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Continuous diarrhea & diabetic gastroparesis

Digestive Health | Last Active: May 7, 2022 | Replies (4)

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@johnbishop

Hello @jazmine, Welcome to Connect. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it has been for you after reading your post. I was encouraged by your mention of an upcoming appointment at Rochester Mayo Clinic in May. I haven't experienced your symptoms but I've had excellent treatments for other issues at Rochester Mayo. While we wait for other members who may be able to share their personal experience, I did find some information on what you may be going through that might be helpful to learn more.

"Gastrointestinal complications of diabetes include gastroparesis, intestinal enteropathy (which can cause diarrhea, constipation, and fecal ..." --- Gastrointestinal Complications of Diabetes: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2008/0615/p1697.html

I'm wondering if you might find the following discussion helpful:
-- Tips for your first Mayo Clinic visit and tests/appt schedules: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tips-for-first-dr-visit-and-testsappt-schedules/

Have you been to Rochester Mayo Clinic before? Do you have any questions related to your appointment?

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Replies to "Hello @jazmine, Welcome to Connect. I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it has been..."

No I haven’t been there before. I’m pretty anxious about the trip & whether or not Mayo will help me. I’m paying out of pocket for everything & really need answers sooner rather than later.