i frequently feel this way also, just like physically drained. I'm not sure about your particular situation, but the food I am able to eat has no nutritional value. I've been dealing with this for about a year now, and basically i can tolerate simple carbs..bread, crackers, etc. Just recently i have noticed that my nutrition is being effected by my eating habits. I started to drink ensure clear. There are several different flavors. I seem to tolerate it better than the milk shake kind of ensure. But, i can definitely tell a difference since I started drinking it. I usually continue to eat what I can tolerate and use the ensure as a supplement, But when i need a bowel/stomach rest, I jut drink the ensure for about a week. Good luck! I hope this helps some, And known that there are people dealing with the same thing. Don't feel alone

I take 6 grape seed extract capsules a day

Recently i stopped eating grapes and didn't up my capsule intake, I paid the price for that

Its worth giving it a go

Hi Guys,

I am diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis. Next week I am going in for an ERCP. Can anyone tell me what I am to expect please?

I also heard that the procedure is very invasive. The specialist wants to try and drain the pancreas, and if not a sent put in, and if not then booking to a larger hospital to blast the stones. Anyone here wish to enlighten me? Thank you.

I had an ERCP last Thursday. I had my gallbladder removed in February, and still had reoccurring episodes of acute pancreatitis.

Long story short, my ERCP was super quick even though my GI thought it was going to be a painful recovery. I was out the next day.

I've been sick for well over a year, and the sludge/stones/ick that came out when my GI did that procedure has me feeling great for the first time in a while.

I suggest it as a last resort if you're worried about it, as that's what it was for me. But I feel great one week later.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Illinois I have severe fatigues as well in bouts but not sure if it related to cp or not. Also bad bm but creon doesnt seem to help me anymore. Have you had the elastase test yet?

Hi, I'm new here so I hope my 2 cents will be okay to jump in with.

I have pancreatic insufficiency of unknown cause, and as a result of that had vitamin deficiencies. I'm on creon, and as much as that helps me, it did not change my vitamin deficiency. I wondered if my extreme fatigue could be caused by that.

On my own, I searched for a vitamin patch and found a multivitamin patch with essential vitamins and minerals. This has made a huge difference for me, and blood tests recently confirmed my deficiency is gone also! It helped my energy level some. Not a complete fix, but a step in the right direction. It seems taking vitamins orally don't work for me with this condition. Sending them through the skin did.

I would say that you should be sure that you are getting enough sugar. Fructose is what the brain feeds on to give it energy. Very important.
Next would be hydration. This is one that you don't really think about. The blood carries nutrients and oxygen around the body. If you are dehydrated, your blood-flow may be a bit sluggish and therefor you might be a bit sluggish.
Finally, I think ensure is a great idea. I used to just drink protein shakes, but I then realized that there is a lot more than protein that your body needs to heal.
As for the BM's, if you can tolerate it, the B.R.A.T. diet is a simple win. B.R.A.T.= Bananas, Applesauce, Rice and Toast.