Enzyme issues...

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JennifersHope

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Hi...

I take Pancrease MT 20's two to three with meals..but lately I can't find the right balance... Seems like it isn't enough anymore if you know what I mean.. Is it normal to have to increase the amount you take with meals as you get older??

I don't want to take to many and end up with a blockage...is that possible? I know the MT 20s are the really strong...

Thanks

Jennifer
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Hi...

I take Pancrease MT 20's two to three with meals..but lately I can't find the right balance... Seems like it isn't enough anymore if you know what I mean.. Is it normal to have to increase the amount you take with meals as you get older??

I don't want to take to many and end up with a blockage...is that possible? I know the MT 20s are the really strong...

Thanks

Jennifer
 
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mousesmom

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Yes most CF'rs need to increase the amount of enzymes they take as they get older, although I believe there is a maximum dose after which there is no effect. Monique takes 10 x Creon 25000 with each meal or less depending on what she is eating. We were told that 10 capsules replace the normal amount of enzyme a healthy adult would usually produce.

We were told to increase the enzymes gradually until the (poop) didn't float.

Hope this helps

Keep well!
 
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mousesmom

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Yes most CF'rs need to increase the amount of enzymes they take as they get older, although I believe there is a maximum dose after which there is no effect. Monique takes 10 x Creon 25000 with each meal or less depending on what she is eating. We were told that 10 capsules replace the normal amount of enzyme a healthy adult would usually produce.

We were told to increase the enzymes gradually until the (poop) didn't float.

Hope this helps

Keep well!
 
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Faust

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I was having a terrible time with bad oil, no matter how much I took. Told my CF doc and he told me that CF's bodies are highly acidic, and due to that it can limit enzymes effectiveness. He put me on prevacid once a day, and that took care of the problme. I've taken 10 or 11 mt 20's per meal for a long time now.
 
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Faust

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I was having a terrible time with bad oil, no matter how much I took. Told my CF doc and he told me that CF's bodies are highly acidic, and due to that it can limit enzymes effectiveness. He put me on prevacid once a day, and that took care of the problme. I've taken 10 or 11 mt 20's per meal for a long time now.
 
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anonymous

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I was also placed on Prevacid to help the effectiveness of my enzymes. I had complained about problems with BM's (especially the oil) and before they even suggested a bump up on the enzymes they placed me on the Prevacid. This took care of the problem.
 
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anonymous

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I was also placed on Prevacid to help the effectiveness of my enzymes. I had complained about problems with BM's (especially the oil) and before they even suggested a bump up on the enzymes they placed me on the Prevacid. This took care of the problem.
 
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JazzysMom

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Jenn.....when U say it isnt enough do you mean U are having oily stools or loose stools? As nurse to be I am sure U are aware what the antibiotics can do to your body so since your mind hasnt been right I wthought I would remind U of this in case its a delayed reaction!
 
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JazzysMom

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Jenn.....when U say it isnt enough do you mean U are having oily stools or loose stools? As nurse to be I am sure U are aware what the antibiotics can do to your body so since your mind hasnt been right I wthought I would remind U of this in case its a delayed reaction!
 
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anonymous

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my daughter dramatically lowered her enzyme dose after starting zantac. she also feels best on a low fat diet and is no longer underweight.
 
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anonymous

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my daughter dramatically lowered her enzyme dose after starting zantac. she also feels best on a low fat diet and is no longer underweight.
 
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Cutecurlz

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Hi female 37 with CF. I take MT12's and I've had to up them too. Mind you when I was 3yrs young I was taking 100 plus per meals and with snacks...So YES as you get older you will have to up the dose.
 
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Cutecurlz

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Hi female 37 with CF. I take MT12's and I've had to up them too. Mind you when I was 3yrs young I was taking 100 plus per meals and with snacks...So YES as you get older you will have to up the dose.
 
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Vampy

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Im 20 years old and i take ultrase mt20s. 6 with meals and 4 with snacks but it seems to go up when i was a baby i only took the beads of the pills with applesause.
 
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Vampy

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Im 20 years old and i take ultrase mt20s. 6 with meals and 4 with snacks but it seems to go up when i was a baby i only took the beads of the pills with applesause.
 
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thelizardqueen

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I'm 24 - I take Creon 25 - 5 per meal. When I was a baby I was on Pancreas and took about 20 with each meal. When first started on Creon 25, I was taking 4 with each meal, and now I'm at 5 with each meal.
 
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thelizardqueen

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I'm 24 - I take Creon 25 - 5 per meal. When I was a baby I was on Pancreas and took about 20 with each meal. When first started on Creon 25, I was taking 4 with each meal, and now I'm at 5 with each meal.
 
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JennifersHope

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HI..

You guys are great.. Thanks for the responses.. No Mel it isnt antibiotic related.. I have been down the road of C-Diff before and pray I never go back.. I think it is enzyme related.. I did up my enzymes today and so far ..that seems like it helped....

I am taking Prevcaid and also Protonix..needless to say GERD and REflux play a major role in my life...

I am taking 5 with meals.... or I did today.. and I only had to leave class once..so that is an improvement...

Love

Jennifer
 
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JennifersHope

New member
HI..

You guys are great.. Thanks for the responses.. No Mel it isnt antibiotic related.. I have been down the road of C-Diff before and pray I never go back.. I think it is enzyme related.. I did up my enzymes today and so far ..that seems like it helped....

I am taking Prevcaid and also Protonix..needless to say GERD and REflux play a major role in my life...

I am taking 5 with meals.... or I did today.. and I only had to leave class once..so that is an improvement...

Love

Jennifer
 
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