Question 1

chronic pancreatitis why is methotrexate bad for your pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Very strong drug: Methotrexate is a very strong medication and can have side effects on practically every part of the body. Pancreatic inflammation has been seen in patients using methotrexate; not sure of the exact mechanism of damage to the pancreas.

Question 2

i have crohns disease. i am on methotrexate to control it. however, lately ive been feeling constantly sick. extremely tired and just feeling weird. what could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

? The MTX: Methotrexate has multiple side effects depending on dose / duration, also the disease itself may be flaring up, hopefully not, your best option is to see your doctor for evaluation and possibly running some tests, best wishes

Question 3

symptoms of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Acute pancreatitis: Upper abdominal pain
    abdominal pain that radiates to your back
    abdominal pain that feels worse after eating
    nausea
    vomiting
    tenderness when touching the abdomen.

Question 4

how dangerous is pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Most of the time pancreatitis is mild & resolves with medical help. Rarely pancreatitis can be severe and cause pancreas cyst or necrosis, or even life threatening infections. Also rarely can affect other organs such as the lung, if severe pancreatitis.

Question 5

what is chemical pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Can mean different: Things to different persons. Some docs refer to a chemical pancreatitis as an abnormal elevation in serum pancreatic enzyme testing(amylase/lipase) without clinical signs like nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain(clinical pancreatitis).  Some doctors refer to a chemic pancreatitis as pancreatitis that is due to a chemical exposure.  I've seen it used both ways.

Question 6

what does pancreatitis feel like?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis pain: Typical acute pancreatitis pain is in the upper part of the abdomen, sharp, and severe in intensity.  The pain may feel like it is moving directly to the back.  Nausea and vomiting is common.  A fever can also accompany acute pancreatitis.

Question 7

what causes episodes of pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Many causes. : Common causes to pancreatitis include elevated triglycerides, alcohol consumption, and gall stones.  This is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment.

Question 8

how badly can pancreatitis pain feel?

Accepted Answer

Feels like the worst: Gas pain you've ever had, but right in the center of your upper abdomen associated with nausea and lack of appetite.

Question 9

how to figure out if i have pancreatitis?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doc!: you may have abdominal pain in the mid upper abdomen that radiates to your back. your blood tests will be abnormal (lipase / amylase levels).

Question 10

can i die from pancreatitis if i ignore it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pancreatitis is a particularly dangerous condition. Despite best medical treatment, some cases can lead to death. When you have pancreatitis, enzymes that normally digest food are released in the abdomen and start digesting the body from the inside. This causes an intense reaction to contain the spill.

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