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People who aren't able to take pancreatic enzymes.

Posted by rjbusher @rjbusher, Jun 8 10:19am

I was diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency six years ago. I have a cyst and chronic pancreatitis. Creon helped me gain weight and become healthy again, but it always caused pain. I've switched to ZenPep. Now, I can't take any enzymes without pain on the right side of my back at the bottom of my ribcage and wrapping around to the front on the right side. My question is: Are there many people who can't take enzymes because of side effects and do you know doctors working in this area. Thank.

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rjbusher | @rjbusher | Jun 11 4:22pm
In reply to @venture "If your lactase test shows your pancreatic enzymes are low, you must replace them. Only Prescription..." + (show)
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If your lactase test shows your pancreatic enzymes are low, you must replace them. Only Prescription enzymes(Creon, Zenpep,etc.) activate after leaving your stomach - aka.(delayed release) to copy what your pancreas does past the stomach. “Vital Nutrients” likely cannot replace those enzymes because your stomach acid kills any enzymes not in a delayed release format.

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Then I would have no viable course of action. And that may very well be.

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venture | @venture | Jun 12 3:49pm
In reply to @venture "If your lactase test shows your pancreatic enzymes are low, you must replace them. Only Prescription..." + (show)
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If your lactase test shows your pancreatic enzymes are low, you must replace them. Only Prescription enzymes(Creon, Zenpep,etc.) activate after leaving your stomach - aka.(delayed release) to copy what your pancreas does past the stomach. “Vital Nutrients” likely cannot replace those enzymes because your stomach acid kills any enzymes not in a delayed release format.

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@venture Sorry, I ment ELASTASE test… aka enzyme test

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