Gastroparesis?
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Anyone else have gastroparesis? And even better--anyone else managing it without medication? Reglan didn't do a thing for me, and nothing else helped either. I've been trying to manage it diet-wise etc. but it's really slow going, especially as I'm extremely poor.
I can't eat lots of fiber things at all, even eating frozen veggies or whole-wheat bread can make me feel absolutely horrible, and it sucks when I'm supposed to be "eating healthy" because I can't do a lot of regular "eat healthy" diet tips!
Anyone else have the same problem?
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ann11007 Faelyn
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graythomas329 ann11007
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Uhggg - I know the nausea! I could describe the bouts of nausea I have been through over the past two years. lol .. terrible indeed. It's funny (sad) how we learn to "accept" and live with "maladies." I currently take ondansetron and promethazine for the bouts of nausea. Admitedly, I probably take it too much - but I hate the nausea.
ann11007 Faelyn
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Also the main thing is to take it easy as any physical stress seems to make it worse.
Good luck.
graythomas329 ann11007
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ann11007 Faelyn
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graythomas329 ann11007
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These "episodes" are pretty darned frightening - and it hurts too! lol .. I'm a pretty strong guy but they knock me on my butt. Basically, my lungs restrict so badly - I can't breath. On many occasions I almost black out, near panic ... but have to try and relax and breath through tummy. No fun at all! ;-)
graythomas329 ann11007
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graythomas329 Faelyn
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I feel your pain my friend. I have Barretts, gastroparesis, hiatal hernia, motility issues in both esophagus and small intestine, etc. Experience, nausea, regurgitation, severe asthma-like chest/lung restriction epsiodes, severe bloating, never hungry, ... it's to the point I just dont want to eat anymore. And I love eating.
Please stay away from Reglan! Bad stuff! Like you I can't eat veggies. Also can't eat any meat .. only fish (Tilapia!). I'm trying to eat only very, very small meals (it's so hard because I love to workout.) Example: One peice of tilapia and small amount of long grain rice or small baked potato (plain). I only drink water. Lot's of it - 4 liters daily. Cut out ALL sugars, no coffee, alcohol, greasy fried foods, breads, etc.
I agree - it sucks!! Life isn't much fun throwing up constantly, the nausea, etc. The last two years of my life have been pretty damn miserable in this area. The doctors haven't a darn clue! Racked up tons of medical bills with all of the tests they have run.
But we keep on fighting my friend!!!
ann11007 graythomas329
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I'm now seeing a medical herbalist who specialises in gastro problems. It's not cheap but so far I do think the herbal treatments are helping.
ann11007 graythomas329
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graythomas329 ann11007
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ann11007 graythomas329
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I am taking an adrenal mix which includes: Hypericum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Cynara, and Withania somnifera. Also L-Glutamine, a food supplement called Kapparest, and alternating between two anti fungal-bacterials, Pau D'Arco capsules and oregano tablets. She also recommends fish oil, vitamin D and iodine, these I had already been taking. I also take digestive enzymes with chloride although she did not prescribe this she said it was ok to take them.
luis17129 Faelyn
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Finally, learn to listen to your body. If you notice your stomach is staying full longer than expected, take a walk and don’t eat anything solid for the next meal. Have a bland soup and yogurt and perhaps some saltines.
Hope this helps. I wish you best of health.
Luis.
ann11007 luis17129
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Please let me know any tips especially for nausea I am trying those wrist bands next.
graythomas329 ann11007
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ann11007 graythomas329
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