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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Digestive Health | Last Active: Dec 13 8:10am | Replies (95)
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Severe uncontrolled diarrhea for two weeks before finally going to GI doctor. All I could put in my stomach without problems was chicken broth. Doctor ran many, many blood tests and stool tests and EPI was diagnosed two weeks ago. I’ve repeatedly asked what caused my pancreas to stop producing these enzymes but have gotten no answers. Problem literally began overnight. One day I was fine and the next I couldn’t eat anything without severe problems.

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debhammel | @debhammel | Dec 28, 2023

Our doctors literally do not know what causes EPI, other than people with cystic fibrosis are prone to developing it.

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creondave | @creondave | Jul 19 1:13am

I had horrible gas for about 6 months, then it took a horrible turn with uncontrollable diarrhea, then a diagnosis. Creon has helped. Have you had an update as to the cause of your EPI issues? They have found nothing so far..

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jenac | @jenac | Jul 31 8:09am

I had exactly same experience-2 weeks uncontrollable diarrhea. Finally stool testing, my doctor sent me twice because he said clinically it didn’t make sense. Now on Creon for life. I also have gastroparesis and fatty liver. I want to just throw in the towel!

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