Question 1

my ggtp was 470! i did have a bout of pancreatitis & am on creon but feel fine. should i be worried or continue on as usual?

Accepted Answer

possibly: That GGT is very high. Was the pancreatitis caused by a gall stone? Were other liver enzymes elevated as well?You should discuss this test result with the doctor who ordered it.

Question 2

i have had whipples surgery 2 years ago. even 2 creon tabs insufficient for a meal.should i increase dose?unable to regain weight. need advice

Accepted Answer

See GI doctor: Gaining weight after whipple procedure can be hard to do.  I assume you are still having diarrhea associated with eating.  If so, increasing the amount of pancreas enzyme replacement may help.  Your weight also maybe related to the initial reason why you had the operation as well.  Please see your doctor who started you on the creon.

Question 3

is creon, as a prescription, that helps in digestive absorption generally well tolerated by most people?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Creon is a replacement digestive enzyme for people who have had problems with their pancreas and it is generally very well tolerated when taken with a meal.

Question 4

if a recurrent acute pancreatitis patient increase his weight does it mean he is getting cured age is19 and taking creon and udiliv 300 tablets?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis course: It is a very good sign that you are gaining weight. Follow all the instructions you have been given to keep on this positive course. Minimize animal protein and animal fat in your diet. Eat small portions frequently rather than large meals infrequently. If you can, take liquid nutrition supplements.

Question 5

when taking creon with a meal, how much time will pass before any additional food intake is considered a separate event, like a snack, which will require an additional dosage of creon?

Accepted Answer

: A snack without any fat content does not need an additional dose of Creon.

Question 6

what will happen is someone takes creon enzyme?

Accepted Answer

Digest food better: Creon is a pancreatic enzyme supplement used in a condition called pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, where the body does not make enough enzymes to digest food. This insufficiency appears in a number of different conditions, including cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, and after certain types of intestinal surgery.

Question 7

i take creon 25, 000 i've been told i can take up to 27 creon tablets a day. does this sound right?

Accepted Answer

Creon: Creon is given usually in multiple doses throughout the day.  Your doctor is the best guide as to how many doses per day you should take.  Consult your doctor as to how you are doing and if your dose is correct for you.

Question 8

does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

Accepted Answer

No Glucagon: It has pancreatic enzymes lipase, protase, and amylase!

Question 9

is pancreatic insufficiency related to history of uc? will i need to take creon for life?

Accepted Answer

Might be: There is definitely a reported relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (uc and crohn's) and pancreatic insufficiency. It isn't entirely clear why. Proposed mechanisms include (a) the same auto-immune process that attacks the bowel attacks the pancreas (b) repeated episodes of pancreatitis some of which may be medication side-effects. You may need Creon for life.

Question 10

idiopathic chronic panctreatitis age is 20yrs.best tablets are creon and tramodol.is it true. do they cure pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Pancreatitis: Unfortunately there is no cure if the pancreatitis is truly idiopathic. Creon is helpful for digestion in chronic pancreatitis and tramadol is helpful for pain that may be associated with the pancreatitis. Hopefully all other reasons for your pancreatitis have been looked for.

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A member asked:

My ggtp was 470! i did have a bout of pancreatitis & am on creon but feel fine. should i be worried or continue on as usual?

A member asked:

I have had whipples surgery 2 years ago. even 2 creon tabs insufficient for a meal.should i increase dose?unable to regain weight. need advice

A member asked:

Is creon, as a prescription, that helps in digestive absorption generally well tolerated by most people?

A member asked:

If a recurrent acute pancreatitis patient increase his weight does it mean he is getting cured age is19 and taking creon and udiliv 300 tablets?

A member asked:

When taking creon with a meal, how much time will pass before any additional food intake is considered a separate event, like a snack, which will require an additional dosage of creon?

A member asked:

What will happen is someone takes creon enzyme?

A member asked:

I take creon 25, 000 i've been told i can take up to 27 creon tablets a day. does this sound right?

A member asked:

Does creon help produce glucagon as well as enzymes?

A member asked:

Is pancreatic insufficiency related to history of uc? will i need to take creon for life?

A member asked:

Idiopathic chronic panctreatitis age is 20yrs.best tablets are creon and tramodol.is it true. do they cure pancreas?

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