Gastroparesis with severe symptoms!
Does anyone have gastroparesis (low stomach emptying) and what are you doing to manage the problem. I was finally diagnoised with this condition this year after at least 3plus years of unexplained illness. Most of my symtoms were related to pain in the chest; deep back shoulder pain; lightheaded/dizzyness; I always felt like I was having a heart attack. But each time I went to the ER all the heart test came back fine and was told it was just acid reflux. I have been to cardiology; neuralogy; gastrology. I have had heart test; stress test;;thryrod; diabectic test; all kinds of blood test (only showed low vit D) MRI of brain; spinal tap. Finally had stomach emptying test in March - which showed 85% food still in stomach after 3 hours. I have had to switch to a no fat; low fiber diet - pretty much all liquid; soft (babyfood like) foods. If I do experiment and eat something that doesn't move through - then I end up with the deep shoulder pain; lighthed/dizziness;; numbness in the arms/fingers and over all wekness. In order to overcome this feeling - It seems to work by drinking just water /gator aid for at least a day. I just don't know if this all started by a nerve damage issue or if it is reverserble. I have done a lot of internet reading and there doesn't seem to be anything to do except eating habit changes. And no one else seems to associate the pain I have with the stomach - I never seem to have stomach pain - Only fullness; nausea; bloating/gas. I also am not diabetic. Which my understanding is a reason for this condition. If you have this condition - what are your symtoms and how are you managing? Thanks
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Yes there is a connection, first of all Shingles is an Autoimmune disease, which means you could have one or more. Look up Laprascopic Pyeloromyeotomy as this is what cured me. I see a Dr named Dr A, Hawasli who is very well known and is a wonderful Gastro Doc, Have you had a CT scan of your abdomen yet? This is what you need to have or an MRI. Best wishes to you.
Dear Paarak:
My son was diaganoised with gastroparesis a year ago and we live inte Sacto Valley
You mentioned that you went to UC Davis specialist, can you please send me the specialists name. Thank you
Try gluten-free diet and get an allergy test.
The digestive system needs fiber and whole grains to move properly. Up your fiber foods.
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This sounds just like me! So tired of it! I never know whether I can eat or not. Home from work today because I can't function 🙁
And I too have been dx with gastroparesis.
This is not only wrong, it could make it worse. If you have gastroparesis, a LOW fiber diet is recommended. Fiber and whole grains will NOT stimulate the vagus nerve!!! Worse yet, eating a lot of fiber can actually cause bezoars. You really shouldn't give out half hearted holistic advice. This could really cause harm!!! I hope that anyone here with gastroparesis knows better than to load up on fiber...you may end up at the ER with a bezoar blocking your intestines!
The anti reflux surgery is what caused my gastroparesis.
I was told the gastric pacemaker wouldnt solve anything for me. Im as careful as i can be keeping blood sugardown and just being vety careful about fiod choices to feel good doesnt always help. I wish you the very best. Write anytime!
I didn't get a pacemaker. They did a fundoplication (wrapped the top part of my stomach around the esophagus to tighten things). In the process he cut my vagus nerve, which caused the gastroparesis. I thought I was