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Ken Mark
Autoimmunes as you list are all related to each other as they are HLA type conditions. If you have one, you are more likely to have others. There does not need to be one primary autoimmune disorder. Are you being strict with your gluten free diet (i.e. being wheat free as well) and have they started you on thyroxine yet? Both those things will improve your gastroparesis and vulvadynia. Improving the vulvadynia will improve the cystitis.
Does anyone have or know of a person with gastroparesis?
I have been living with gastroparesis for about a year now. Mine is pretty severe, to the point that I cannot tolerate any solid food without vomiting and have lost about 1/3 of my bodyweight.
Changing your diet is going to be necessary, at least in the short term. Soft food, low in fat, low in fibre. Things like soups, yoghurts, pasta and similar foods are best . Have you tried any of the medications that increase the motility of your stomach? These were no good for me because of side effects, but a lot of people use them with great success - the two main ones are domperidone and metaclopramide. Another possible option is botox injections into the pyloric sphincter (where food leaves your stomach). This has very mixed results, but I am actually going to be trying it next week.
It's probably easier for you to ask any questions you might have than for me to ramble on here, so if there is anything in particular that you want to know please feel free to email me :-)
Is medication the best way to reduce depression in gastroparesis patnties?
Depression and anxiety are very real possibilities for those that suffer from gastroparesis.A dietitian might suggest that you try to:
Eat smaller meals more frequently.
Eat low-fiber forms of high-fiber foods, such as well-cooked fruits and vegetables rather than raw fruits and vegetables.
Choose mostly low-fat foods, but if you can tolerate them, add small servings of fatty foods to your diet.
Avoid fibrous fruits and vegetables, such as oranges and broccoli, that are likely to cause bezoars.
If liquids are easier for you to ingest, try soups and pureed foods.
Drink water throughout each meal.
Try gentle exercise after you eat, such as going for a walk.
Some people with gastroparesis may be unable to tolerate any food or liquids. In these situations, doctors may recommend a feeding tube (jejunostomy tube) be placed in the small intestine. Ask your doctor what is the best way to reduce depression gastroparesis's sister.
Take care as always.
For those with gastroparesis, have you had botox injections and did they work?
Yes and yes
What are some good foods to eat with Gastroparesis?
Skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and low-fat cheeses are okay for you. Soups that are made with either low-fat or fat-free broths are good, and they can contain noodles and vegetables. Eggs and no more than 2 tablespoons of peanut butter a day are okay. Cooked vegetables without skins are okay, as well. Fruits without skin shouldn't harm you, and fruit juices (other than citrus ones) are okay. Poultry, fish, and lean cuts of beef (occasionally) are safe.
I've provided a link to a website that has some good recipes and meal ideas for people suffering with gastroparesis.
Would marijuana be an effective treatment for gastroparesis?
Depends on your symptoms. Medical Marijuana can help with nausea.
Gastroparesis: do you absorb calories at all if you vomit the food after it rots in ur stomach?
The trouble caused by vagus nerve damage usually affects the person's ability to swallow, it doesn't necessarily follow they will develop gastroparesis. Food also doesn't rot in their stomach. Usually a gastroenterologist will try to help the person with some dietary changes and a workup to make sure there are not any other underlying aggrivations- like obesity or diabetes, that are associated with the disorder. Patients generally are advised to eat smaller, more frequent meals, low in fat and calorie and nutrition dense. They also tend to have more luck keeping down pureed or liquid foods, and there are plenty of those around. Ensure, just to name one. There are also medications to help control the desire to vomit and to help stimulate the muscles of the stomach. In a last ditch effort, the gastroenterologist can also install a feeding tube directly into the small intestine, a jejunostomy tube, which can allow for liquids to bypass the stomach. There are other more drastic surgical procedures as well, including bypassing the lower portion of the stomach. For the record, there isn't much absorbed in the stomach. The majority of your nutrition is absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum portions of the small intestine. The stomach is responsible for reducing food to a liquid paste called chyme that is delivered to them, and things like sugars and liquids are pretty readily absorbed quickly. That's why folks who suffer with this disorder do better with the pureed or liquid diet. The stomach doesn't really have to work much with those before passing them down the line.
Is there anyone out there who suffers from gastroparesis and has a "stomach pacemaker" implanted to treat it?
Gastroparesis will usually respond with adequate blood sugar control and prokinetic agents. For those who failed to respond with medications, a new management called gastric electrical stimulation (hope this is the one youre referring to) will be an option..it involves the use of electrodes placed in the muscle wall of the stomach and connected to a neurostimulator in the abdominal wall.
