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I would assume a pancrealipase was prescribed to address Pancreas Enzymes Insufficiency (EPI). When the dosage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739636/

Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

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Posted: Aug 20, 2022

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 see a lot of people who talk about needing Creon when they eat fats. Undigested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/291994/

Discussion: Struggling to eat with pancreatic cancer: How do you manage?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2020

@beachdog, such a crossroads. It sounds like both your wife and her oncologist are concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208607/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

The first challenge in taking a pancrealipase (Creon, Zenpep, Viokace, Pertzye or Pancreaze) is in optimizing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850295/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

Hello maggieflorida, I had the same surgery as you one year ago. No fever following surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971747/

Discussion: Low fever & diarrhea after distal pancreatectomy & splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

My wife is 9 months post surgery and using Creon, cholestyramine, and immodium and still has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208605/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

Thank you for your reply and I too have an MRI every 2 yrs. this diarrhea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665168/

Discussion: Pancreatic cyst

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2021

Hello @treadmillann My wife has also had terrible reaction to the Creon, severe stomach pain and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/285191/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2020

I was diagnosed back in Sept 2022. Went thru it all - 12 chemo, 28 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107951/

Discussion: severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18 8:22pm

Thank you. I can tell that my symptoms are worsening as I have not lost an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723162/

Discussion: Dilated pancreatic duct: Should I get a second opinion?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

I was jaundiced and had dark urine, so after waiting to get in for tests I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828550/

Discussion: Dad at 61, discovered to have 2cm localized at the head of pancreas

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Posted: Mar 19, 2023

Hello, my father had chronic pancreatitis and had to go through the Whipple procedure as it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173084/

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

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Posted: 3 days ago

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

Thank you for your response. In my case, after 7 cycles of G/A chemo treatments (1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011790/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after 6 months of G/A chemo treatments

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Posted: Feb 8 9:23am

I lost 45 pounds when I got pancreatic cancer. I was jaundiced and my pee was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954246/

Discussion: What to eat when diagnosed with pancreatic cancer?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Hi good luck to you and your wife. I have just started Gemcitibine and abraxane only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717806/

Discussion: What chemo did you have with stage 4 pancreatic cancer?

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Posted: Jun 15, 2022

Hi, my digestive issues cropped up two days after initial treatment. I had diarrhea and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755916/

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

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Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I have 6 amazing grandchildren and 1 more on the way. I want to live longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910332/

Discussion: Decided not to have surgery. What’s next?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 5 years ago. My symptoms included weight loss, orange, greasy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277610/

Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer or Something else?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2019

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