when to go to the ER with pancreas problems

I had blood work done a few weeks ago and was told to go on a low fat diet. I have been doing the best I can but I am still VERY nauseas and having alot of pain that is not controlled by percocet. My doctor is out of town until next wed. and I called his nurse to see if they could give me something for nausea and she said they couldnt without him there. She said she thinks it may be gastritis, even with my lipase levels being high and my history or pancreatitis. So when  is it ok to go to the ER? Id really like to not be nauseas and to not be hurting but i dont want to go and them just tell me i have gastritis and my pancreas levels are back down and fine. I dont know what to do. any advice???

You are hurting so I think you should go get some care. Blood work should show if it is pancreatitis or not. Can you see an associtate of your doctor for blood work and an exam?

Just checking to see how you are doing? Did you end up in the ER? Let us know.

Cindy,

First off, you've attatched your questions to a very old post. You'd be better off starting a new thread/topic, and if you could give some backround information, that would help quite a bit. How long have you had Crohn's, what meds are you currently and previously taken.

Without knowing more, I can only guess a little. Pancreatitis is often a reaction to certain meds that are commonly used to treat IBD. Imuran and 6MP in particular. Upon cessation of these meds, pancreatitis usually will resolve without further treatment.

Are you taking imuran (aka 6mp) or mesalamine (Lialda or Asacol are two names it may go by).

Cindy, you can post here if it's easier for you. To make a new thread click "New Topic", fill in the heading, then drop down to make your post. Please come back & tell us your story.