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Gastroparesis and Autoimmune

Posted by emmyboodles @emmyboodles, Mar 30, 2023

I was diagnosed with gastroparesis after Covid a year and a half ago. I am wondering if there isn’t some underlying autoimmune disease because it seems my body has gone haywire since getting Covid. I am wondering if anyone has any autoimmune diseases and gastroparesis? I have read about plasmapheresis treatments helping gastroparesis if patient also has an auto immune disease.

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pjbcorsi1955 | @pjbcorsi1955 | Mar 31, 2023

I have had thyroid issues for 60 yrs. Now gastritis

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terternat | @terternat | Apr 3, 2023

It is possible for someone to have an autoimmune disease and gastroparesis, although it is not necessarily common. If you are concerned that you may have an underlying autoimmune disease, it may be worth talking to your doctor about testing for autoimmune antibodies to determine if there is an autoimmune component to your gastroparesis. Plasmapheresis may be a helpful treatment option depending on the results of these tests.

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Apr 4, 2023

I have both. On remicade infusions for ulcerlative colitis and dexilant and others for gastroparesis. Have had nausea for 4 years and no answers. What is Plasmapheresis? I have been to Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Univ. in the DC area. Nobody can help me. thanks Mike

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hipie51pat | @hipie51pat | Jun 11 9:13pm
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@mikejjb123

I have both. On remicade infusions for ulcerlative colitis and dexilant and others for gastroparesis. Have had nausea for 4 years and no answers. What is Plasmapheresis? I have been to Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Univ. in the DC area. Nobody can help me. thanks Mike

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I hear you. It is so frustrating when your in pain n nauseous everyday for years and no help out there....why? I have sjogrens n gastroparesis plus heart disease n COPD. Nothing as bad as the nausea. Hope you find some relief.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jun 12 9:37am
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@hipie51pat

I hear you. It is so frustrating when your in pain n nauseous everyday for years and no help out there....why? I have sjogrens n gastroparesis plus heart disease n COPD. Nothing as bad as the nausea. Hope you find some relief.

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Hello @hipie51pat and welcome to the Digestive Health support group on Mayo Connect. I appreciate your post, most of us would agree that gastroparesis is a very frustrating disorder. My gastroparesis began as a result of surgeries of the upper digestive tract and it has taken me a while to find an eating plan that works for me.

As this is your first post, please share (as you are comfortable doing so), a little about your gastroparesis. For example, how long ago did it begin? Is there an eating plan that you follow that reduces the discomfort?

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Jun 12 6:21pm
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@hipie51pat

I hear you. It is so frustrating when your in pain n nauseous everyday for years and no help out there....why? I have sjogrens n gastroparesis plus heart disease n COPD. Nothing as bad as the nausea. Hope you find some relief.

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Thank you

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