Constant Diarrhea

Etiology unknown. The only cause is possibly my age. I'm 82, with no other GI problems ever! My CT scan showed atrophy of my pancreas. Zenpep is working for me, but I still have 2-4 bm's a day & are mushy (like a cow pattie!). How's that for a graphic description? Lol
Thanks so much for the related info you provided.

gardengal82 I am 83, have had radiation oncology for prostate cancer and I have gastroparesis . When I take Antibiotics my GP prescribed Probiotics.. and gas-x.. they worked to make things more normal.. and less frequent.. but I have to take Over the counter probiotics every day.. good luck.. K

Thank you for your concern. I have a lot to learn yet, so I am in the early stages of this journey.....

@suzanne2 - It’s been a while- how are you doing? Ow was your Mayo visit?

@astaingegerdm I am doing good. Was at Mayo in July but do wish I lived closer so I could continue with the specialist I saw there.

@suzanne2- I'm happy for you! I think you can still consult with your Mayo doctor via phone or maybe telemedicine. I talked with my doctor when needed. I visited about once a year. Happy New Year!

@lucky1038 I have thankfully conquered my diarrhea problem thanks to a gastroenterologist at Mayo. I saw him in July and had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with microscopic colitis. He prescribed Budesonide which I took for almost 2 months, as prescribed! For the first time since 2016 I don't have to worry about where a bathroom is when I go somewhere! Only praises for this doc!

@suzanne2 @lucky1038 Budesonide is a steroid but one that is different of use in gastro problems.. Read the following link for more information.. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3513866/ Which Mayo did you go to for help? Ken

@ken82 Thanks, a very interesting read!

@suzanne2 - I’m so happy for you!! I know that feeling too. Stay well and relax!!