Gastroparesis

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Comment by Linda Booth on November 10, 2009 at 3:58am

Thank You so much

Comment by tartis on November 9, 2009 at 4:06pm

My whole family is diabetic, but my dad was just diagnosed with Diabetic Gastroparisis. I am having a hard time finding recipes for my dad, so I am having a hard time with his stomach pain. I did find a website with some good basic meal information, and I will share this with you: http://www.gicare.com/diets/Gastroparesis.aspx

Comment by Donna on September 29, 2009 at 6:49am

One other thing to try...I just started a multi-enzyme full spectrum high potency digestive capsule at a health food store which helps to break down carbs, proteins and fats. It seems to be workingwell for now. One capsule per meal--but you must be careful if you take any other medication for another condition. Digestive enzymes can interfere with meds that must remain in your system for a period of time.

Comment by Donna on September 29, 2009 at 6:40am

My doctor has suggested Botox injections done via endoscopy into the pyloric sphincter. This is supposed to relax the muscles and allow the food to empty.
Before my islet transplant I was only able to eat soft, easily digestible foods--so protein, yogurt and puddings became my diet although food was not something I desired. Since the transplant I have regained much more stomach function but from time to time I still deal with the extreme nausea and discomfort when I consume some complex carbs

Comment by marti w on September 22, 2009 at 11:08pm

i'm in a weird spot. my gastroparesis was diagnosed a few months after my adult onset type i diagnosis. it turns out my gastroparesis is due to my MS and just wasn't noticed until i went on a low carb high fiber diet with scheduled mealtimes. before i had just eaten what filled me when i felt hungry and didn't really notice that i was already eating just small amounts several times a day.
it's been an interesting ride so far but i've managed to get it down to not vomiting more than a few times a week with just diet and blood sugar control. reglan turned out not to be an option for me and domperidone is a pain to get since my insurance won't cover it.
good luck to everyone here.

Comment by Rebecca on June 5, 2009 at 4:59am

I was recently diagnosed with this additional affliction. Can you tell I'm excited about it? NOT! It's been a tough pill... or 4 (Reglan 10 mg.) to swallow. So far I'm having a hard time remembering to take all 4 pills- at their correct pre-mela-times during the day. I'm working on it. 2 are in my pill organizer so I at least get those in on schedule. I', still full all of the time, but somehow I manage to eat. I am still heavier than I would like since I also continue on my meds regemine of Cymbalta, Lyrica, and Apidra insulin also- all associated with weight gain. ( Note: I also suffer from moderate Fibromyalgia, hence the additional no-diabetic meds).

Anyway, I'd like to join this group. Food has always been my struggle and now this just adds to my nutritional, emotional, and psychologial issues with my diet. I can use all of the support that I can get.

Best wishes. I'm glad that you all are here -working together with information and support.
Rebecca B.

Comment by Michelle Reinhardt on May 12, 2009 at 5:33pm

I'm so sorry that I haven't been around. My life is just being consumed by my daughters medical needs.

My daughter has had the Gastric pacemaker, placed April 13, 2009. At Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. They have made adjustments already due to the continue nausea feelings and throwing up. There is no guarantee that this will even work, but its worth a try. My daughter has lost more weight. Not good. GI dr has now said no fiber in her diet at all, and only liquid foods she is allowed to have. Dont know how she is suppose to survive on no fiber and liquids. It saddens me to see that there is not much that can be done for gastroparesis.

Comment by Cathy on May 4, 2009 at 9:25am

Humm I think I will talk to my Dr. about this. Thanks. And good luck on this, let us know how it goes ok?

Comment by Barbara on May 4, 2009 at 7:02am

I have Gastroparesis as well and in July I will have surgery to implant a Gastric Electrical Stimulation, it is like a pacemaker for the stomach. It is suppose to help the gastroparesis and the acid reflux. I would suggest you talk to your gastroenterologist about it. I am scared and excited about anything to get rid of this pain and discomfort. Just my two cents....

Comment by Cathy on May 3, 2009 at 8:30pm

Hello, My name is Cathy and I have gastro on top of gerd and hietal hernia plus I BS. My stomach fills up so bad with food and bloats out it is really uncomfortable. Sometimes at night my reflux causes me to choke on my own stomach acid and it goes into my lungs. Talking about pain and burning. The next few days I feel like I have been kicked in the ribs. I take Nexium, zantac and reglan for this problem. I have been told for the reflux their is an operation but the gastro their is nothing but control and reglan.

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