Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficientcy

Posted by jaded77zz @jaded77zz, Jan 8 1:34pm

Wonder if anyone has seen anybody at the clinic regarding this condition

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Is it a better idea to have an Gastro Physician? My Primary Care is handling my EPI. He also said I could have a glass of wine, not a bottle! I don't think this is correct according to Dr. Google. And not even a non alcoholic wine. Help!

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I see on Dr. Google that coffee isn't good for those of us with EPI. I don't think I can give up my morning coffee and wine as well! Does anyone still have a glass of wine occasionally or is that really dangerous? I'm new to this diet and I find it challenging. @debhammel, I also have diarrhea and you have both collagenous colitis as well. I won't complain.

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I have been told by my doctors that wine is no-no! About coffee, it stimulates acid production and can sometimes increase digestive disconfort or exacerbate symptoms like bloating or diarrhea. But is not inherently bad, it just depends on your indiviluar situation. I drink coffee every morning and I dont have any problems.

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Thanks so much. I understand that wine is a no-no! There are some quite good non alcoholic wines on the market. Are these products acceptable? I also drink 2 cups of coffee every morning with no ill affects. Chocolate also has caffeine. I have been referred to the nutrition department at UCSF so hopefully, I'll be able to share information for our EPI condition.

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You will be a super researcher.. I get my information these days from "Dr. Google." Hope to have a dietician soon. I was under the impression that any alcohol is detrimental to the pancreas. Now, I'll have to join you in "finding out" as well. Many thanks.

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@j18 Guess I should have been clearer in my response of almost a month ago. I really meant to say ‘ a very small amount of my husband’s wine’ ! I also didn’t find out anything because I left the GI practice that I had been going to. My neurologist at UCH helped me get an appointment with a doctor in their GI department. Thank heavens!

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