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Prescribed creon and it works. i have a dull pain in my abdomen radiating into my back, oily/smelly stools. is chronic pancreatitis most likely diag?
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Yes: The fact that Creon is alleviating your symptoms suggests that you are being adequately treated for chronic pancreatitis. However, you should talk with your gastrointestinal specialist for more complete evaluation if you haven't already done that.
Answered 3/19/2018
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