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Hi! Does anyone been diagnosed with gastroparesis. 4shaylyn
I was diagnosed with Atonic Bowel after I had chronic constipation since I was a toddler. I had taken every laxative and softener OTC by...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 28 4:54pm
Gastroparesis.........Now What? Using a wedge pillow and new routine.
I have Gastroparesis and doctor told me to use a wedge pillow and take my dexilant at night before bedtime. Been doing this about a...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Dec 1, 2022
Having motility issues, may be gastroparesis: Any thoughts?
hello, i really need some feedback. i have been sick for about 7-8 months and although i had my gallbladder out four weeks ago i...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Aug 17 10:22am
HAS ANYONE TAKEN MOTEGRITY FOR GASTROPARESIS - AND IF SO DID IT WORK?
I have gastroparesis which was diagnosed on a gastric emptying study. My GI doc started me on Motegrity. It is primarily used for constipation but...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Mar 19 9:07am
Why am I sweating at night like crazy from GERD and Gastroparesis?
Well I go through cycles. Will feel good for about a week as I have gotten GERD somewhat under control then feel like crap for...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 15, 2023
Gastro diet questions
Am having a lot of difficulty finding certain information. I have gastroparesis but I also have CKD and diabetes and am experiencing many roadblocks to...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Oct 27 3:21pm
Fundoplication problems?
Has anybody else had problems resulting from fundoplication surgery? Namely, twisted esophagus and gastroparesis? How do you deal w/ it?
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: May 31 5:56pm
Mayo Scottsdale Gastro experience?
Okay I'm going next to Mayo in Scottsdale to see a motility specialist for Gastroparesis and SIBO. Anyone been treated here or have advice? I...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Oct 26, 2016
Domperidone/motilium for gasric emptying
Can anyone tell me about their experience with Domperidone/motilium for gastroparesis-slow stomach emptying ? I know that its' not available in the US, but it...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Oct 28, 2022
Sucralfate
I have Gastroparesis and am on Sucralfate. Can’t tell if it’s helping or making it worse. Any others with the same diagnosis on Sucralfate or...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Apr 22 8:12am
Any new treatments for Vegus nerve injury?
I am diagnosed with Gastroparesis. I took a fall prior to the start of my pain. I hit directly on my tail bone on a...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Feb 17 11:28am
Gastritis, diarrhea, constipation, GERD diagnose can be mistaken.
Gastroparesis ? means Slow emptying. I see GI this Tuesday to schedule test. 2019 diagnose gastroparesis. 2022 diagnose Chronic Gastritis. My Chart is extremely helpful....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Nov 14 12:24pm
3 week pain clinic
Has anyone gone through the 3 week pain clinic? It was recommended for Gastroparesis. It is also $50,000. BCBS turned it down as medically unnecessary....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Sep 27, 2023
There is any of you have a stomach on the right side up and down like
I found out on what am I test when I was having stomach problems that my stomach was on the right side and it was...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Feb 3 8:21pm
Goodbye laxatives, hello liquid diet.
I'm a 91 year old male, 5'10", 170 lbs. and have accepted the fact that I have gastroparesis and started a liquid diet today. My...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jan 9 11:49am
frequent hypoglycemia when on tube feeding
my 25 years old daughter diagnosed with gastroparesis. she is not able to take either solids or liquids. She is on PG tube for gastric...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jun 11 6:53pm
Chronic nausea: What helps?
I am a 73 year old woman looking for someone with similar issues: Limb-girdle Muscular Dystrophy withcardiopathy(38 years) and now in congestive heart failure; Gastroparesis...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Jul 20 12:49pm
What is Autonomic Reflex Screening? What can I expect?
Going back to Mayo to the Neurology dept because the gastro there wants to send me for the Autonomic Reflux Screen. I read a bit...
Support Group: Brain & Nervous System
Last active: Jun 3, 2021
Will Gastric Bypass “fix” gastroparisis symptoms?
I have acid reflux with grade 4 esophagitis and severe gastroparisis. I have had the linx and two failed fundiplications, as well as a pylorplasty....
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Nov 21, 2023
Getting ready for NG Tube Evaluation: What questions should I ask?
I have gastroparesis and CVS, and my GI team has tried all kinds of meds and a Botox injection but I’m still losing weight/can’t manage...
Support Group: Digestive Health
Last active: Feb 20, 2022