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@flashbackfcr I had my Whipple 8 years ago. I reviewed my notes about my diagnosis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740344/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2022

I failed to include the dr. wants the scan done b/o the VIP being 90% and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/676213/

Discussion: Pancreatic cyst

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2022

I too had bad diarrhea when taking folfirinox treatment. Doctor cut down on the cistoplastin (?)...

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Discussion: Diarrhea tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

My husband is having the Whipple procedure in April at the Mayo Clinic in JAX. Who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1033867/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Very few times that I’ve had diarrhea. I just take over-the-counter medication to stop that and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041574/

Discussion: Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2024

Hello @kay2 , my wife is in a similar situation. She had a distal pancreatectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326761/

Discussion: Digestive issues and pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2020

I just finished chemo 7 of 12. I had a month break due to diarrhea and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782680/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Thank you. Pain management seems to be “stable” at the moment with oxy after the celiac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957328/

Discussion: Pain management for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

I was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer in jan 2021. I have had Whipple surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852944/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

I had Whipple in Feb. of 2019. It was followed by 6 month of Folfirinox. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787816/

Discussion: Diarrhea tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2022

I stumbled across this thread while researching options for obtaining Creon more affordably while my dad...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768723/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

@colleenyoung My wife has a combination of forcing herself to eat because she has to and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208590/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

my sister had the Celiac Plexus ablation last tuesday and it didn’t help. As a matter...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018848/

Discussion: Anyone using oxycodone to manage cancer pain? Please share.

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

I am 3 months out. Feeling really good. I have lost a lot of weight, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958251/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

Hi @mscarano and welcome to the pancreatic cancer support group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285264/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2020

Thank you for your very helpful reply. I haven't tried the Immodium AD 3 times a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873029/

Discussion: If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Dealing with diarrhea can be caused by so many things. Cdiff or parasite infections. Bacterial. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1236567/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 8:24am

I don’t think I’m receiving atropine. I will ask about it. Although the diarrhea started before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1243062/

Discussion: Is CA 19-9 a lagging indicator? How is it used?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 1:08pm

I take ZENPEP. I had chronic diarrhea. I learned from this blog to take Imodium AD...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028513/

Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

Hello, I often eat whatever I can find (very little sugary food), and when I see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198813/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024