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My gastroparesis was diagnosed in the summer of 2009. If my experience is accurate, it's the pits. Before I learned to manage it, I vomited frequently, sometimes in my sleep, which nearly asphyxiated me. I developed GI blockages, which led to fecal regurgitation, and diarrhea leakage, sometimes for days on end. Bowel spasms with or without diarrhea, can happen at any time. My management skills have much improved; however, I am not a medical professional, so take my advice with a tablespoon of salt. I take a dose of stool softener with every solid meal, a tablespoon of polyethylene glycol about every second or third day, and, because I have problems sleeping with a full stomach, my supper is usually Ensure or Boost, with 16 ozs. of water. I stay away from cabbage, citrus in any form, prunes, and I try to minimize consumption of beans, broccoli, corn, and onions. The standard medical advice is to adopt what amounts to the diet for an infant or toddler. Ugh. I tried it, as faithfully as I could, but it caused blockages and excruciatingly painful spasms. Sometimes I experience a bowel and a bladder spasm simultaneously. When that happens, I'd better be wearing high-quality protection. As needed, I use suppositories, enemas, and stronger laxatives.
I hope your tests will be negative for GP. If they're not, if you must deal with this for the near-term future, you have my support and best wishes. If you can add any insights or advice, I'll be eager to read them.
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