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I thought so too but the gastroenterologist is watching them. My blood sugars are high at...

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Discussion: Anyone have high liver numbers in bloodwork after Whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

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 do not believe that a natural enzyme supplement would cause anyone’s CA19-9 to increase. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905123/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

Hi Vera, In addition to the helpful tips from @bb21 you may also appreciate the comments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712684/

Discussion: Whipple procedure and follow up chemo

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2022

stageivsuvivor - Thank you. I was unaware of the substitution option of Folfiri for Oxaliplatin. Likewise,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904299/

Discussion: Changing chemo regimen after 4 cycles of Folfirinox?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 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

Good Morning All! I was diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma in September 2022 - Stage 2b with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808663/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

@crickard70, see these related discussions: - What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pancreatic-enzyme-replacement/...

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Discussion: Pancreas and spleen removal: how is life afterwards?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 18, 2023

I'm sorry to hear that your mom's digestive issues continue. I'm glad that further investigations have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745796/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I am one of 10% of the patient population that does not produce an enzyme in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884566/

Discussion: Husband had Whipple surgery and chemo: He's uncomfortable

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

All the Rx pancrealipase products are the same as far as the basic ingredients go of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878787/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

Undigested fat from lack of lipase enzyme is not the only cause for floating stool. Eating...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852481/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2023

Ask for mutations identified as a result of biopsy. Did they put him on a rx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261062/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2025

I was diagnosed with 5 pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (not adenocarcinoma). They were up to 5 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305343/

Discussion: Main Duct-IPMN: Conflicted about what to do

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2025

Pancreatic enzymes changed everything. My appetite got better, weight has stabilized, I could enjoy eating again....

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Discussion: What's recovery after distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy like?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

@colleenyoung Yes, @val64 was very helpful! Because of her information I went ahead with the oral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1480791/

Discussion: Anyone had success with gemcitabine and capecitabine (GemCap) chemo?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

As for the expense of pancreatic enzymes…..I have used Creon and am now using Zenpep. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986745/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

AMAZING price difference between CVS mail order and CVS retail price for Creon pancreatic enzyme supplement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915126/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

I also experience this after eating certain foods, and bave found it to be gas. Taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082218/

Discussion: Does anyone else have digestive issues? Hard and distended abdomen?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

@beachdog, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I see that you wanted to post a link to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208585/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

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