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Does anyone have EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency)?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 5 4:06pm | Replies (84)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for the prayers. They have now decided that I have chronic pancreatitis, which I am skeptical about as the radiologists all said that my pancreas looked fine. I have no symptoms of this disease, but they tell me some people don’t. They say that they see scarring. Other than my gut issues I consider myself to be a very healthy 70 year old. I take care of my 93 year old mother and my husband who has multiple serious conditions. I eat healthy and have 1 drink per day in the evening. I do have IBS and a tortuous redundant colon, and now EPI. Wish I felt more comfortable with this diagnosis. But I will say that AbbVie finally came thru with helping me with my Creon!!
Wondering if my husband and I should go to Mayo Clinic for second opinion on our diagnosis.
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It’s true that you can have chronic pancreatitis without any symptoms. It is often autoimmune. It can become symptomatic at any time and should be taken seriously. Alcohol should be avoided and any medication you take should be checked as some medications cause pancreatitis as a side effect. Blood tests (amylase and lipase) are usually elevated. I am wondering if you have had those checked, as that would confirm that you do have it. Is your doctor a gastroenterologist? That would be the appropriate specialist to consult about this diagnosis.