@jaycip Yes, I developed the symptoms in error as the result of my last surgical repair of my AVM(ArterioVenousMalformation). I have been dealing with gastroparesis and have learned ways to control it. Do you get the stomach burning as well?

@jaycip and @avmcbellar what is Vagus Nerve Disorder? I have never heard of that. I would be interested in knowing what that is.

Hi @lsittll Vagus Nerve disorder is caused when the nerve does not work correctly to activate the muscles to aid in digestion. The stomach and intestines may not turn enough. Gastroparesis symptoms will be experienced. The stomach does not empty correctly taking foods a longer time to get digested. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, belching, bloating, heartburn, indigestion, regurgitation, or feeling full. There is no cure but it can be managed. Hope this helps.

Hi @bmont Did you ever confront your physician or see a GI physician for a consult with these symptoms? Scary. I do not have undigested food in my stool. Did it eventually resolve on its own? My troubles began when I got neuropathy. You would think the team of neurologists who performed my last surgical repair for my AVM (ArterioVenousMalformation) would question me. Instead, it seems I got ignored (it may be because they had no answers to my questions). Who knows? Through trial and error I have learned to manage my symptoms and feel much better because of it. I have always been my own advocate. My PCP is very helpful. He listens to me and approves labs to rule out any health suspicions. I will be happy to answer any questions to help.

I confronted my physician several times. We remained at odds. I was eventually able to see a Gastroenterologist. I had to bounce around to walk-in clinics. Eventually I found a physician that was somewhat competent and initiated a referral.

I ended up getting scoped top and bottom. By the time they got to the Endoscopy/Colonoscopy (months later) the symptoms were less severe. The Gastroenterologist said "You should really get your Doctor to send you to an Infectious Disease Specialist"... yeah, no kidding. You cannot make this stuff up. It took over a year to see a competent Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease specialist.

Glad you have a good PCP. It makes a huge difference when they are helpful and actually listen. How do you manage your symptoms? I have found pre-biotics, pro-biotics, magnesium supplements and an anti-inflammatory diet helps. Our symptoms are somewhat similar, and perhaps a lot of overlap. Any insight on how to manage the gut issues?

I could not find vegas nerve

Yes- car wreck- basilar skull fracture damaged it- really effects digestive system/heart