Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has been subjected to an ERCP and EUS test. This is the test when they go in and look at your bile ducts, pancreas and liver. I here this test can cause the very problems they are looking for and although it is an outpatient test you can end up in the hospital. I am greatly concerned.
This test was suppose to be given to me almost a year ago and finally the insurance will pay for it. I am not in that horrible pain I was in last May. I have so many other pains in my joints and body and I don't want to aggravate my body any more than is needed. I just came off of a flare and trying to enjoy my moment of only moderate to severe pain.
Thanks,
Angeldancer
Had both about 5-6 years ago when I had a bout of autoimmune pancreatitis. I was scared to death going into the testing because of all I was reading about how serious the tests can be. I really thought I might die. Well....let me tell you....I survived it..it went very smoothly, didnt feel any different than any other testing I have had. I did have to go to hospital out of the area to have it done. That gave me some peace knowing I was in good hands and had a doctor who has done many of these procedures. In my situation the pain was mild to moderate, but my pancreatic enzymes had been elevated for a long time. Good luck with everything.
Thank you for your response. I think I will meet with my oncologist first and then have the test so he can facilitate everything.
Angeldancer