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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Gastric Peresis
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Gastric Peresis
by charlottehuff, Apr 04, 2008 02:46AM
I am 28 yar old female, non diabetic who suffers from severe gastric peresis. I have had a j tube and a gastric pacemaker placed a year ago. I was doing great with the pacer for about a year and have just hit the wall again. I am vomitting at least 10 -15 times a day and also having to take heavy narcotics for the pain. I am wondering or really begging to find out if there are any other treatments I should try ( I am allergic to reglan and domperidone didn't work, I also take marinol and have tried e-mycin) I have heard that gastric bypass might be an answer however my surgeon doesn't think it would work. If you have any information will you please email me. at ***@****. Thank you in advance
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Apr 04, 2008 07:59PM
, Apr 04, 2008 07:59PM
Unfortunately, I cannot think of anything further.
The gastric pacemaker is the most invasive option. Reglan and e-mycin are also the traditional medical options.
I am not aware of gastric bypass being an option.
You can seek another GI opinion at a major academic medical center.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
The gastric pacemaker is the most invasive option. Reglan and e-mycin are also the traditional medical options.
I am not aware of gastric bypass being an option.
You can seek another GI opinion at a major academic medical center.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
