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Anyone diagnosed with Gastroparesis?
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<p>Hi I’m a single mom who has struggled with GI issues since my son was born. When I would eat or try to eat healthy I would end up in the bathroom for 4 hours vomiting and having diarrhea until everything was out of my system. The only thing that helped was fasting. Everything I ate I had a hard time digesting . Scopes removed a colon polyp and upper indicated esophagitis first then several months Later gastritis. They prescribed ppi’s but that made the pain worse. Then I started to experience dehydration in my hands, weakness in my arms and legs , fatigue , nausea, constant belching , diarrhea. I’ve had CT , ultrasound , hida . All show Fatty liver but normal. Literally everything I eat I feel like I’m having an allergic reaction! Any ideas?</p>
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@petal0285 My late Mother would tell me that I was such a big baby that I moved her stomach. She had to be very careful how and what she ate. I developed Gastroparesis after a Nissen Surgery that was supposed to reduce GERD instead it damaged the hairnet like system of nerves that empty the stomach. I have written many times in the past so please look back at those hints.. The really important issue is to eat very small portions cut up very small of anything what works. My Mayo MN GI Doctor had to prescribe a anti-depressant (Mirtazapine) that would help me realize I had to eat. I have been on that and a Nexium Generic to reduce stomach acids for over 4 years. It is no fun to feel your best in the morning when waking and you are then faced with eating the rest of the day and evening to survive and thrive. I do not know where you are located, but you need to see really good GI doctors. Good luck
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@petal0285, I would like to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sure that dealing with these GI issues every since you had your son has taken away from that experience. Having to end up in the bathroom for 4 hours vomiting and having diarrhea until everything is out of your system has to be exhausting while caring for a young child by yourself.
You will see that I moved you inquiry to an ongoing discussion about GI issues and there are several members that have very similar issues and stories. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gerd-gastroparesis-neurogenic-bowel/ I did this so that you could connect with them and share your experience. @thull, @ken82, @darlenemeeder, and @pdilly have all had GI issues, and although you do not have a diagnosis as of yet, I am hoping the conversation that following with fellow members with help you to arrive at one with the help of your medical care team.
@petal0285 May I ask, how old is your son now? How long have you been struggling with this?