Author Archives: The Health Guy

About The Health Guy

Paul Miller, AKA The Health Guy, has been living with and beating pancreatitis for over 40 years. He was diagnosed at the age of 25 with both acute and chronic pancreatitis and is now 67. What you read on this website is the truth and nothing but the truth.

Pancreatitis Healing Miracles Show God’s Love

God’s pancreatitis healing miracles definitely show the lovingkindness and mercy that God has for us. Those of you who have read my blogs know that I truly believe God saved me. He led me to certain information, helped me design a strategy or regimen that began my healing process. I have no doubt of this… Read More »

Pancreatic Cancer Risk: Chronic Pancreatitis Increases Risk

Unfortunately those who suffer from long-term chronic pancreatitis also have increased pancreatic cancer risk (5% of CP patients may end up with pancreatic cancer) [1]. Don’t go all wiggy on me about it. The increased risk isn’t something that guarantees you are in trouble. It is merely an increased risk, nothing more. BUT … IF you… Read More »

Flatulence, Belching, Gas: Intestinal Gas Remedies For Those With Pancreatitis and Other Intestinal Issues That Create Explosive Expulsion

Flatulence, especially bad flatulence can cause people some embarrassment. This embarrassment or fear of farting may stem from negative childhood experiences such as being reprimanded by parants for “cutting the cheese” in Church, especially if the flatulence was extremely loud and smelly. Personally, I find that cutting a huge ripper can be extremely satisfying yet… Read More »

Tramadol Isn’t As Safe As You Think

Tramadol is a synthetic opioid drug, similar to natural opioids derived from poppy seeds, such as morphine. It is marketed under names such as Ultram, Ultracet, ConZip, Ryzolt, Rybix ODT, Zydol and Zamadol. Are you using Tramadol for pancreatitis pain? You may want to reconsider or at least be extremely careful using it because … When John Bowker left… Read More »

The Pain and Suffering of Pancreatitis

Many of your family and friends do NOT understand the pain and suffering of pancreatitis. They most likely have NO CLUE how bad it can be to suffer an acute pancreatitis attack, especially if it falls in the moderate to severe category. Yet even MILD acute attacks can be the most painful experience imagined while,… Read More »

Biliary Inflammation, Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis, Exacerbated By Fat Consumption

Biliary inflammation (gallbladder disease, SOD), acute and chronic pancreatitis are all made worse by consuming high fat meals. It’s a fact. A fact I know from personal experience and from scientific evidence. Many of you who have read my blog(s) may be wondering … Why does fat consumption increase the risk of acute pancreatitis in… Read More »

Statin Drugs Cause Acute Pancreatitis

Statin drugs cause pancreatitis [1],[2]? Isn’t that peachy! This is probably especially exciting for those who may be on statin drugs for genetically predisposed HIGH blood fat level condition that has been diagnosed as the cause of your problems.  If you have been dianosed with: 1) familial combined hyperlipidemia 2) familial dysbetalipoproteinemia 3) familial hypercholesterolemia 4)… Read More »

Vegetables Help Stop Acute Pancreatitis – Study Proves

Vegetables help stop acute pancreatitis? Imagine that! The medical community is catching up, learning things I have known for YEARS! They have finally figured out that vegetables are good for helping to control, even stop acute pancreatitis. They don’t know why, which doesn’t surprise me, but at least they have found out something that is true.… Read More »