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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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paulr58 | @paulr58 | Aug 13, 2022

In Canada there is a drug called Domperidone, Its not readily available in the states but you might be able to get it. This will help with digestion and bowel movement. Ask your gastroenterologist about this treatment. It helps me to manage during symptomatic days and has the least amount of side effects.

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kamama94 | @kamama94 | Aug 13, 2022
In reply to @peggyjean "Prayers For Solutions & Comfort….. I’m sorry you can’t exercise much….. try gently in a clockwise..." + (show)
@peggyjean

Prayers For Solutions & Comfort….. I’m sorry you can’t exercise much….. try gently in a clockwise manner massaging your tummy area to help with digestion…..it’s called “healing touch”…. It also helps in moving gas…. Gasx also helps me….. I do have gastroparesis myself. I have taken multi courses in helping my patients with discomfort issues in Healing Touch. When you gently massage the area yourself do it in a clockwise manner thinking your head as 12 O’clock & go from there….. You can also go online & read about healing touch…. 🙏❤️

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@peggyjean, thank you! Will try that and will look up healing touch! 🙂

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ZeeGee | @fourof5zs | Aug 14, 2022
In reply to @paulr58 "In Canada there is a drug called Domperidone, Its not readily available in the states but..." + (show)
@paulr58

In Canada there is a drug called Domperidone, Its not readily available in the states but you might be able to get it. This will help with digestion and bowel movement. Ask your gastroenterologist about this treatment. It helps me to manage during symptomatic days and has the least amount of side effects.

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@paulr58

I tried Domperidone in 2013 …. I had other stomach problems at the time, but they wanted me to try it and see if it helped anything, I had some side effects … I am getting old now and cannot remember what they were.

I got my prescription filled at a compounding pharmacy in my small town of Albany GA. I only got enough for two weeks. If it had helped … which it might have if I had not had other problems. .. I would have had to order it online to afford it. Insurance would not pay for it.

It does work great for many. I took Propulsid for a few months before they took it off the market. It worked well me.

ZeeGee

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sunnythe1st | @sunnythe1st | Aug 14, 2022
In reply to @paulr58 "In Canada there is a drug called Domperidone, Its not readily available in the states but..." + (show)
@paulr58

In Canada there is a drug called Domperidone, Its not readily available in the states but you might be able to get it. This will help with digestion and bowel movement. Ask your gastroenterologist about this treatment. It helps me to manage during symptomatic days and has the least amount of side effects.

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Have been on Domperidone (in Canada) for approximately one month now with no positive results yet. My doctor has asked for an ECG, as this medication could have side effects.

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Mary @1950 | @1950 | Aug 14, 2022

I take lansoprazole every morning with a glass of warm water. I can usually manage the gastroparesis by diet. Very small meals and snacks. In a flair I get back to what the gastroenterologist said. Cooked fruits and vegetables cut in half inch pieces and lean meat. No fats. Good luck 🍀 and hang in there! 💜🦋🤗

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willows | @willows | Aug 15, 2022

I take an amazing medication called domperidom. Without it for 24hrsvand my stomach is in agony.. maybe you Dr or pharmacist can enquire about it for you.

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