Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 If they are not on enzymes, they will have problems gaining weight and be undernourished. Before my 3 1/2 year old was on enzymes he was not on the height or weight charts for his age. Now he is in the 90th percentile for weight and 50th for height. He still has BM's that float occasionally. Kim pancreatic sufficency Can anyone tell me if there are different degrees of pancreatic sufficency or pancreatic insufficency? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent look malnurished and be underweight? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent go to the bathroom very often and always have BM's that float? Thanks Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 Deanna, I believe this is what is happening to h. He is two and has been on enzymes since birth but now does not need them. The doctor has us weaning him off to make sure weight doesn't drop. mom to Hannah 4 and h 2 with CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 Can anyone tell me if there are different degrees of pancreatic sufficency or pancreatic insufficency? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent look malnurished and be underweight? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent go to the bathroom very often and always have BM's that float? Thanks Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2002 Report Share Posted April 5, 2002 Hi Tammy, When was first diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago he was PI but I'm not sure exactly what happened but now he is PS and doesn't receive any enzymes. ----Is there anyone else out there that this has happened to??? Take care, Deana mom of 5 w/cf, and 11 no cf > >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents > >Subject: pancreatic sufficency >Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:11:59 -0700 > >Can anyone tell me if there are different degrees of pancreatic sufficency >or pancreatic insufficency? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent >look malnurished and be underweight? Will all people who are pancreatic >insufficent go to the bathroom very often and always have BM's that float? >Thanks >Tammy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2002 Report Share Posted April 6, 2002 Hi Tammy As with most elements of cf, every person with cf responds differently to their body's physiological make-up, dependent of their other characteristics. I, for example have no virtually no pancreatic function, yet I am fortunate in that I have never had an issue with malnutrition/maintaining my weight. However, on the other hand, I have SO many problems with my digestive system, ie. pain, bloating, constipation, diarea (sorry...spelt wrong, I know!) Sam x > Can anyone tell me if there are different degrees of pancreatic sufficency or pancreatic insufficency? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent look malnurished and be underweight? Will all people who are pancreatic insufficent go to the bathroom very often and always have BM's that float? > Thanks > Tammy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 I think this is happening to my almost 15 year old daughter. She says she feels better if she doesn't take them. I am a bit confused about this myself! Lorenzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 I think this is happening to my almost 15 year old daughter. She says she feels better if she doesn't take them. I am a bit confused about this myself! Lorenzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 My sister was the same way. They say something about the time they are going through puberty, this happens. Don't know if they are related, but it is in their teens that this can happen, and did with my sister. Melinda Re: pancreatic sufficency I think this is happening to my almost 15 year old daughter. She says she feels better if she doesn't take them. I am a bit confused about this myself! Lorenzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 My sister was the same way. They say something about the time they are going through puberty, this happens. Don't know if they are related, but it is in their teens that this can happen, and did with my sister. Melinda Re: pancreatic sufficency I think this is happening to my almost 15 year old daughter. She says she feels better if she doesn't take them. I am a bit confused about this myself! Lorenzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2002 Report Share Posted April 24, 2002 My sister was the same way. They say something about the time they are going through puberty, this happens. Don't know if they are related, but it is in their teens that this can happen, and did with my sister. Melinda Re: pancreatic sufficency I think this is happening to my almost 15 year old daughter. She says she feels better if she doesn't take them. I am a bit confused about this myself! Lorenzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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