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Test to diagnosis Gastroparesis

Posted by anitannapa @anitannapa, Oct 11, 2024

Does anyone know what the "standard" meal is for testing if you have Gastroparesis (Delayed Emptying of the Stomach)? It appears the meal that should be given to see how your body is able to digest it within a 4hr period is different depending on where you get it done. That doesn't make sense yet everything I read states this is the most important part of the test for the correct diagnosis. Does anyone know what Mayo or Stanford uses as their meal? Thx!

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baguette | @baguette | Apr 3, 2024
In reply to @leelou03 "I'm getting tested for gastroparesis, I had a test in 2018 but was never told I..." + (show)
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I'm getting tested for gastroparesis, I had a test in 2018 but was never told I was borderline on my stomach not emptying. I've had stomach problems a long time , GERD, reflux, bloating, can't eat much and my constant cough. Some digestive problems can cause chronic cough. So it's the "rule out this game" now. Next stop my pulmonologist.

Have a great day and any information is welcomed

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The cough could be laryngopharyngeal reflux, LRP, which developed because of other issues. See if this information can provide you relief for part of your problems: https://jamiekoufman.com. So sorry you are going through all this.

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artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | Apr 6, 2024
In reply to @bonez3861 "I have gastroparesis for the last 10 year's complicated with malabsorption and chronic nausea. I am..." + (show)
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I have gastroparesis for the last 10 year's complicated with malabsorption and chronic nausea. I am on a feeding tube into my small intestine and pump fed and flushed for 18 hours a day. It is not a kind disease. Some people can have it not as bad and still eat 5 small meals a day. I honestly hope you don't have it because it never goes away and seems to get worse as the years go by. I hope they can find a curable problem that you are having. Love and prayers ❤️ 🙏 ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

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What are your symptoms? I was diagnosed over 15 years ago. I have problems with nausea, vomiting, and I can go for days without eating. It’s one of the major signs of neuropathy.

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bonez3861 | @bonez3861 | Apr 6, 2024
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What are your symptoms? I was diagnosed over 15 years ago. I have problems with nausea, vomiting, and I can go for days without eating. It’s one of the major signs of neuropathy.

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I started losing alot of weight and nausea and vomiting 🤢 24/7. I have severe malabsorption and malnutrition. I do also have 2 types of neuropathy. I have been on a feeding tube and pump fed into my intestines for the last ten year's. I have many gastric problems and chronic pancreatitis. They all seem to be getting worse every year. I have bile reflux that has damaged my esophagus and I have barrett's esophagus. Now I also have Olgivie Syndrome that temporarily paralyzes my colon,intestines and bowels. They are trying medication but I am still struggling badly.

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palermo1 | @palermo1 | May 14, 2024
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The cough could be laryngopharyngeal reflux, LRP, which developed because of other issues. See if this information can provide you relief for part of your problems: https://jamiekoufman.com. So sorry you are going through all this.

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I have this cough at. Night so it has to do with digestive problems which I have.

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marquis113 | @marquis113 | May 17, 2024
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I'm getting tested for gastroparesis, I had a test in 2018 but was never told I was borderline on my stomach not emptying. I've had stomach problems a long time , GERD, reflux, bloating, can't eat much and my constant cough. Some digestive problems can cause chronic cough. So it's the "rule out this game" now. Next stop my pulmonologist.

Have a great day and any information is welcomed

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Diagnosed after ten years on tramadol. Given reglan which helps but is not a long term med. Calmed my symptoms down. I take intermittently when I have flares. Also on a low fiber diet.

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standinginfaith | @standinginfaith | Oct 12, 2024

I had oatmeal for mine at a hospital in Ft Smith AR..and it worked fine.. they offered scrambled eggs.. but I don't eat eggs.. so the other option was oatmeal.. worked just fine..good luck to you!!

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tsch | @tsch | Oct 13, 2024

My daughter had scrambled eggs in FL hospital about 13 years ago. Was definitive for diagnosis

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anitannapa | @anitannapa | Oct 13, 2024
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My daughter had scrambled eggs in FL hospital about 13 years ago. Was definitive for diagnosis

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Thanks! Did she have anything else? It seems eggs are used in the meal and served with white toast, water-4oz and jelly/jam.

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anitannapa | @anitannapa | Oct 13, 2024
In reply to @standinginfaith "I had oatmeal for mine at a hospital in Ft Smith AR..and it worked fine.. they..." + (show)
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I had oatmeal for mine at a hospital in Ft Smith AR..and it worked fine.. they offered scrambled eggs.. but I don't eat eggs.. so the other option was oatmeal.. worked just fine..good luck to you!!

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Thanks!

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coralbells1 | @coralbells1 | Oct 13, 2024

When I had my Gastroperisous test I was given scrambled eggs with the xray “dye” in it and 2 toast sandwiches with margarine and jam and a little bit of water. My digestive system is 4 hours behind.

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