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I'm glad I found this thread! I am experiencing similar pains after eating. I wouldn't really...

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Discussion: Creon and stomach pain

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2024

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

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2022

Thank you for all that information. It was reo months before an enzyme, Zenpep, was prescribed...

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Discussion: Has anyone experienced bloating?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

Are you taking the Creon all at once or staggering the capsules throughout the duration of...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2023

I was told to take two Creon capsules at Breakfast Lunch and Dinner and one morning...

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Discussion: Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2024

My back pain was related to meal size. I found that if I ate small portions...

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Discussion: Waiting for biopsy - what can I do for back pain?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Folfirinox is a very agressive chemo. I couldn't stand it (lost 20lbs in 3 weeks... and...

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Discussion: Extreme loss of appetite since starting chemo for pancreatic cancer

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2023

Hi @jeffp - I am about 6 years out from a TP similar to yours. It...

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Discussion: One Year Post-TP: Reflecting on the Journey and seeking support

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 2:09pm

Nice summary of Zenpep vs Creon here: https://www.nicerx.com/compare/zenpep-vs-creon/ Looks like all the same ingredients (lipase, protease,...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

You need to first setup a account at Canada Pharmacy Online, then have your doctor send...

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Discussion: CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

My wife had Whipple surgery December 2023 for a ductile adenocarcinoma in the head of the...

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Discussion: Accidental Mixed-Duct IPMN? Straight to Whipple procedure?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 10:07am

I worked with the hepatobiliary dietician before and after my Whipple. The first part was getting...

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Discussion: Husband won’t eat

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

gardenlady, Do you have an out of pocket max for your drugs, for medicare? I will...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

This page from Cleveland Clinic is still in my browser library so is probably where I...

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Discussion: High Dose Vitamin D: Is it safe?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2023

I am on creon as well . It depletes your potasium so i was told. In...

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Discussion: Can Creon be the cause of headaches and leg cramps?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

@bb21 I appreciate your added input into your diet and health journies with cancer. You have...

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Discussion: Post Whipple: how long before your stomach "woke up"?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2022

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 6:49am

It took me some time to recover from surgery plus adjusting to diet, Creon pills and...

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

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2023

I started on Creon about five years ago and was taking one 24,000 capsule per meal...

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Discussion: Return of exocrine function?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Cristie, Just saw your post. Sorry for not responding sooner. Have you had the surgery. I...

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Discussion: Total Pancreatectomy

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Posted: Aug 19 7:12pm

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