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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 13 8:10am | Replies (95)Comment receiving replies
Hi I just joined I was diagnosed with EPI 10 years ago I took the Zenpep but it was super expensive.I found it did not really help me and stopped.
Now I am 65 and start to have heat indigestion really severe and pale loose stool.
Trying to stay healthy with green red and orange veggies and fruit .No bread or grain.
Cheese dairy chicken fish eggs mostly.
2 good days a week 2 bad ones and 3 in between .
Wonder if I should give the enzymes another go
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The biggest mistake people make when diagnosed with EPI is going with a FODMAP type diet. Low fiber is essential - and avoid dairy.
Work with a nutritionist. Also, know that all the medications for this disorder likely need adjusting for each patient. Creon did not work well for me - I am still working my dosages and when to take my medication.
Make sure too that you get regular check ups for pancreatic cancer - as anyone with EPI is at very high risk.