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Does Gastroparesis progress from moderate to severe?
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@celia16
I have never heard of a surgery for gastroparesis, and I am still seeing a gastroenterologist every year just to learn if there is anything new. I'm wondering if the surgery she had was something pertaining to her diabetes??
At one time my PA sent me to University of Michigan to see if anything else was offered there. I saw that doctor once and never went back because I don't want to take part in an experiment. They wanted to put shots of Botox in my stomach, which I can see how that could definitely stop the spasms in the stomach when I ate something my stomach didn't like getting, BUT, my question of how would that help my stomach to digest the food I'm eating if the stomach muscles are numb, went unanswered. I did not stop at the desk to set up any future appointments on my way out the door. I have a slew of sensitivities and allergies to medications and when I asked if there was a way of testing to see if I had either to Botox, he simply told me I wouldn't have.
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Interesting concept on the Botox that seems to see something they are broadening in use, my neurologist mentioned it for a different issue. It appears there are studies indicating stomach spasms may contribute to gastroparesis and the botox calms them which may result in better digestive flow. I have the same long list of allergies and sensitivities it runs in my family and sometimes the med team doesn’t seem to take into consideration but it can make treatment options tough. I would be the same way regarding the botox because our bodies seem to over react to ingredients maybe it’s autoimmune or other not sure but it’s real. Perhaps they can attempt a low dose of botox under the skin like allergy testing as I read online a skin test is an option but not sure if it’s sufficient may be worth re-checking with the doc.
I’m seeing a wellness way specialist now finding more information on how the gut microbiome also can contribute to gastroparesis may be worth checking it out. Good luck!