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Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroparesis, Increased Sugar Levels, Pancreas Burnt, Painful Abdomen. Taking Metformin. Is It Common?
I had a whipple two years ago on Agust 5th for pancreatic cancer. I had diabetes before but food controled and one 500 metformin a day Now my pancreas has burned out and my sugars are out of control. I tried Bydureon for 6 months and it worked great except it slowed my motility down and I started having gastroparesis. Stopped the Bydureon and now I take andtibotics for the gastorparesis when it occurs...The pains I get across my abdomen and diaphram are severe and it takes about 24 hours to get over the chills and fever and weakness. My question : is this common for post surgery patients and what can I do to prevent the problem?
Fri, 26 Jul 2013
Hi, it appears that the gastroparesis might not be due to the bydureon, but may be due to the diabetis.
There are so many medicines which can be used for gastroparesis, like domperidone, and so many gastro kinetics, which you can use with the advise of gastroenterologists for relief from the paresis. Thank you.
There are so many medicines which can be used for gastroparesis, like domperidone, and so many gastro kinetics, which you can use with the advise of gastroenterologists for relief from the paresis. Thank you.
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