in their best interest to completely quit drinking. Alcohol is of course completely out of the question for anyone who suffers from any form of pancreatitis and should be completely eliminated from consumption in any form.

In the case of gallstone pancreatitis it is clearly indicated that removal of the stones is needed in order to remove the risk of necrotizing pancreatitis and any additional recurrent acute pancreatitis episodes due to an obstruction of the common or pancreatic duct by a stone or sludge. This of course can only be achieved completely via surgery and removal of the gallbladder. Once the offending stones, along with the potential of recurrence, are removed then healing via diet and supplements may give the patient a more positive experience, again subject to the amount of actual damage. 

Always remember I am NOT a doctor. Everything I say is simply my uneducated opinion from personal experience and indepth research, nothing more. Everything you do that is suggested or hinted at on this beating pancreatitis blog site is done at your own risk.

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