I had COVID in late August. And I have gastroparesis and a history of SIBO. Before that, I had been doing well, and treating with medication, probiotics and diet (modified gastro diet-moderate fiber and fat). I was having minimal symptoms and only occasionally checked in with my local GI.

Since that time, I have had increased symptoms, worsened by medication to treat a mood disorder (I stopped taking it and the symptoms improved some). Since COVID, I have had difficulty tolerating GI meds, the ones that affect motility now cause diarrhea with incomplete emptying. This leaves me with mainly three options: Motegrity (insurance won't approve it), domperidone (insurance probably won't cover it), or the botox injections into the vagus nerve.

Usually, I have been limiting my fat and fiber again. When I do cheat, I pay a way bigger price than I did before. I have no appetite.

I've been referred back to Rochester for further treatment and am out of work on FMLA. I have a lot of anxiety about needing to go, what options are. I'm trying to not think about it too much.

Has anyone else had post-COVID GI issues and if so, what was done for them and was there any success?