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Nutrition is difficult. You've probably heard all the typical advice, small portions, eat frequently, high proteins,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677736/

Discussion: Life after Pancreatectomy: How was your recovery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

The way in which Creon or any other pancrealipase is intended to be taken is to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860360/

Discussion: Still losing weight: Does timing of Creon help?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

So the scan did not show anything I was in the ED last week. I’m frustrated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830003/

Discussion: Having a scan this week to see if I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

Checking in. @marvinjsturing how are you feeling post radiation? @beachdog, any luck in finding a Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285197/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2020

Congratulations! Now it is recovery time! Take it slow! You were lucky to have the tumour...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861545/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with pancreatic NET stage 1

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 17, 2023

Is this the product you were referring to? https://www.pureencapsulations.com/pancreatic-enzyme-formula.html I believe that my wife is allergic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208584/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

I found my dietician helpful. I am also on creon. I was told to prioritize my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/837909/

Discussion: Problems with Dehydration: What do you do to keep hydrated?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

I was fortunate to have access to a hepatobiliary dietician who helped me tremendously with getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940165/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

Adjusting to Creon has been and can still be a real bear. Just when I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911613/

Discussion: Anyone have stomach aches from Creon or developed SIBO?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

My scans this week showed an adenocarcinoma in the pancreas. Waiting to imminently have this and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831597/

Discussion: Having a scan this week to see if I have pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Just a little help - use to love my wine 🍷 before whipple. Almost no wine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024900/

Discussion: Has anyone consumed red wine after their Whipple Surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 29 11:22am

Sorry to say that this reflects my own experience. I hate having to take Creon, because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850256/

Discussion: How do you deal with Chronic Diarrhea and Pancreatic Cancer treatment?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

I have just started on pancreatic enzymes and do not know what I am doing ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914617/

Discussion: What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

61 yr old patient, liver mets after 7 months of whipples. Now under chemo. Not able...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062766/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: May 5 3:25pm

Hello @mohammed01 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I can understand your concern about your father's continued...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173844/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Group: Introduce yourself and connect with others

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Did they prescribe any meds? Digestion issues stemming from the pancreas frequently take digestive enzymes like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663695/

Discussion: Pancreatitis: Questions about further investigations

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

Creon needs more explanation from its manufacturer, or maybe they just can't cover all the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257739/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2020

What you were told is an unscientific method and nothing more than a best guess. How...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125353/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 9:00am

I have been cooking with coconut oil or olive oil. I think the coconut oil is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988737/

Discussion: Weight Loss after Whipple: What strategies helped you?

Support Group: Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I too have recently been diagnosed with severe EPI and got samples of Creon and Trulance....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861443/

Discussion: New Diagnosis of EPI, taking Creon: Sad and scared

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 17, 2023