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Does anyone take Pancrease, digestive enzymes?

Digestive Health | Last Active: May 29 1:38pm | Replies (60)

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If you saw a pancreas specialist, don't think you can see any better. I do know that gastritis can elevate pancreas levels, so he is probably correct. Also, he said yo have mild pancreatitis and that would elevate them also. I had a biopsy of my pancreas, and my doctor thought it was cancer. He sent it to Mayo and they said no, and my doc sent me to a cancer specialist for a 3rd opinion. He said no, and put me on Steroids and found that I have the Autoimmune Pancreas. Autoimmune pancreas can mimic cancer. I lost 18lbs but it was because my enzyme levels in the stool were so low and I wasn't absorbing any food. Now I am on the enzymes, and steroids and seem to be doing better. Still can't seem to gain the weight back though. Did you lose weight? My Amylase was always o.k., but my Lipase was high. Don't understand that, when the enzymes in the stool are so low. They were only15 and should have been 200.
I will keep praying for you and hopefully someone can help! Louise

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Hi Louise
Thank you so much for your prayers. I really appreciate it. Your in mine too. Sounds like you have been through a lot. I'm glad the steroids are helping you out. I never lost weight if anything I gained a few pounds. I am going to ask for the occult stool test bc I have not had one in a long time. Do you think that might tell something bc I still think I have an obstruction but they say no. If I did they said I would not be able to go to the bathroom & I would be nauseated & throw up looking like coffee grounds so I don't know. I will repeat the test in 2 months Novemeber & see if it has still gone up. How do they do a biopsy of the pancreas?. Does it hurt & do they sedate you.? I wish you the best Louise & we will just have to hang in there. God Bless Genie