Question 1

can autoimmune pancreatitis andhyperthyroism be connected?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmunity: Yes
all autoimmune conditions can have various manifestations and it is not uncommon to have more than one problem related to the same underlying condition - a rheumatologist would be an important person to involve in your care.

Question 2

i have autoimmune pancreatitis. my fecal test came back normal and it makes me wonder how if its inflamed. i also have sludge in the gallbladder?

Accepted Answer

: How was the AIP diagnosis  made? Did they take blood samples and antibody levels ?  ERCP? Have you been treated for autoimmune pancreatitis? if you have been treated the fecal elastase test can  revert to  normal because the inflammation is quiescent. Discuss w/ GI if this is AIP or chronic  pancreatitis from sludge see  N Engl J Med 1992; 326:589-593  or other cause such as alcohol/abnormal  duct

Question 3

i was diagnosed as pancreatitis but not rule out of autoimmune pancreatitis. how can i make sure if it is a autoimmune pancreatitis? thank you

Accepted Answer

Immune pancreatitis: Difficult to document so discuss with you team down under.

Question 4

i have alopecia universalis and autoimmune pancreatitis, am i going to be okay?

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Yes: These can be controlled. Your physician has many tools to help you.

Question 5

can lupus cause pancreatitis since lupus is an autoimmune disease?

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See below: Yes, lupus can cause pancreatitis on rare occasions.

Question 6

does ana profiles test show autoimmune pancreatitis am 19 yrs old.

Accepted Answer

No single test can : Itself establish the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis. Imaging tests (like MRI read by MD with experience in diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis) can be helpful.  Blood tests, particularly for igG4, may also help establish diagnosis. finally endoscopic biopsy may help in making the diagnosis. Talk w ur doc to decide on next steps that would be right for your case in establishing diagnosis.

Question 7

could i still have type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis with a negative igg4 but a positive ana?

Accepted Answer

Non-specific test r: esults!  ANA is a test for anti-nuclear antibodies and can be read as positive in a number of auto-immune diseases.  You  don't even know whether you have a problem with your pancreas yet and if so what is causing it.  You should sit down with a good internist, maybe a good gastroenterologist,maybe a good rheumatologist and figure out what is going on.

Question 8

is my pancreatitis autoimmune pancreatitis as i have no pain with elevated serum  and urine amylase levels no pain.

Accepted Answer

Can't tell from...: ...your description alone. There are some very specific blood tests that may support, or point away from, your presumption of autoimmune pancreatitis. In the meantime, no alcohol or tobacco intake please.

Question 9

autoimmune pancreatitis caused by autoimmune thyroiditis. will taking out thyroid fix the pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Not true: The thyroid disease does not cause the pancreatitis and correcting the thyroid will have no effect on the pancreatitis.

Question 10

i have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. but  it started with an inflamed bowl and swollen lymph node on head.is this autoimmune pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis: Chronic pancreatitis is typically due to either alcohol consumption (of which you state none) or significant gall stone disease. Sometimes also due to liver disease. There is testing that can be done to determine if it is an autoimmune process, but i would discuss this with the diagnosing physician.

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I have autoimmune pancreatitis. my fecal test came back normal and it makes me wonder how if its inflamed. i also have sludge in the gallbladder?

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I was diagnosed as pancreatitis but not rule out of autoimmune pancreatitis. how can i make sure if it is a autoimmune pancreatitis? thank you

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I have alopecia universalis and autoimmune pancreatitis, am i going to be okay?

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Can lupus cause pancreatitis since lupus is an autoimmune disease?

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Does ana profiles test show autoimmune pancreatitis am 19 yrs old.

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Could i still have type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis with a negative igg4 but a positive ana?

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Is my pancreatitis autoimmune pancreatitis as i have no pain with elevated serum and urine amylase levels no pain.

A member asked:

Autoimmune pancreatitis caused by autoimmune thyroiditis. will taking out thyroid fix the pancreatitis?

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I have been diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. but it started with an inflamed bowl and swollen lymph node on head.is this autoimmune pancreatitis?

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