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Circa 1996 – Medical researchers from three universities are combing the family’s DNA in a high-tech search for the cause of — and a possible cure for — the mysterious ailment that some in this slice of southern Pike County used to call “the Slone’s disease.” Medically, it is known as hereditary pancreatitis, an inherited, … Read more
Read MoreI distinctly remember a weekend while in high school that mom and dad were gone and I was home alone. Craving something sweet I found the perfect solution, chocolate pudding. Yes, I ate the entire pot and yes it triggered a HP attack! Why is a proper diet so important to reducing HP attacks? The … Read more
Read MoreHaving Hereditary Pancreatitis for 53 years has provided me with real experiences that many doctors can’t speak to. I personally have attributed many attacks to stress and some were within minutes of becoming stressed. The medical community does not directly associate stress with causing HP attacks. Their explanation (scientifically speaking) is some of the affects … Read more
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