Stomach pain could be a sign your treatment isn’t working. Your doctor may try different doses of your therapies (such as pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, or PERT) to see if a bit of fine-tuning could make you feel better.

Eating light bites every couple of hours is easier on the stomach than sitting down to three big meals. Try six small meals throughout the day to give your belly a break from heavy digesting.

Even a short walk around your neighborhood can ease stress, nausea, depression, and pain. Start small if you haven’t been active -- go for 5-10 minute strolls outdoors. You can step it up over time as you start to feel stronger.

Pain makes you tense, and tension keeps pain going. Relaxation techniques like yoga, breathing exercises, and visualization can relax your body and ease pain.

Pausing to quiet your body and mind can help you feel more in control of chronic pain. Choose a comfy spot, shut out distractions, and find at least 15 minutes each day to sit in silence.

EPI keeps your body from breaking down fats the way it should. Keep things simple for your stomach. Choose foods with “healthy” fat like nuts, avocados, fish, and seeds. Skip the less healthy fat fare, such as dishes full of butter or lard, whole milk, red meat, and cheese.

It’s easy to get dehydrated when you have EPI. Carry a water bottle with you during the day, and drink from it often. Having a prop will serve as a reminder to get your fluids in.

Beer, wine, and liquor make it even harder for your body to absorb fat. They can also harm your pancreas over time. Going dry can help your stomach work better.

Your doctor can suggest meds to help control the discomfort in your stomach. These may be over-the-counter drugs or something they can prescribe for you.

Ask your doctor if supplements could help your stomach pain. Fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K may put back some of the nutrients you need and ease your quease.

Besides being bad for your overall health, smoking isn’t good for stomach pain from EPI. Find a method that works for you and kick the habit. Your doctor can help you figure out where to start.

A session with a licensed massage therapist can help your whole body unwind. It can improve your circulation and help loosen muscles you’ve been holding stiff from pain.