Has anyone had any luck with Erythromycin for Gastroparesis?
This is about the only drug available for this condition, other than Reglan. Some GI MD's are on the special permission list by the FDA to still use the old drug, cisapride.
There are other drugs, not approved by the FDA, used out of the country for this, an internet search will help you locate those. Other alternatives might include a surgical jejunostomy tube, or gastric pacer. Good luck, and take good care of your diabetes!
I am taking Motilium tablets for my gastroparesis condition, however would like to reduce the dosage...?
I'm sure your doctor won't have a problem with this request, if advised. call & ask.
How does Gastroparesis cause bacterial overgrowth?
Gastroparesis is a condition in which the stomach empties slower than it normally should. This is not necessarily due to the food not being broken down by the HCl acid, but due the opening of the pyloric sphincter and stomach motility, and even the movement of food through the intestines. If someone is severely constipated, the stomach will not empty as quickly, simply because there is no where for its contents to go. Food stays in the stomach anywhere from a few minutes (fluids, soup, etc.) to 2 to 3 hours. The fattier or heavier the food is, the slower it empties. If food stays in the stomach too long, it starts to ferment, and gives bacteria in the stomach time to digest the food further. This means that the bacteria have a nutrition source they normally shouldn't have, and can grow more. If food is not emptying out of the stomach, then it is also moving through the intestines and bowel slowly and in an over-digested state, giving that bacteria more time to "eat" your food and grow. SIBO is an overgrowth of the bacteria in the small intestine. SIBO cannot successfully grow in the presence of acid. When food enters the small intestine, enzymes are secreted from the intestinal walls, pancreas, and gall bladder. Some of these act as buffers to neutralize the acid.
OMG What is the Va Rating for gastroparesis?
Is that constant FARTING?!
You might not get a VA rating was this condition caused by military service? It can be controlled with medication and diet.
Just keep this in mind when talking to your VA rep...Assuming service medical records show the claimed disability exists, then it must be determined how disabling the condition is at the present time. Usually the claimant is scheduled for an examination at the nearest VA Medical Center. The examining physician completes a report showing his/her diagnoses and clinical findings. The condition you have is a nerve problem so it may be a hassle make sure it is in your records and make copies.
Does anyone who has gastroparesis have any good food ideas I can eat?
I think u should eat food that are easily digested like, potatoes, bread and crackers, and drink plenty of water. avoid eating meat and bananas. and also ask your doctor.
Does anyone have Gastroparesis? If so what kinds of foods agree with you?
Well as you know you have issues with digestion time with your food. It being slower than most you shouldn't eat foods that are high in fiber or high in fat because both of those food groups tend to make it worse for people with gasteroparesis. Are you on the pump? If so use the square wave bolus feature, also use the dual wave bolus..
How do I help my Gastroparesis without taking pills.?
Medtronic actually makes an implant that is especially made for Gastroparesis patients.It's called Entraa. It uses mild electrical impulses to stimulate the stomach.It is usually used or offered to patients who do not respond to medication.But can be a real alternative to pills every day.
Can gastroparesis cause memory problems?
I doubt it, unless associated with a severe and chronic disease such as diabetes.
Is gastroparesis common amongst diabetics?
I have heard of others without diabetes getting this, but those with diabetes are at a higher risk for it. My mom had it and I have a mild case of it. My mom kept her diabetes under great control but still died from it; I keep mine under pretty good control (not perfect) and am doing better after 42 years of having it than she did having it for 26 years! She had a severe case of gastroparesis where she had to take Reglan three times a day--and she was asleep all the time because of it. I only have to take it once a day (at bedtime). Good control of the diabetes helps it not to be so bad (or so it seems with me).
Does this sound like gastroparesis or GERD?
I am not a doctor, but at a guess I would say that it sounds more like GERD than GP, given you say that it is 'significantly acidic'. Regurgitation due to GERD is usually liquid, but it's possible for there to be some solid material as well.
Do you have any other symptoms, or just the regurgitation?
I have severe GP and my regurgitation and vomiting is accompanied by a lot of nausea, bloating and abdominal pain. Even mild GP usually causes at the very least a feeling of early fullness and often nausea as well. My understanding of GERD is that nausea is far less common, and that pain occurs in the chest area (i.e. in the oesophagus) rather than the abdomen.
Whatever the cause, I think you need to be talking to your doctor about it. Frequent regurgitation of acidic contents puts you at risk of complications such as oesophageal ulcers and strictures, damage to your mouth and teeth, and so on.
How long does gastroparesis last?
Depending on the underlying cause it can last from a short time to a lifetime.
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