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Anyone diagnosed with Gastroparesis?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 10 5:06pm | Replies (204)
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@maryflorida

I am in Florida. My daughter on the west coast has gastroparesis. Just got an email from her husband saying she is getting worse every day and he thinks he is dying. He does not overreact. I am waiting to hear if he wants me to come, but I don't know much about gastro. and don't know what a caregiver can do besides comfort. Please give me some instruction before I go. Thank you. She is 44 years old and has had this for at least 10 years.

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Nov 16, 2020

Hi @maryflorida, I know the angst and pain of being far away from loved ones in their time of need. The feeling of wanting to help, but being unsure of where to start. I moved your questions regarding instructions of where to begin to an ongoing conversation about gastroparesis in hopes to connect you with other members who are facing the same diagnosis. Perhaps they can lend some tips on things that family members did to help them.

I also wanted to share the caregivers group with you in case you would like to connect with others taking care of family and friends.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/meet-fellow-caregivers-introduce-yourself/

Do you know what your daughters current symptoms are? Does she have regular GI care?

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