Gastroparesis and lactobacillus probiotic

Good to try the acupuncture (teas may be included). It really didn’t work for me (did it 3x), but that’s not to say it won’t for you. If you do it - stick with it & their diet recommendations.
Although my digestion is certainly slow, my stomach seems empty by evening. But getting up, moving around causes burping. Sometimes accompanied with slight headache tinges that come & go. I know I’m in trouble. Even if I think I’m
Ok, upon trying to sleep, I’ll feel & hear the familiar heart pulse in my ear, emanating into my head. Soon after, I’ll get these weird ‘ hills’ down along my left side (from side chest down to thigh). Then I know I’m sunk. Rounds of charcoal in water & deep Massaging of my stomach follows sitting in a chair. The gas will return & I’ll often not actually climb into bed til 4 AM or even later. As those symptoms buoy the night before, neither ginger or digestive tea or anything else I’ve found or been led to helps dissipate the building gas. Mind you, my symptoms never include nausea, acid reflex or such.

I take a low-dose Acidophilus-Lactobacillus capsule three times a day with a small meal and believe it has helped but I've heard others say it didn't help them so I guess it's an individual thing.

Gastroparesis can affect the whole body system but there doesn't seem to be a clear cause other than post-operative issues or diabetes (which affects the nerves including those in the GI tract and/or the vagus nerve.) But there are treatments for GP like diet management and short-term medication and many times they do help

I, too, experienced lousy follow-up and poor dietary advice after inpatient tests showed gastroparesis so had to research it myself with the help of my PCP and my nephrologist (I also have renal disease, diabetes, CHF, COPD, and other chronic conditions.)

I remember how scared I was when I couldn't eat and got so weak I couldn't function and landed in the ER about five times before they took it seriously and admitted me, gave me fluids and ran tests then put me on a clear liquid diet for a couple of days. The GI peeps followed up by handing me a diet which would have worsened my renal function and diabetes! No, thank you!

Too bad we have to be our own advocates when we feel ill and can't get appropriate medical help in a timely manner, if at all, but Google might be your best friend as long as you use trusted websites like the Cleveland Clinic or Mayo, etc.

Sending you healing thoughts and best wishes.

I have gasteroparesis and have it conquered by taking medication called Domperidone. Without it for 48 hours and I can’t function I get such pains in the stomach. I have been on it for over 20 years with no problems. I am not a diabetic and I have never had surgery other than endoscopy.

Hello !
Thank you so very much for all your helpful advice for others on your comment. Do you mind me asking what low dose probiotic you are taking? Thank you so from the bottom of my heart💜

Hello!
Thank you so much for your very helpful comment. I was just wondering how I can get domoeridone for my 22 year old grandson with severe gastroperesis if you don’t mind telling me please. Praying 🙏 you are feeling well. 🙏💜💚❤️

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help for my grandson I really appreciate it, and you.. 🙏💜🙏

Hi, I added a photo of the place I get Domperidone. Your gastro doctor needs to fax to 1-877-815-0062 them the prescription then they mail it to your house in 4-8 weeks, as it comes from Australia or Canada. Hope this helps!

Hello!
Thank you so much for your very helpful comment. I was just wondering how I can get domoeridone for my 22 year old grandson with severe gastroperesis if you don’t mind telling me please. Praying 🙏 you are feeling well. 🙏💜💚❤️