Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!

Posted by paarak @paarak, Jul 17, 2011

Does anyone have gastroparesis (low stomach emptying) and what are you doing to manage the problem. I was finally diagnoised with this condition this year after at least 3plus years of unexplained illness. Most of my symtoms were related to pain in the chest; deep back shoulder pain; lightheaded/dizzyness; I always felt like I was having a heart attack. But each time I went to the ER all the heart test came back fine and was told it was just acid reflux. I have been to cardiology; neuralogy; gastrology. I have had heart test; stress test;;thryrod; diabectic test; all kinds of blood test (only showed low vit D) MRI of brain; spinal tap. Finally had stomach emptying test in March - which showed 85% food still in stomach after 3 hours. I have had to switch to a no fat; low fiber diet - pretty much all liquid; soft (babyfood like) foods. If I do experiment and eat something that doesn't move through - then I end up with the deep shoulder pain; lighthed/dizziness;; numbness in the arms/fingers and over all wekness. In order to overcome this feeling - It seems to work by drinking just water /gator aid for at least a day. I just don't know if this all started by a nerve damage issue or if it is reverserble. I have done a lot of internet reading and there doesn't seem to be anything to do except eating habit changes. And no one else seems to associate the pain I have with the stomach - I never seem to have stomach pain - Only fullness; nausea; bloating/gas. I also am not diabetic. Which my understanding is a reason for this condition. If you have this condition - what are your symtoms and how are you managing? Thanks

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@bekka93

I was just diagnosed with gastroparisis a few days ago. My symptoms include: chest pain/heaviness/tightness, shortness of breath, every scent causes a trigger (newer symptom) stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, off balance, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, bloating/gas, body aches, heartburn, lightheadedness, right side of neck and shoulder pain, and a feeling of choking. I have gone to many doctors (within 1 year and 8 months now). The breathing part is the most that’s bothering me. I’m extremely stressed, depressed, miserable, anxious, and scared. I don’t like these feelings, I have lost interest in most things in life. I don’t even wanna get out of bed in the morning. Does anyone have breathing problems with this?...I’m still figuring this out, my doctor thinks it’s acid reflux (chest problems). I sure could use some support. Thanks.

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exactly the same about the chest and shortness of breath, ive seen sm doctors, i dont do anything anymore because of how i feel
have u figured out what it was ?

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This is what is happening to me. I don't know what it is or what to do about it.

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