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Gastroparesis and gallbladder

Posted by palermo1 @palermo1, Apr 30, 2024

Has anyone with gastroparesis also been diagnosed with slow gallbladder?

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kmr756 | @kmr756 | Aug 31, 2024
In reply to @palermo1 "My gallbladder works at 17% my Dr said it still works, and not really causing pain..." + (show)
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My gallbladder works at 17% my Dr said it still works, and not really causing pain so why take out? I agree with Dr since taking out gallbladder will cause diarrhea and probably other issues

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Wow! Can I ask who your doctor is. They sound amazing! My doctor was like you should but were trying to get a second opinion?

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palermo1 | @palermo1 | Aug 31, 2024
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Wow! Can I ask who your doctor is. They sound amazing! My doctor was like you should but were trying to get a second opinion?

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I'm in Venice gastronomy, in Venice fl

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jenac | @jenac | Sep 1, 2024
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Hi! I hope all is well! At 16 I started with tons of pain and GI issues. I later got diagnosed with Gastroparesis, IBS, Lazy Gallbladder. I am in tons of pain daily, vomit daily, nausea all the time, loose stools, diarrhea and constipation. I have tried everything the doctors are saying but nothing works. I am not with MAYO for gastrology. Should I try them? I do love my doctor though.They are also recomending gallbladder surgery for the lazy gallbladder. Thoughts? My hide scan was 32%.What help with any of these issues? Medication? Procedures?

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Have you been tested for EPI?

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kmr756 | @kmr756 | Sep 1, 2024
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Have you been tested for EPI?

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No. What is EPI?

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jenac | @jenac | Sep 1, 2024
In reply to @kmr756 "Hi! I hope all is well! At 16 I started with tons of pain and GI..." + (show)
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Hi! I hope all is well! At 16 I started with tons of pain and GI issues. I later got diagnosed with Gastroparesis, IBS, Lazy Gallbladder. I am in tons of pain daily, vomit daily, nausea all the time, loose stools, diarrhea and constipation. I have tried everything the doctors are saying but nothing works. I am not with MAYO for gastrology. Should I try them? I do love my doctor though.They are also recomending gallbladder surgery for the lazy gallbladder. Thoughts? My hide scan was 32%.What help with any of these issues? Medication? Procedures?

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I had same symptoms for weeks. I already knew I had gastroparesis but was so sick couldn’t leave house because I was constantly in the bathroom. Finally stool tested for a battery of tests and was diagnosed with EPI- my pancreas was not producing enzymes. I am now on Creon and although I still have some issues it allows me to live a somewhat normal life. Good luck!

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bmtrumps | @bmtrumps | Sep 1, 2024
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When I had Gall stones 10 years ago the Gall bladder was removed.. then when I had a bad prolonged GERD the local GI thought I needed a Nissen.. that was badly botched and Mayo GI said I had Post operative gastropanesis.. that was 2015.. since every meal is a challenge. Nerves used to empty the stomach were damaged.. But at 87 I am doing pretty well.. it's a fight to keep weight on..

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I had the same surgery you had for years ago because of acid reflux. They cut my esophagus and I was on a feeding tube for three months. Now I have Gastro paresis which I’m sure is due to the surgery. I had. I have extreme constipation because I can’t eat fiber. I, like you , am struggling to finding the right foods. It Is challenging

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bmtrumps | @bmtrumps | Sep 1, 2024
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Wow! I am not alone! I have gastroparesis and was just diagnosed a few weeks ago with EPI(my score was 53) that was after many many tests. I have started taking Creon. And I am told they are both life long diagnosis. I am depressed about this because I feel with proper surgery they could have been avoided. I made an appt with a dietitian in a few weeks to help me navigate. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!

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I have Gastro paresis also due to a botched fundoplication surgery. Can you tell me something about the medicine they prescribed for you? I have not been prescribed anything except for constipation since I can’t eat fiber with Gastro paresis, the constipation is horrible.

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bmtrumps | @bmtrumps | Sep 1, 2024
In reply to @palermo1 "I have mild gastroparesis, I'm on donperidone, that helps, alot, I asked my Dr if taking..." + (show)
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I have mild gastroparesis, I'm on donperidone, that helps, alot, I asked my Dr if taking out gallbladder would help she said no, I just eat very healthy, and lots fiber I detox once a week with dandelion tea, just in case of sludge in gallbladder, just something I was told buy others, it seems to work.

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I’m surprised you can eat fiber. I have Gastro paresis, and they have told me not to take any fiber because it takes too long to digest in the stomach. All the healthy things I used to eat are not good for gastroparesis because of that I have extreme constipation I think the best solution for me would be to go strictly on soft foods are soups.

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palermo1 | @palermo1 | Sep 1, 2024
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I’m surprised you can eat fiber. I have Gastro paresis, and they have told me not to take any fiber because it takes too long to digest in the stomach. All the healthy things I used to eat are not good for gastroparesis because of that I have extreme constipation I think the best solution for me would be to go strictly on soft foods are soups.

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Yes I eat fiber, because I also have mild chronic pancreatitis and mild gastroparsis, so Dr said its 2 different diets, so she said trial and error, so I've tried many different foods, and if I got a flare that food is off the list, if I feel fine then its safe, I tell you though in beginning of diagnoses, I could not eat fiber I would get pain and nausea, now I'm ok, you can't go by every thing you read online.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Sep 2, 2024
In reply to @kmr756 "Hi! I hope all is well! At 16 I started with tons of pain and GI..." + (show)
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Hi! I hope all is well! At 16 I started with tons of pain and GI issues. I later got diagnosed with Gastroparesis, IBS, Lazy Gallbladder. I am in tons of pain daily, vomit daily, nausea all the time, loose stools, diarrhea and constipation. I have tried everything the doctors are saying but nothing works. I am not with MAYO for gastrology. Should I try them? I do love my doctor though.They are also recomending gallbladder surgery for the lazy gallbladder. Thoughts? My hide scan was 32%.What help with any of these issues? Medication? Procedures?

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Reading up on gallbladders from a Cleveland Clinic post, and having IBS-C, wide-ranging food intolerances, and a redundant/slow colon, I would recommend focusing on the gallbladder issue and finding a specialist for that, as I sure don't have most of your issues and your gallbladder alone could account for just about every symptom you list, per my quick read of this Cleveland Clinic article (it is a great "gut" center like Mayo): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23932-biliary-dyskinesia

Also, check out the specialties of the gastros on the Castle and Connally website. It is not an MD "pay to play" advertising platform, as you cannot "buy" your way onto its list and it is supposed to list the top 7% of MDs. See if your current gastro is on it. Find someone that specializes in gallbladders that does surgery in your region or at Mayo or Cleveland Clinic. Many gastros have sub-specialties. I would want an MD/surgeon with a gallbladder sub-specialty if possible. At least for a new opinion, no matter how much you love your current Gastro. You have been suffering with this for a long time.

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