Pancreolauryl test

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Hi Sonja,

I had a pancreolauryl test in Dec. 2002. In fact it did not

indicate a malfunctioning pancreas, despite all my increasing pain

and malabsorption. Later, when the CT scan in March 2003 showed

extensive calcifications throughout and atrophy.........in fact, a

pancreas in no state to function much at all........ the docs said

the pancreolauryl test was not always accurate!! I was tempted to

ask the obvious question but I didn't! At the time I had the test I

was not taking Creon. The test did not make me feel more ill even

though it involved eating quite large amounts of butter on bread.

You also asked a question about diet and which foods made

malabsorption symptoms worse. I am still experimenting with my diet

as I was originally diagnosed with coeliac disease. I was also

advised to give up foods containing lactose. This was back in

1988/89. It's too early yet for me to be sure if I can safely

consume gluten and lactose. I'll let you know how my diet works out.

A lot of CP sufferers seem to have difficulty with red meat or fatty

foods in general.

Hope to hear from you soon, Sonja. Take care.

With good wishes,

Fliss (UK)