What can I do when in a gastroparesis flare?

Posted by lily21 @lily21, Mar 8, 2021

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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mgeller604 | @mgeller604 | Jan 10, 2022

In reply to @mcott "Is there anyone familiar with this condition who can answer a few questions for me?" + (show)

My husband has gastroparesis and is suffering with nausea, an inability to gain weight, and feeling full all the time. Doctors want to place a GJ feeding tube but he is not on board with that. He is otherwise healthy and seems to have developed gastroparesis after esophageal surgery. Is there anyone in this group living with a gj tube who would be willing to share their experience?

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)

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

fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 16, 2022

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

Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Jan 16, 2022

In reply to @fatz52 "My gastroparesis is getting worse. Any other suggestions on things to do or procedures to use." + (show)

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?

fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 16, 2022

In reply to @amandaa "Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse...." + (show)

Since 2014 and in pain Everytime I eat

tiabrooks | @tiabrooks | Jan 17, 2022

In reply to @amandaa "Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse...." + (show)

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.

fatz52 | @fatz52 | Jan 17, 2022

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

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)

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

brendaharvey | @brendaharvey | Jan 18, 2022

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!

mgeller604 | @mgeller604 | Jan 19, 2022

In reply to @brendaharvey "They taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now..." + (show)

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