Hi,
After having all those symptoms for years and been poked prodded and investigated from both ends, all manner of diagnosis have been theorised through my journey, with no actual proof to back them up. Latest diagnosis is Autonomic polyneuropathy (ANS) which gives me SIBO regularly. This came about from gas testing the stomach, finally some hard evidence. It took an astute ED Dr to recognise the Autonomia symptoms, otherwise I would still be none the wiser. With no treatment for ANS I have been able to throw away all the medication that was supposed to deal with the symptoms and now concentrate on SIBO medication when required. With no hope of stopping the symptoms I'm left dealing with them as best I can in my own way. Whatever works for me is what I do to get though the days. Having good days is now a thing of the past with each day a challenge to get through. Some days it is sitting it out waiting for a "better" day to come. My days are spent trying to manage the corrupted digestive system which has become a permanent feature of life for me and trying to ignore the other symptoms ANS causes randomly. I'm left in limbo unable to get the help I would like, but acknowledging that there is no help available anyway. All I can do is wait for ANS to stop the heart and end this invasive disease.
Cheers

Please keep me posted on your condition. I was diagnosed with gastroparesis about eight months ago. I have always suffered from constipation and now it is horrible with gastroparesis. They don’t want you to eat any raw salads, nuts, fiber, etc. I had a fun application operation for years ago and they cut my esophagus and I think damage my stomach. I had it because of heartburn now the heartburn is back and the constipation is horrible. My food stays in for a couple of days at least and, like you I have the swollen stomach. I am now taking lactose every eight hours sometimes it helps they called in a new drug for me, but I found out it was 500 of month and I can’t afford that , so still trying to figure out what foods I can eat that don’t give me heartburn or make me so bloated

@bmtrumps hi, shawnkthryn here. I've gotten off all supplements. Mirilax, Metamucil, the bottle w a purple cap. GERD med stopped 3-4 wks. Four days w regular bm. Tonight 1st time I'm w D since 12/12/23. I'm eating sunshine bars. Peeled potatoes, carrots w ginger (for pepper) & Lil bouillon. Stopped all spices incl s&p. Squash, sweet potatoes. No seeds, no popcorn, no preservatives no meat. Boost 30g protein 2-3 a day. Drinking juice diluted w water. Gastroparesis- slow to empty; I'd only go 1x wk - 10 days. Trying to get my biological clock working w o all the taking stuff everytime I turn around. Let you know re my appt this Tues. & food emptying test. Wish you the best. Oh stop rice & corn. Can fruit & can veggies. I'm at 83#'s. Was 105 wt prior to all the crap.

I have similar issues. Had a craniotomy due to bacterial meningitis of my brain in 2014. During this hospitalization I got pancreatic due my gallbladder being full of stones. It was removed in the fall of 2014. I have frequent BMs too. A lot of running to the bathroom. I am experimenting with dietary changes too. Bread bothers me but I will try your suggestion about sour dough bread. I love peanut butter that defininatelt causes bad constipation for me. Beans help me but too much and I have diarrhea. Just now realizing how stress impacts my bowels and I have ptsd. Definitely helped by lots of water. Just know learning caffeine can cause constipation with me too. And I like diet pepsi. So I am working on this as well. I get paid soon so I am going to try senna tea. And also working on reducing meat too. Any other ideas are appreciated.