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My doctor wants me to take enzymes, from a pig's pancreas. What do you think about taking enzymes?

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Daisysmom
Daisysmom

The enzyme the doctor asked me to take is called creon. Thanks

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  • dan46095
    dan46095 Daisysmom

    Posted

    I took enzymes last year and they really bothered me.  Seemed like I had more attacks when I was on them.  I was taking ZenPep
    • FEDUPTom
      FEDUPTom dan46095

      Posted

      So you stopped taking enzymes now? How is your health now? Is your body able digest food without the enzymes?
    • dan46095
      dan46095 FEDUPTom

      Posted

      I stopped taking the ZenPep in March of 2016 and the attacks stopped.  I asked my GI about the enzymes causing pain.  He seemed surprised.

      I am much better now.  In addition to stopping the enzymes I quit smoking, changed my diet and started exercising.  CT scan shows that my Pancreas has gone back to normal size.

  • FEDUPTom
    FEDUPTom Daisysmom

    Posted

    Hello Daisymom,

    When Pancreas loses its ability produce natural enzymes, GP will prescribe Enzymes tablet. It will help your body to digest food, since pancreas does not produce the enzymes. You need to take it with every meal. I think there is no alternative for this. Just maintain your diet and you'll be good.

    I haven't had pancreas attack from 9 months.

    Hope you get well soon.

  • Woodywhite
    Woodywhite Daisysmom

    Posted

    HI, I take creon 2500 x at least 25 per day and they've helped me a lot. Was struggling before I took them .

    Good Luck Kevin

  • Reefsider
    Reefsider Daisysmom

    Posted

    Whilst the idea of taking pig enzymes doesn't fill me with joy they have helped my malabsorption issues tremendously compared to previously.  I take Creon.

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