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Does anyone take Pancrease, digestive enzymes?
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I have an auto immune pancreas. My stools were 15-20 a day, all colors, and fat rings around them. My stool test showed enzyme level of 15 and normal is 200. That's why I was put on pancreatic enzymes (Creon) I lost 18lbs and eat like a horse, but didn't have the enzymes to help me digest. Today I had a repeat stool test and blood work to see if I am any better. How did you make out with your doctor appointment. You must have a problem with your pancreas, or your levels wouldn't be so high! Sure hope they can help you. I also put you on my prayer list. Good luck! Louise
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Hi Louise
I went to the dr. on Tues & my levels went up 150 points on the Lipase & the Amylace went up too. I don't have the paper in front of me.
The dr. does not know why. He said it is usually from the gall bladder or drinking & I don't drink & never did & my gall bladder is ok. He is puzzled. He wants me to repeat the test again in 2 months. It really does worry me & I will tell you why. My bowel movements are not normal. I am not constipated but when it is time for me to pass the stool I can't without , this is terrible to say but I have to spread my cheeks for the stool to come out. I think I have some sort of obstruction but the dr. says the tests don't show it. I have did research on the high Lipase & it does say obstruction can cause high levels but for some reason the dr is not listening to me. I have a history of endometriosis which I had a lot of surgeries in my life which caused scar tissue & i think that is part of the problem which I know it is because the Mayo Clinic dr in Phoenix did surgery on me last year & excisioned what he could but I was so bad a tear was made in the small bowel so now I have 2 stitches & the dr. did proceed any farther. i think my problem stems from there but I just don't know. Thank you Louise for keeping in touch. I appreciate your support.
thank you for adding me to your prayer list. Keep me posted & take care. Genie