Re : anyone else from Scotland

[Guest guest]

Hello Hugh!

I'm from lovely Liverpool but I love bonnie Scotland and have spent

some great hols there!

As Kimber says, you should be careful about diet and avoid ALL

alcohol if you want to avoid future developments in the condition. I

know it's confusing because medical opinion does vary a little about

diet (NEVER about the ban on alcohol, though!). Some specialists

think that too low fat content can lead to problems with vitamin

absorption and that it's better to take enzymes (to help with

digestion) which will then allow a bit more leeway with fats. In

general I'd follow the advice of the consultant (presumably a

gastroenterologist?) as he or she will know more about pancreatic

conditions than a GP but I agree with Kimber that the diarrhoea

could indicate that you are not digesting some of the fat in your

diet. Mention it again to the consultant. If you're worried, have

you thought about asking for a referral to a specific pancreatic

specialist?

Good luck and give my love to Scotland!

Felicity Brown