Allergies to PERT

[Ozette]

I'm wondering is there any treatment or what happens if one is allergic to Creon?

[Smiley316]

Vital nutrients pancreatic enzymes, are an alternative to creon they work very well, sold on Amazon

[Jackie1947 in reply to Smiley316]

Except there is no data .

[Ozette in reply to Jackie1947]

I don’t think anyone knows much about any of it.

[Jackie1947 in reply to Ozette]

Just that to match like for like the strength in herbal just isn't there. I was advised not to waste my money

[Jackie1947]

Creon is a brand name with others available. I cannot take any due to being allergic to pork which these contain. No other treatment so far. I'm prescribed immoduim which controls the diarrhoea. Don't waste your money on alternatives from health shops as there is no data to support them

[Ozette in reply to Jackie1947]

Thank you.

[Ozette in reply to Jackie1947]

Thanks, how do you take the immodium? My doctor said it is ok for me take but gave no directions.

[Jackie1947 in reply to Ozette]

I take 4 in the morning and 4 at night. I have them on prescription.

[Ozette in reply to Jackie1947]

Thank you.

[Dwiedema]

I switched to zenpep but since it’s a cousin to creon I’m still allergic, just a bit less. So I still take it and use benedryl when needed.

[Ozette in reply to Dwiedema]

If you don't mind my asking, what kind of allergic symptoms do you have? I have sore lips, a burning in my mouth and some shortness of breath for which doctors can't find a cause. A Pulmonologist said it's not an allergy.

[Dwiedema in reply to Ozette]

I had really bad hives/itching as well as vomiting and a permanent upset stomach.

[Ozette in reply to Dwiedema]

Thanks. While the PERT is probably making it so my body is getting nutrients from food, it hasn't made life easier. The constant struggle is wearying.