Cyst on Pancreas?

Thank you for that. How long ago did this first occur? Any changes since then regarding scans, symptoms, or medication?

I have intermittent fatigue and IBS symptoms. If I stay on a strict low-calorie / fat SIBO diet, exercise, and sleep appropriately, it helps a great deal. I take Peppermint Oil from CVS 20 to 30 minutes before each meal, and occasionally take Gas X. Alternating between being constipated and having overflow leakage still occurs; actual "accidents" are mitigated a great deal if I stick to this regiment, but if I get the stomach flu or even eat something that has a low level of food poisoning, it takes me down for a bit more than others that may have eaten the same food or had the same stmoch flu.

Is this anything like you are experiencing? Thank you!

I was diagnosed about 7 months ago with MRI and MRCP tests. At the time I was experiencing change in bowel habits,(loose , flat and frequent) low elastase level, weight loss, fatigue, gas, bloating, etc. I was sent to Mayo for diagnosis because all the testing by my GI doc didn't confirm anything except the IPMN and my symptoms continued. I have gotten my appetite back and have regained most of the 10 lbs. I lost (weigh 107 lbs. now. I still have all the other symptoms with increased mid back pain. My doctor here has put me on a low FODMAP diet and will start it tomorrow...don't have high hopes.

Good luck to you

I felt the same way about the low FODMAP diet, but it did wonders for me. Not a magic bullet, but the change after one week was pretty shocking, I hope it works well for you. Good luck!

@creondave: Just my 2 cents for you to consider with your trusted doctors: I had all the above gastro symptoms for 2 yrs - many drs expressed what they thought was appropriate diagnoses, but IBS, various medication, diet, etc. were NOT the cause of my symptoms. My correct diagnosis came after several CT scans and EUS gut examinations… after that last biopsy of a suspicious nodule hiding near the duodenum bulb at the small intestine junction proved to be NET Carcinoid cancer (my primary tumor).
My gastro symptoms only have diminished since the Oncologist began my Lanreotide 28 day injections to control carcinoid syndrome including diarrhea, gas, bloating & other gastro symptoms.
I want you to get your regular life back - free from the limiting gastro symptoms you deal with everyday. Please stay aware of increasing symptoms and be persistent in your decisions for your best health. My heart hopes this saga will not be your reality. It is human nature for all of us to hope our symptoms disappear and we discount they are warning signs. I wish you excellent health!
Just my 2cents… dbamos1945

I was diagnosed about 7 months ago with MRI and MRCP tests. At the time I was experiencing change in bowel habits,(loose , flat and frequent) low elastase level, weight loss, fatigue, gas, bloating, etc. I was sent to Mayo for diagnosis because all the testing by my GI doc didn't confirm anything except the IPMN and my symptoms continued. I have gotten my appetite back and have regained most of the 10 lbs. I lost (weigh 107 lbs. now. I still have all the other symptoms with increased mid back pain. My doctor here has put me on a low FODMAP diet and will start it tomorrow...don't have high hopes.

Good luck to you

Hello @montanasky

I hope you find the low FODMAP diet helpful. It has made a difference for me and others.

I would enjoy hearing from you after you try the eating plan. Will you post an update?

@creondave: Just my 2 cents for you to consider with your trusted doctors: I had all the above gastro symptoms for 2 yrs - many drs expressed what they thought was appropriate diagnoses, but IBS, various medication, diet, etc. were NOT the cause of my symptoms. My correct diagnosis came after several CT scans and EUS gut examinations… after that last biopsy of a suspicious nodule hiding near the duodenum bulb at the small intestine junction proved to be NET Carcinoid cancer (my primary tumor).
My gastro symptoms only have diminished since the Oncologist began my Lanreotide 28 day injections to control carcinoid syndrome including diarrhea, gas, bloating & other gastro symptoms.
I want you to get your regular life back - free from the limiting gastro symptoms you deal with everyday. Please stay aware of increasing symptoms and be persistent in your decisions for your best health. My heart hopes this saga will not be your reality. It is human nature for all of us to hope our symptoms disappear and we discount they are warning signs. I wish you excellent health!
Just my 2cents… dbamos1945