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The cramping is likely caused by the irinotecan, which does a number on the gastrointestinal system....

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Discussion: Began folfirinox treatment - have a few questions

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 18, 2023

I just had a colonoscopy about a week ago. I met with a PA and told...

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Discussion: Diarrhea tips?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 6 7:30pm

@valerina30 Thank you so much for letting me know. I think they checked for colitis too...

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Discussion: Pancreatic Cancer Recurrence after Whipple

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Just checking in to see how your husband is fairing with his treatments and side effects?...

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Discussion: Diarrhea frequently during Chemotherapy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

Hi, @emstorm - no, absolutely not; totally recognized that you have a different abdominal cancer than...

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Discussion: Does anyone with pancreatic cancer have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 2:32pm

Thank you, judithbramson12, Do you think the Zenpep was the cause of the diarrhea and the...

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Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2024

Has anyone taken Rifaxin. I tried it for one day and I was so sick I...

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Discussion: To whipple or not to whipple? What is quality of life like after?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 25 10:49am

fatherjonz, fwiw I've just had two radiation treatments + oral chemo. A little nausea (controlled by...

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Discussion: Your experience with IMRT (radiation) + capecitebine (oral chemo)?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

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

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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...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2020

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

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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...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

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

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Discussion: Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2022

I can understand why you feel depressed, @whipple123. The medication, combined with eating, represents a "new...

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Discussion: Losing weight after Whipple surgery: Why? Any advice?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 8:41am

My husband experiencing all of the above reactions you all are having…weight loss, constipation, diarrhea, etc....

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Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

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

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Discussion: Severe weight loss with pancreatic cancer: What can be done?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

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

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Discussion: Does anyone with pancreatic cancer have chronic diarrhea?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Is this the product you were referring to? https://www.pureencapsulations.com/pancreatic-enzyme-formula.html I believe that my wife is allergic...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2020

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2023

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2025