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My husband also had diarrhea that Immodium didn’t help. The doctor added Lomotil . Between the...
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Foods after Pancreatectomy/Splenectomy
My husband had a total pancreatectomy/splenectomy and gall bladder removal on 8/11, so he's now a Type1 diabetic (was a Type2 for a couple of...
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Also, bananas are very high in sugar and any sugar substitute would cause diarrhea. Have you...
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Dumping Syndrome: Anyone have any tips on how to manage?
Has anyone gone through the “dumping” and if so, how did you handle it? All of a sudden I’m dumping and now diarrhea after I...
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If you had Whipple surgery, what are you eating or not eating?
I am looking for help with diet after the whipple. I had the whipple 8 months ago. I am taking enzymes with meals and snacks...
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Are you eligible for surgery with vascular involvement?
My Dr wants to remove my entire pancreas spleen and stomach. I’ll be type 1 diabetic and have chronic diarrhea. I’m not sure about life...
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Recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancerous tumor - awaiting PET
My 70 yr old father in law became ill around thanksgiving with chronic diarrhea; thought it was the flu, started to loose lots of weight,...
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Is anyone taking Zenpep rather than Creon? If so what foods work?
I do not have diarrhea, but I have many bowel movements as my digestive system doesn't seem to get the nutrients needed. I go uup...
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Modified Folfirinox chemotheraphy regimen. Is it still effective?
Hello. My husband was diagnosed in December with Stage 4 Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Cancer. Irregular appearance of the pancreatic tail with area of hypodensity measuring 3.5...
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Suggestions for tracking medications, etc?
Hello, my mother just finished her first cycle of Folfirinox. Today is day 7. Does anyone have suggestions for tracking medications and fluids? She's rotating...
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Pancreatic hypodensity on CT
I’m a 57 yr old woman with a history of GERD that led to a gastric bypass 2 yrs ago as a cure for symptoms...
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"Cranky gut"
Background: 74 yo F diagnosed with pancreatic adenocarcinoma with lung mets last year; no certain risk factors, but as a retired doc I have my...