Anyone have any autoimmune diseases and gastroparesis?
I was diagnosed with gastroparesis after Covid a year and a half ago. I am wondering if there isn’t some underlying autoimmune disease because it seems my body has gone haywire since getting Covid. I am wondering if anyone has any autoimmune diseases and gastroparesis? I have read about plasmapheresis treatments helping gastroparesis if patient also has an auto immune disease.
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I too have gastroparesis. My liquids are more delayed than my solids. I have multiple CT and MRI scans that show multiple fluid filled bowel loops as well as slow small bowel follow through. I have hypothyroidism, being treated with synthroid, but, with the gastroparesis, I don’t know how much is really absorbed. I have has positive ANA tests that show antibodies for scleroderma and I have also had several abdominal surgeries. And, I have collagenous colitis, mast cell, Ehlers Danlos and POTs. My GI symptoms of nausea, pain and the inability to tolerate anything by mouth have gotten so severe. I am just trying to get some symptom relief and hoping to feel better but I also recognize that with all I have going on, it is important to know what is causing the symptoms. Some days it feels like so much.
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2 Reactions(I'm 75 and have gastroparesis along with mildly elevated blood sugar. ) I wanted to offer this comment: when you've had surgery and multiple meds, your gut flora is most likely killed off. Which can lead to IBS type problems, slower motility and even higher susceptibility to contagions. There are great pre-pro-biotics gummies available but my current fave is kombucha pineapple drink mix (Teazen). Bear in mind: this is not an overnight fix; building up your gut flora will take a few days and requires being consistent. Good day & good health!!
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