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Has anyone else been diagnosed with Vagus Nerve Dysfunction?
Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: May 23 1:08pm | Replies (55)Comment receiving replies
Hello Michelle, my vagus nerve was damaged during hiatal hernia repair surgery, nissen fundoplication. As a consequence, I have gastroparesis. I eat a low fiber diet, no fresh fruit or vegetables, no beans, etc. I have pain every day almost no matter what I eat due to motility problem. I take extra strength GasX and Zolfran as needed. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders has a lot of information and resources. I get their newsletter every month. Check their website. Your daughter may need to see a GI specialist instead of a neurologist.
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thank you so much Peck 1944! we are going to follow your suggestion and check with the IFGD. She takes xanax for nausea which generally helps but zolfran is the standard of care for cancer patients and is much safer. I too am concerned about my daughter's motility and the usual advice about fiber. I finally found a site that said an overabundance of fiber is harmful and I truly believe that. It causes too much bulk. I think an inflammatory diet would be a safer alternative. She has seen a neurologist, neurosurgeon, and GI specialists. They have not had experience with the vagus nerve and have not been able to offer advice. Ironically she is trying to follow the suggested diets which are primarily fruits and vegetables. Occasionally she gets severe cramping and I am wondering if it is from a buildup of fiber. Thank you again for your suggestions and I will forward them to her!