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I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatis and always hurting or have have stomach spasm. what do i need to do?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pain Specialist: At this point i would recommend a pain specialist if you are not already seeing one. Pain from chronic pancreatitis is tough to treat. You may benefit from medication management with a sustained release opioid and some occasional immediate release meds for flares. A celiac plexus block may help with the chronic nature of the pain. Spinal cord stimulation can also be helpful.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 5/20/2013

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