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DiscussionWhat can I do when in a gastroparesis flare?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 15, 2022 | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
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Have heard elsewhere walking after a meal helps. Am confined to a power wheelchair but do try to do gentle arm and leg movements after a meal though haven't noticed much effect. Finally have had a couple of days I didn't throw up and wasn't nauseated the whole day and actually was able to take in a little more substantial food besides juice and baby food, including peanut butter crackers. This last flare went off and on for nearly 3 weeks.
Fiber is problematic. As a diabetic I'm supposed to have quite a bit of it to help with blood sugar. As a kidney failure patient I have to watch where the fiber comes from to control potassium and phosphorus and protect my only kidney now functioning around 20%. As a person with gastroparesis I'm told to limit fiber to 10 grams daily and the best I can do is 14.
Like @peggyjean, I'm sensitive to dairy but need to avoid it on my stage 4 renal diet.
I'm tired of the struggle to juggle!