Going from PS to PI

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moxie1

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I was always PS. I only knew that I became PI because of blood work. My protein levels were way below normal because I was not absorbing my food properly.

I wouldn't think that it would come on you like you describe. Sounds like you ate something tainted.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I was always PS. I only knew that I became PI because of blood work. My protein levels were way below normal because I was not absorbing my food properly.

I wouldn't think that it would come on you like you describe. Sounds like you ate something tainted.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I was always PS. I only knew that I became PI because of blood work. My protein levels were way below normal because I was not absorbing my food properly.

I wouldn't think that it would come on you like you describe. Sounds like you ate something tainted.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I was always PS. I only knew that I became PI because of blood work. My protein levels were way below normal because I was not absorbing my food properly.

I wouldn't think that it would come on you like you describe. Sounds like you ate something tainted.
 
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moxie1

Guest
I was always PS. I only knew that I became PI because of blood work. My protein levels were way below normal because I was not absorbing my food properly.
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<br />I wouldn't think that it would come on you like you describe. Sounds like you ate something tainted.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Think of it this way.....

IF you didnt have CF....you would probably be thinking you had a stomach bug or ate something bad, but

since you do have CF you connect it to that. It might or might not be. Its hard to say on a one time incident. Keep an eye on things even if its not that extreme.

IF you are becoming PI then you might need enzymes. I hope it was just a passing thing!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Think of it this way.....

IF you didnt have CF....you would probably be thinking you had a stomach bug or ate something bad, but

since you do have CF you connect it to that. It might or might not be. Its hard to say on a one time incident. Keep an eye on things even if its not that extreme.

IF you are becoming PI then you might need enzymes. I hope it was just a passing thing!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Think of it this way.....

IF you didnt have CF....you would probably be thinking you had a stomach bug or ate something bad, but

since you do have CF you connect it to that. It might or might not be. Its hard to say on a one time incident. Keep an eye on things even if its not that extreme.

IF you are becoming PI then you might need enzymes. I hope it was just a passing thing!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Think of it this way.....

IF you didnt have CF....you would probably be thinking you had a stomach bug or ate something bad, but

since you do have CF you connect it to that. It might or might not be. Its hard to say on a one time incident. Keep an eye on things even if its not that extreme.

IF you are becoming PI then you might need enzymes. I hope it was just a passing thing!
 
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JazzysMom

New member
Think of it this way.....
<br />
<br />IF you didnt have CF....you would probably be thinking you had a stomach bug or ate something bad, but
<br />
<br />since you do have CF you connect it to that. It might or might not be. Its hard to say on a one time incident. Keep an eye on things even if its not that extreme.
<br />
<br />IF you are becoming PI then you might need enzymes. I hope it was just a passing thing!
 
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getahobby

New member
How do you have CFRD and are PS?
I thought people got CFRD basically because their pancrease was totally not functioning?
 
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getahobby

New member
How do you have CFRD and are PS?
I thought people got CFRD basically because their pancrease was totally not functioning?
 
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getahobby

New member
How do you have CFRD and are PS?
I thought people got CFRD basically because their pancrease was totally not functioning?
 
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getahobby

New member
How do you have CFRD and are PS?
I thought people got CFRD basically because their pancrease was totally not functioning?
 
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getahobby

New member
How do you have CFRD and are PS?
<br />I thought people got CFRD basically because their pancrease was totally not functioning?
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lightNlife

New member
On of the things to check if you're PI is to have a fecal fat study done. I just wrote an article about it.

Visit my blog <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
</a>
Another article that might help you figure out what's going on in the BM department is to read the article <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/2008/01/understanding-bowel-movements.html">Understanding Bowel Movements</a>

Since the pancreas is in charge of secreting enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the fact that you had problems with both your digestion and your BS, is a sign that something is off track. The fact that you passed a lot of oil is very indicative that you may be having PI issues. Talk about it with your doctor and maybe s/he can recommend a fecal fat study, and do other diagnostics.

In the meantime, do NOT use kaopectate or pepto bismol to control the loose stools. They can create a bigger problem than they solve and are not recommended for CFers.
 
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lightNlife

New member
On of the things to check if you're PI is to have a fecal fat study done. I just wrote an article about it.

Visit my blog <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
</a>
Another article that might help you figure out what's going on in the BM department is to read the article <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/2008/01/understanding-bowel-movements.html">Understanding Bowel Movements</a>

Since the pancreas is in charge of secreting enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the fact that you had problems with both your digestion and your BS, is a sign that something is off track. The fact that you passed a lot of oil is very indicative that you may be having PI issues. Talk about it with your doctor and maybe s/he can recommend a fecal fat study, and do other diagnostics.

In the meantime, do NOT use kaopectate or pepto bismol to control the loose stools. They can create a bigger problem than they solve and are not recommended for CFers.
 
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lightNlife

New member
On of the things to check if you're PI is to have a fecal fat study done. I just wrote an article about it.

Visit my blog <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
</a>
Another article that might help you figure out what's going on in the BM department is to read the article <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/2008/01/understanding-bowel-movements.html">Understanding Bowel Movements</a>

Since the pancreas is in charge of secreting enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the fact that you had problems with both your digestion and your BS, is a sign that something is off track. The fact that you passed a lot of oil is very indicative that you may be having PI issues. Talk about it with your doctor and maybe s/he can recommend a fecal fat study, and do other diagnostics.

In the meantime, do NOT use kaopectate or pepto bismol to control the loose stools. They can create a bigger problem than they solve and are not recommended for CFers.
 
L

lightNlife

New member
On of the things to check if you're PI is to have a fecal fat study done. I just wrote an article about it.

Visit my blog <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
</a>
Another article that might help you figure out what's going on in the BM department is to read the article <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/2008/01/understanding-bowel-movements.html">Understanding Bowel Movements</a>

Since the pancreas is in charge of secreting enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the fact that you had problems with both your digestion and your BS, is a sign that something is off track. The fact that you passed a lot of oil is very indicative that you may be having PI issues. Talk about it with your doctor and maybe s/he can recommend a fecal fat study, and do other diagnostics.

In the meantime, do NOT use kaopectate or pepto bismol to control the loose stools. They can create a bigger problem than they solve and are not recommended for CFers.
 
L

lightNlife

New member
On of the things to check if you're PI is to have a fecal fat study done. I just wrote an article about it.
<br />
<br />Visit my blog <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
">http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/
</a><br />
<br />Another article that might help you figure out what's going on in the BM department is to read the article <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://understandingcysticfibrosis.blogspot.com/2008/01/understanding-bowel-movements.html">Understanding Bowel Movements</a>
<br />
<br />Since the pancreas is in charge of secreting enzymes and regulating blood sugar, the fact that you had problems with both your digestion and your BS, is a sign that something is off track. The fact that you passed a lot of oil is very indicative that you may be having PI issues. Talk about it with your doctor and maybe s/he can recommend a fecal fat study, and do other diagnostics.
<br />
<br />In the meantime, do NOT use kaopectate or pepto bismol to control the loose stools. They can create a bigger problem than they solve and are not recommended for CFers.
 
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