My husband has gastroparesis and is suffering with nausea, an inability to gain weight, and feeling full all the time. Doctors want to place a GJ feeding tube but he is not on board with that. He is otherwise healthy and seems to have developed gastroparesis after esophageal surgery. Is there anyone in this group living with a gj tube who would be willing to share their experience?
@mcott, there are many members in the Digestive Health group who live with gastroparesis. Can you tell me what you main questions are? I can connect you with others who can share their experiences and help answer your questions.
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.
Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.
How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?
Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.
How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?
Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.
How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?
I was diagnosed 7yrs ago. Ive been in an episode since noon yesterday. I take hot baths with a cup to continuously over belly. I took a muscle relaxer and a nerve pill. Ive used icy hot on belly. Currently using heating pad. I hope u feel better soon.
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.
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.
They taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now off my Med and using a Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative (a small amount before bed) along with 2 tablespoons of the recipe they gave me.
Belly breathing is so important. The massage they taught me on the 1 st appointment was a game changer.
I was constantly constipated. Didn’t even know to breath out with my mouth wide to produce a BM!
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I have this. Physical Therapy in Louisville,Ky.. helps me more than anything. It is a very bad thing to deal with.
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My husband has gastroparesis and is suffering with nausea, an inability to gain weight, and feeling full all the time. Doctors want to place a GJ feeding tube but he is not on board with that. He is otherwise healthy and seems to have developed gastroparesis after esophageal surgery. Is there anyone in this group living with a gj tube who would be willing to share their experience?
Is there any one thing that helps; best diet; medications
My gastroparesis is getting worse. Any other suggestions on things to do or procedures to use.
Hi @fatz52 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear your gastroparesis is getting worse. I moved your post to a current discussion about gastroparesis so that I could introduce you to members like @mcott, @mgeller604, and @brendaharvey who have had experiences with this illness.
How long have you been diagnosed and what symptoms are worsening?
Since 2014 and in pain Everytime I eat
I was diagnosed 7yrs ago. Ive been in an episode since noon yesterday. I take hot baths with a cup to continuously over belly. I took a muscle relaxer and a nerve pill. Ive used icy hot on belly. Currently using heating pad. I hope u feel better soon.
I take platonix for acid reflux and reglan for gastroparesis it's been working fine. They both were prescribed by a physician. Good luck.
what type of physical therapy are you receiving that helps with your gastroparesis? What benefits have you experienced?
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1 ReactionThey taught me exercises to strengthen stomach wall muscles. Here are some pictures. I am now off my Med and using a Milk of Magnesia Saline Laxative (a small amount before bed) along with 2 tablespoons of the recipe they gave me.
Belly breathing is so important. The massage they taught me on the 1 st appointment was a game changer.
I was constantly constipated. Didn’t even know to breath out with my mouth wide to produce a BM!