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Gastroparesis and gallbladder

Posted by palermo1 @palermo1, Apr 30, 2024

Has anyone with gastroparesis also been diagnosed with slow gallbladder?

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mcott | @mcott | Jan 11, 2022
In reply to @colleenyoung "@mcott, there are many members in the Digestive Health group who live with gastroparesis. Can you..." + (show)
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@mcott, there are many members in the Digestive Health group who live with gastroparesis. Can you tell me what you main questions are? I can connect you with others who can share their experiences and help answer your questions.

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Is there any one thing that helps; best diet; medications

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fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 16, 2022
In reply to @lily21 "What can I do when in a gastroparesis flare? Even water is painful to drink. I..." + (show)
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What can I do when in a gastroparesis flare? Even water is painful to drink. I am waiting for a call from Mayo GI clinic. Waiting is hard. I do take an acid reflux med, and Tums though the day. I also take zofran as needed, but thats not working either. Ive had a flare for 3 days.

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My gastroparesis is getting worse. Any other suggestions on things to do or procedures to use.

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Jan 16, 2022
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My gastroparesis is getting worse. Any other suggestions on things to do or procedures to use.

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Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.

How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?

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fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 16, 2022
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Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.

How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?

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Since 2014 and in pain Everytime I eat

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tiabrooks | @tiabrooks | Jan 17, 2022
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Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.

How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?

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I was diagnosed 7yrs ago. Ive been in an episode since noon yesterday. I take hot baths with a cup to continuously over belly. I took a muscle relaxer and a nerve pill. Ive used icy hot on belly. Currently using heating pad. I hope u feel better soon.

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fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 17, 2022
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What can I do when in a gastroparesis flare? Even water is painful to drink. I am waiting for a call from Mayo GI clinic. Waiting is hard. I do take an acid reflux med, and Tums though the day. I also take zofran as needed, but thats not working either. Ive had a flare for 3 days.

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I take platonix for acid reflux and reglan for gastroparesis it's been working fine. They both were prescribed by a physician. Good luck.

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mgeller604 | @mgeller604 | Jan 18, 2022
In reply to @brendaharvey "I have this. Physical Therapy in Louisville,Ky.. helps me more than anything. It is a very..." + (show)
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I have this. Physical Therapy in Louisville,Ky.. helps me more than anything. It is a very bad thing to deal with.
Wish I could get more help.

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what type of physical therapy are you receiving that helps with your gastroparesis? What benefits have you experienced?

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brendaharvey | @brendaharvey | Jan 18, 2022
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What can I do when in a gastroparesis flare? Even water is painful to drink. I am waiting for a call from Mayo GI clinic. Waiting is hard. I do take an acid reflux med, and Tums though the day. I also take zofran as needed, but thats not working either. Ive had a flare for 3 days.

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They taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now off my Med and using a Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative (a small amount before bed) along with 2 tablespoons of the recipe they gave me.
Belly breathing is so important. The massage they taught me on the 1 st appointment was a game changer.
I was constantly constipated. Didn’t even know to breath out with my mouth wide to produce a BM!
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mgeller604 | @mgeller604 | Jan 19, 2022
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They taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now off my Med and using a Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative (a small amount before bed) along with 2 tablespoons of the recipe they gave me.
Belly breathing is so important. The massage they taught me on the 1 st appointment was a game changer.
I was constantly constipated. Didn’t even know to breath out with my mouth wide to produce a BM!

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Thank you so much, Brenda! The weird thing is that my husband has not suffered from constipation, but these exercises will be invaluable should constipation arise. I am so happy to hear that you are doing better and very grateful that you have shared your experience. Best, Mickey

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Susan Maas | @susanemaa | Jan 19, 2022
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They taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now off my Med and using a Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative (a small amount before bed) along with 2 tablespoons of the recipe they gave me.
Belly breathing is so important. The massage they taught me on the 1 st appointment was a game changer.
I was constantly constipated. Didn’t even know to breath out with my mouth wide to produce a BM!

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Thank you so much for sharing these tips. I am excited to try these. Sue M

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