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hello!
recent tests have shown my pancreas is essentially gone and i have pancreatic insufficiency.
im still worried as hell that its cancer,
how common is it for cancer to cause EPI?
also i am on creon tablets now with every snack or meal and it doesnt seem to be making any difference!
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Bravekhan Boffintosh
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What tests did you get? EPI sometimes is caused by several other conditions, are you diabetic? Pancreatitis being one of the most common one. Dont worry yourself with the C word. It is the first thing that strikes our minds when it comes to health issues.
Boffintosh Bravekhan
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fecal elactase test - normal reading is 500 and mine is 21.
i am not a diabetic as i know of but since that test, i have had a blood test to see if i am. results not in yet.
just very worrying, im only 30.
Boffintosh Bravekhan
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what do you think?
chrissy51966 Boffintosh
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have you developed any jaundice? I am asking because my aunt has pancreas issues and has developed jaundice. she's worried about the C word as well . she's scheduled for further tests .
Boffintosh chrissy51966
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hello.
no ive not developed jaundice mercifully. but yeah if your aunt has then im glad shes getting it checked asap.
chrissy51966 Boffintosh
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I wish you all the best as well.