Gastroparesis Questions

Can my DC family truly help me?

I know I have been absent for a while, but there are several reasons. I have been dealing with severe depression while fighting for my life with my job. Ever since I returned to work, there has been ...

Posted 13 days ago • 11 answers •

Are there any type 1 diabetics out there who suffer from severe depression and fell like giving up?

Hello everyone... I am a type 1 diabetic for the past 21 years. For the past 5 or so years, i have become very brittle and as a result my BS have been so out of control. I have developed severe ...

Posted 11 Jan 2012 • 7 answers •

Is it normal to experience abdominal distension and abdominal pain from gastroparesis?

Posted 9 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •

Should you use Relistor if you have gastroparesis?

I have a lot of scar tissue in my abdomin from past surgeries. I've been on Kadian, MS-Contin before that, and MSIR for my pancreatic pain. Is there any reason I should not use Relistor?

Posted 8 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

If Ive ever needed my DC family's love and support, can you help?

me now? Im slowly crawling back from my surgery. It really knocked me back a lot and I wasnt prepared for "behaving" myself quite as much as I had to. The first few days were typical after ...

Posted 29 Nov 2011 • 11 answers • 1 star

Time is flying so fast now, is it really going to happen?

Wow is all I can say. If you had told me 6 months ago, I would be depending on a pacemaker to make my stomach work, I would have laughed in your face. Except for the depression, fibro, anxiety, and ...

Posted 4 Nov 2011 • 15 answers •

My anxiety and stress levels are heading off the chart?

It may seem silly, I've been waiting for this day for months. The implantation of my stomach pacemaker is now less than 3 weeks away. I'm so nervous as this is a life altering change for ...

Posted 31 Oct 2011 • 11 answers •

Since we could all use some good news?

I wanted to let everyone know I have received my surgery date for my stomach pacemaker!!! The surgeon called and everything is set at this point for Friday, November 18, at 730am. I cant believe it ...

Posted 13 Oct 2011 • 18 answers •

Gastroparesis - Now there is an even longer delay on my pacemaker, how much more can I take?

I just heard from my surgeon today. Seems there are 25 people that are waiting for a pacemaker, and altho my severe case has me at the top of the list, I must now wait until Nov 1 to 15 before the ...

Posted 10 Oct 2011 • 12 answers •

Why does it feel like people think you are making your condition of gastroparesis? They look at you?

... like you're from Mars, say they've never heard of such. My doctor tells me to explain it as a paralyzed stomach. Then they really look at as if how could anything be wrong with you? You ...

Posted 5 Oct 2011 • 13 answers •

Is dilaudid good for gastroparesis?

Posted 31 Aug 2011 • 2 answers •

Im in search of support groups for depression & gastroparesis where you can talk about your?

... situation as well as the drugs you are on. I like the fact that you can talk about your drugs here, but it seems that is the stopping point for this web site?

Posted 20 Aug 2011 • 5 answers • 1 star

I was diagnosed with Gastroparesis, anyone had any luck with Bentyl, Zofran, and Mirtazapine.

I am currently taking Bentyl, Zofran, and Mirtazapine. Has anyone else had any luck with these meds for this condition? Im also on Erythromycin as well. They are awaiting avail. of a stomach ...

Posted 16 Aug 2011 • 5 answers • 1 star

Hi just joined and was wondering if you take propulsid how long have you taken it and how it works?

... for you and are you taking it for gastroparesis?

Posted 24 Jul 2011 • 1 answer •

I was just diagnosed with Gastroparesis, any suggestions on diet etc. Thanks?

Posted 5 May 2011 • 4 answers •