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Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!

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She had a virtual appointment with her gerontologist yesterday. Not much help though.

She said he said the pacemaker type device was mainly for those suffering nausea not promoting digestion. Though my research on it said it helps stomach muscle contract and force food into small intestine. Then we asked about acupuncture and again got "has not shown to be helpful."

So he changed one medication for another and up her magnesium to 800 mg to be taken prior to bed. Wow that is a lot I thought but kept my thought to myself as most doses I have read are 400.

Our PCP thinks riding a stationary bike might help her with moving food down out of stomach into small intestine. We went over to our fitness room and tried out the incumbent and straight up bikes. I think because she has balance problems (has to wear a patch over one eye due to double vision caused by diabetes in eye nerve and muscle) so limited to walking to prevent falling. So bike might work.

I was really hoping the pacemaker type device would really help and could stop taking more and more pills. Will keep posting our journey with this. Thanks to all with their feedback and encouragement.

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Darn, @jc76. I was thinking the same thing as you. Please do keep posting.