Recently diagnosed with Gastroparesis

Posted by lusi0610 @lusi0610, Jul 6, 2024

Hello I’ve recently been diagnosed with Gastroparesis and have a question please. I read about a lot of you with g-tubes and implants. Can I ask how long did it take you to get to that point? I’m very scared to think this happens to most at some point.

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I was told to take metoproclamide and when researching I see statistics show it causes Parkinson’s so I would not take it. I stopped eating. I’m watching carefully but it started back again now and I’m frightened. need help people.

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Hello. I was also recently diagnosed with GP. I was also fearful after reading the warnings on that med. But after talking to my dtr who is a NP I have started it. There is no guarantee of course but she told me getting Parkinson’s from it was very rare. We all have to make our own decisions though. Best of luck to you.

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Is there anything to help the nausea after eating anything, and pain under right ribs. I have had gal bladder checked, done diet, taken the new med Motegrity and am allergic to it. Now have symptoms of dumping syndrome as well. Didn't know you could have both, quality of life not good.

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Is there anything to help the nausea after eating anything, and pain under right ribs. I have had gal bladder checked, done diet, taken the new med Motegrity and am allergic to it. Now have symptoms of dumping syndrome as well. Didn't know you could have both, quality of life not good.

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Hello @hollie1955 and welcome to Connect. I can certainly understand why you say, "...quality of life not good." As I see your post indicates that you had a full Nissan 19 years ago, you might find it helpful to post this question in a relatively new discussion group on Connect. Here is the link:
--How Do I Eat After Digestive Tract Surgery
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-i-eat-after-digestive-tract-surgery/
I see from your post that you have already "...done diet," however, as you post with others who have had surgery and then have the symptoms you've experienced, you might find some helpful suggestions. There are posts in that discussion that deal specifically with "dumping syndrome."

In addition, here is a link to posts that discuss Gastroparesis,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/?search=Gastroparesis#discussion-listview
Have you been able to obtain a referral to a registered dietican at your hospital? This was very helpful to me after three surgeries on the upper digestive tract. I would encourage you to ask for a referral if you have done so already.

Do your best not to get discouraged; finding an answer to long-term health problems takes time, but it is worth the investment. Will you continue to post as you read the discussions listed above and share your progress?

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Having awful stomach issues such as burning pain in stomach, diarrhea, gas, weakness, and overall feeling terrible every day. Have been diagnosed with gastroparisis and am on gastroparisis diet, Seems like if I eat any solid food I suffer for 2 or 3 days, Only medication I take for stomach is nexium twice per day.

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Having awful stomach issues such as burning pain in stomach, diarrhea, gas, weakness, and overall feeling terrible every day. Have been diagnosed with gastroparisis and am on gastroparisis diet, Seems like if I eat any solid food I suffer for 2 or 3 days, Only medication I take for stomach is nexium twice per day.

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My daughter has had this since 2012. You will have to learn what you can and cannot eat. There is no easy fix. You will learn to manage it. Have you had a stomach emptying test which would be definitive proof? If not, seek another opinion.

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