Re: Re: Heidi-pancreatic enzymes

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi,

I have been getting more pain again ( Had total pancreatectomy in 2000 - a

Beger's procedure, which leaves a small rim of pancreas to preserve the blood

supply to the duodenum, followed by further surgery last November to remove the

small rim of pancreas). I'd been getting right-sided abdo pain, nausea and

occasional vomiting. Prof Neoptolemos at the the Royal Liverpool Hospital

thought

the symptoms could possibly be due to a degree of malabsorption, and advised

increasing the Creon. Since increasing the dose and spacing them out

throughout the meal, as he advised, i have experienced worse pain. I'm not too

bad

first thing in the morning, but as the day goes on, each time i have a meal

seems

to add to my distress. I get a heavy bloated feeling, and the pain gets

progressively worse. I don't know if this is a result of the increased enzymes,

or

if there could be another reason for the pain, which is always a worry after

what happened last year. The surgery i had last November removed as much of the

rim of pancreas that was left, as it was possible to do, but i am worried that

the bit that is left could become inflammed - if you see what i mean. Anyway,

sorry to go on so long. Thanks for 'listening'.

Always good to hear from you.

Best wishes,

Sue