Elastase results.

[Yammy190]

Hi I’m a newbie. Just had my FE 1 result = 44ug/g. Can this be improved? Thanks.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Here's a link with plenty of info https://healthmatters.io/understand-blood-test-results/elastase-1

 

[nonethewiser]

Don't think it can unfortunately, but that is why you've been given Creon.

 

[Yammy190]

Thanks @nonethewiser. Interesting it’s not been spotted earlier especially as I’m under the radar for a 5 year follow up for bowel cancer and in my 4 year post surgery? It must have been dropping for a bit.

 

[nonethewiser]

Thanks @nonethewiser. Interesting it’s not been spotted earlier especially as I’m under the radar for a 5 year follow up for bowel cancer and in my 4 year post surgery? It must have been dropping for a bit.

My result was much higher but still lower than it should be when diagnosed, just forget exact figure.

Suppose good now is you've been diagnosed & started on treatment, Creon is good enzyme replacement so provided you get dosage right you shouldn't have to much trouble.