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18811274 tn?1468284191

Idiopathic Gastroparesis

I have had Crohn's Disease since I was around 14. I am 61. Seven bowel surgeries, IBS, chronic pancreatitis describes my life in a nut shell. I am in constant pain. A colonoscopy last month show the crohn's is again active again and my stomach is not emptying properly thus the Idiopathic Gastroparesis diagnosis. I have read everything and anything I can get my hands on about this and my question is this. It appears that very little can be done for this condition. {Reglan was one drug mentioned but been there done that, had the bad reaction, was lucky it went away once I was off it.} Obviously my diet is already difficult. Is it even possible to work with easing the systems through diet. I'm eating 6 small meals rather than three large. I have lost nearly all my colon and over half my small bowel to surgeries. TPN was attempted but I'm prone to infection, the high glucose in the TPN, the infection left unchecked after treatment put me out cold for 3 days, 105 temp and I barely survived Endocarditis. I really don't want more medication, more anything at this point. I really just want to find a way to not constantly be in pain. I'm on pain medication through a pain center but the fact I'm throwing up a lot and my stomach doesn't empty correctly is causing all of my medications to be less effective. Is there an easy answer to this like.....just don't eat this or that kind of thing?
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1530171 tn?1448129593
Hi Cronsareus.
You have been dealt a tough hand my friend.
There's nothing that will help change the past, however, there might be
a thing or two you can do to hopefully alleviate your suffering.

1. DMSO transdermal therapy.
30% solution using distilled water on your freshly & well washed body,
(10% solution on neck and above) .
A few thin applications are better.
To enhance effectiveness, you may want to add some teat tree oil or
black seed oil (Nigella Sativa) but only add a couple drops at first and increase gradually.
2. Injectible/IV liquid anti-inflammatory cocktail (anti-TNF & anti IL-1b and anti-IL-6) through a Naturopathic Doctor, experienced in this field.

Best wishes,
Niko
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