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Have you had stool tested for EPI? I had similar symptoms and finally diagnosed

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080860/

Have you had stool tested for EPI?

Discussion: How were you diagnosed with Crohn's?

Support Group: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

A main symptom of EPI is difficulty digesting fat and a lower-fat diet is often recommended....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217111/

A main symptom of EPI is difficulty ... elastase value of 52 indicates severe EPI ... 100 - considered "moderate" EPI

Discussion: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficientcy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 20 7:20am

I struggle taking enzymes , So can the EPI improve when the flare up calms ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992731/

struggle taking enzymes , So can the EPI

Discussion: Gastroparesis and EPI related?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2024

Just diagnosed with EPI. Meds costs are in the thousands. Any alternative ideas to help digestive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945707/

Just diagnosed with EPI.

Discussion: What to Eat When I Don't Feel Like Eating?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Hi, @psnead, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll see I've moved your post here to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293139/

exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI ... - Does anyone have EPI (Exocrine ... connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/does-anyone-have-epi-exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency ... input to share on experiences with EPI

Discussion: EPI meds expense

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Apr 30 12:14am

While diarrhea is more common with EPI, there are people like me who experience constipation instead.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881840/

While diarrhea is more common with EPI

Discussion: New to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 20, 2023

Any reason why you stopped taking enzymes I was taking Creon but it wasn’t working for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181973/

taking Creon but it wasn’t working for EPI

Discussion: Anyone tried over the counter enzymes to help digest fat post whipple?

Support Group: Pancreatic Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2024

Have you been tested for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency? If so are you taking Zenpep or Creon???...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800441/

Gastritis is very common with EPI even ... EPI can be very different for each individual ... Of course if EPI has been ruled out

Discussion: How can I tell if I have IBS or chronic pancreatitis?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

@jkarmazin No I have not been tested for EPI. Crohn’s in remission- lactose intolerant. EPI never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210833/

jkarmazin No I have not been tested for EPI ... EPI never mentioned since prior episodes

Discussion: Post-cholecystectomy or gallbladder removal surgery

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 13 6:12pm

Could I have only EPI? Or it always comes with some other disease like Celiacs,IBS or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001780/

Could I have only EPI?

Discussion: Malabsorption/malnutrition

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2024

I too have recently been diagnosed with severe EPI and got samples of Creon and Trulance....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861443/

recently been diagnosed with severe EPI ... 've had pretty bad symptoms of EPI

Discussion: New to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: May 17, 2023

Creon (or like substitute) is absolutely essential for getting bowel movements back to normal. It seems...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348229/

Unfortunately, many with EPI also suffer ... that may have even contributed to the EPI

Discussion: New to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jul 14 3:32pm

I also developed EPI having covid and 3 months of diarrhea. There is a connection between...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214693/

I also developed EPI having covid and ... is a connection between covid and EPI

Discussion: Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficientcy

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jan 17 6:04am

The two definitive tests for EPI are stool fat testing and fecal elastase. They usually do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817681/

The two definitive tests for EPI are

Discussion: Sjögren’s Syndrome: how do you manage the symptoms?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 26, 2023

Have they taken aMRI of your pancreas? I had some of your issues, but not a,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965974/

but not a, and discovered I have EPI

Discussion: I feel like I'm dying

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

I just joined the group to discuss my new EPI experience but not sure how to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/749526/

joined the group to discuss my new EPI

Discussion: New to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Sep 14, 2022

Is anyone using the new epi-watch? If so, is it just a watch like a fit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/197539/

Is anyone using the new epi-watch?

Discussion: Seizure watch-monitors: Any advice?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Oct 9, 2018

I have AnthemBCBS. My Creon costs $647 per refill. I have no enzymes ass my pancreas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131068/

It took 5 doc and 3 years before EPI ... insist on the blood draw that covers EPI

Discussion: EPI meds expense

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2024

Hello @fyoung and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am a volunteer mentor with Mayo Connect and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/206315/

about your husband's problem with EPI ... National Pancreas Foundation regarding EPI ... /exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency-epi ... /exocrine-pancreatic-insufficiency/epi-treatment-steps ... any other diagnoses that led to the EPI

Discussion: New to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI): What helps?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2018

I am joining the club with both Gp and EPI. I have had GP for many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016996/

joining the club with both Gp and EPI ... Then came the diarrhea from EPI. ... diseases and was diabetic when the EPI

Discussion: Gastroparesis and EPI related?

Support Group: Digestive Health

Posted: Feb 16, 2024