Anyone out there with a stricture? I didn't even know I had it until my scope and had a balloon dilation. I had been having greasy oily stools and the scope revealed ischemia/decreased blood flow so now I am on pancreatic enzymes called creon and a blood viscosity reducer called pentoxifylline. Any advice from anyone is greatly appreciated.
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I have 2 strictures and Dr Shen at Cleveland Clinic did 2 balloon dilatation's. I'm not familiar with the 2 products you are on and don't have ischemia. I'm suppose to go up to have these procedures every 3 months.
Hi there I was wondering how you are doing. I am due back there in October.
Hello all!
So I just came back from Cleveland for stricture dilation. Can anyone feel a difference after this is done? I don't think I can feel anything.
So I just came back from Cleveland for stricture dilation. Can anyone feel a difference after this is done? I don't think I can feel anything.
Katenet,
I never feel any different but dr Shen I needed to have the balloon dilitations done to elevate blockages. I also take a digestive enzimes before every meal to decrease chance of blockages.
I never feel any different but dr Shen I needed to have the balloon dilitations done to elevate blockages. I also take a digestive enzimes before every meal to decrease chance of blockages.
What digestive enzyme do you take? I take Creon