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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

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, 2024

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

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

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

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

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, 2024

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

Thank you for the feedback and support. I appreciate it as it is always easy to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1394062/

Discussion: Cyst on Pancreas?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 10 hours 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

I have had struggles with enzyme treatments as well and the pancreatic team nutritionist has worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885272/

Discussion: Color me confused (2 questions)

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

I take Zenpep as well and utilize Nestle’s program. I’ve taken Creon and not noticed any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143518/

Discussion: Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2024

Try to not eat any fatty foods, and no fried foods. That might help with your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275828/

Discussion: Whipple procedure: What is the recovery like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2019

I pushed send too quickly. I would suggest talking to your doctor if you haven’t already....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964750/

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

Hello & good day. Hubby had lap distal panc & spleen on the 6 Sept. and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951552/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I was taking something which eludes me at the moment but my doctor changed it to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769354/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I wish your husband a good recuperation. If your situation is similar to ours, seek nutritional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208589/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

Concurrent with PanCan IV, also Type 2 Diabetes. I had been losing weight....reversed it with Creon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794140/

Discussion: Feet edema

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

I have also been taking Creon for about six years. It provides the enzymes to digest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244865/

Discussion: Diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer: How to deal with anxiety of surgery?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 6:14pm

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