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CREON..Pancreatic enzyme supplement cost
If you’re using CREON, has anyone chef the difference in prices from CVS retail and CVC mail order? I paid $190 for a one month...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 3, 2025
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Adding digestive enzyme supplements: What's your experience?
My husband is 8 weeks post Whipple. Not tolerating food very well. MD wants to add digestive enzymes to regimen. Any experience with them?
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 8 11:24am
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Papaya seeds as pancreatic enzyme replacement after surgery?
I had pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Can I take papaya seeds
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 3, 2025
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Problems with enzymes and supplements
I am back again, 2 year survivor of Whipple. Have been unable to take Creon so started Metagentics spectra zyme pan 9x pancreatic enzyme. Help!!!...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 8, 2023
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Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?
I had whipple surgery 3 months ago. Fortunately, I was able to keep 1/2 my pancreas. I continue to have digestive issues (frequent trips to...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Nov 29, 2024
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Expert help with proper dosing of Zenpep enzymes after Whipple
My husband had Whipple surgery in Feb.,2023 and completed Chemo at the end of September. He is still struggling with determining the proper dosage of...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Apr 28, 2024
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Pancreatic enzymes: They are expensive, any suggestions?
I had the Whipple procedure almost 3 years ago. I had no cancer. I read people who had this surgery should take creon or similar...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jun 7, 2025
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Can you stop taking enzymes after the Whipple?
How do you know if you can wean off ZenPep and Vital Nutrients? I had the Whipple 13 months ago, now am at a good...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Aug 5 8:22am
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Anyone have chronic diarrhea while on digestive enzymes?
Has anyone experienced chronic diarrhea using digestive enzymes like Zenpep or Creon? If so, did adjusting the dosage help?
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Jul 8, 2025
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What are other survivors doing about pancreatic enzymes replacement?
I am a 4 year survivor of pancreatic cancer. I have been on creon since my Whipple. It is very expensive. I talked to someone...
Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer
Last active: Dec 7, 2025