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Whipple procedure: How to manage daily, chronic nausea and diarrhea?
I had stage 2 ampullary cancer and had a whipple procedure in March of 2021. Eventhough my cancer seems to be in total remission I have had very severe nausea and diarrhea daily. It's been going on for 3 years with no letting up. My oncologist has run every possible GI test and can't find a reason for my chronic condition. Has anyone else had a whipple procedure done and has the same issue?
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Yes- tests were done. Thx
Same here tho the nausea vomiting has gotten worse for me in past 6 mos Whipple etc in 2021. Latest advise )yesterday)is that it’s very likely gastoparesis. Do to risks and side effects Trying first to handle with pot (tho smal dose faster acting). If that doesn’t work reglan (have had various advise on this to) and last option that I’m told will define work but I guess has more potential downsides, is olanzepine.
Im diabetic and was on metformin for years and had chronic diarrhea for years. After Whipple to remove a pancreatic adenocarcinoma I was switched to Nateglanide (starlix) and Tresiba and only occasionally have diarrhea when I eat too much natural sugar in fruit. I see a nutritionist in the oncology dept and highly suggest anyone who has had cancer of any kind will find their input beneficial. best of luck to you