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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

@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

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

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

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

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: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

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 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

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

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 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

It was negative. I forget what they were looking for, I think lactose intolerance and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127979/

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

@rosebella For me, over the counter imodium worked best for my diarrhea. For the hand and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332786/

Discussion: New Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 22 1:22pm

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 your husband might do better with a stent procedure. I had same problem before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198849/

Discussion: Does anyone have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

Hey! Just got accepted to rehab close to my daughter in CT Taking ZenPec with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235246/

Discussion: Has anyone had post Whipple stomach issues ?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 11:39am

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?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2022

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2024

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