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Diarrhea, malabsorption, dizziness, feeling faint, confusion
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I’m new here. My symptoms have gotten worst in the last year. I’m sick to my stomach or vomiting or have dry heaves everyday. I have developed food and medicine intolerance. Can only eat maybe small portions of rice and vegetables and plain bread throughout the day. And even then some days I am in the bathroom with diarrhea after eating. My gallbladder was removed some years back. When some of the same symptoms appeared back then. But there is no gallbladder to remove now. I’m losing more and more weight. I have periods of confusion and that’s really scary. The testing MRI’s , CT scans and blood work are coming back negative. My gi doc is repeating the testing with a CT scan of the Brian this time. I doubt she will find it. I’m getting sicker everyday. Really losing hope. I’m glad this website is here. It’s soothing to know I’m not alone. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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The stomach emptying test is painless. It’s just time consuming (4.5 hours) and isn’t always accurate. But there other ways a good gastroenterologist can tell, especially if you have an endoscopy and your stomach is full of contents. I’ve had it for years and always tested positive except for the last one. I got my hopes up that it was gone, but my doctor laughed and said it was a false-negative. My symptoms are worse than ever! Keep me posted. Here’s a link that explains the test: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17017-gastric-emptying-solid-study
Blessings, Peggy
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1 ReactionHello. I have constipation, intermittent severe diarrhea, nausea, occasional vomiting, and more. I have gastroparesis and autonomic neuropathy that affects my stomach, bladder and bowels. It can affect any autonomic organ.
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2 ReactionsHello @jensgrdnce and welcome to Mayo Connect!
Have you contacted your doctor about these problems? If not, do so right away.
I had a similar experience from a medication called Gabapentin (used for symptoms of neuropathy). As I was already taking the smallest dose produced by the pharmaceutical company, I had to discontinue it completely. However, in your situation, I would definitely contact your doctor and see if a lower dose of the anti-depressant med might be possible. If so, you will need to follow your doctor's orders on how to reduce the med. In the meantime, drink plenty of water (or sports drinks) to keep hydrated. You can also try using liquid nutrition drinks like Boost, Ensure, etc., in order to increase your nutrition.
As you feel that you are getting weaker, you should contact your doctor's office as soon as possible.
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1 Reaction@jensgrdnce Jen, @hopeful33250 is absolutely right, you need to contact your doctor immediately. If you are getting weaker something needs to be done so you can get the nutrients you need. Please let us know how things are going, and what your doctor advises.
JK
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1 ReactionI have been trying to get in to see him since last year. The last time I saw him I was doing pretty well. He's the only GI doc in town and his assistant screens his calls so unless you're bleeding it's not a crisis to them. I'm drinking water, Gatorade and using Ensure already, able to tolerate some meats but it takes a long time to digest. I suspected gastropareisis when I took elavil for over 10 years. I don't seem to tolerate any meds for very long.
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1 ReactionThanks for the information. I will check out the site. Bless you and prayers that things improve for you.
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If you can't get in to see him you need to leave a message for his nurse to call you. If no one will talk with you in his office you should undoubtedly call your primary care doctor and ask for someone there to speak with you over the phone. Keep advocating for yourself!
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