Tiffany, I have been suffering for years with severe pain that was recently (this year) diagnosed as gastroparesis. I had to advocate for myself. It seems the doctors do not look for this …. at all. A physician’s assistant actually requested the test and it came back that mine takes 278 minutes (instead of 90 minutes) to empty. I have been conducting a lot of research about this topic. There is VERY limited information and help. So many people have this and yet it seems to not be a priority. I am advocating and plan to make this a priority. I am not sure where you are located but there are a handful (or less) of places in this country that will help with medication and a Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES) machine that is like a pacemaker for the stomach. If the stomach ever starts to work right again this can be reversed. Some doctors are telling people like me to get a Gastric Bypass, which is nonsense. The weight is not the problem, when the stomach does operate currently to begin with.
Anyway, I am trying to inform people about this issue. Here is a link to place that can help: http://www.gastroenterologyassociatesinc.com/ if you call - ask for Mary Beaves @ 412-623-1309. If the distance is the problem, let me know because like I said there are a few….but in the northeast this is the best. If you have the test that shows the 112 minutes, then call them. PLEASE do NOT listen to the others, they are uninformed and are acting like it is not an issue. And please do your research about the Reglan, I was also prescribed that…look at the FDA website. It has many black marks against it. I am getting the GES implant and will take medicine. I hope all this helps and if you need anything further please let me know. It is an issue that you can pursue until someone helps you! Good Luck! Melissa
Tiffany, hey, I have gastroparesis also, and it took years before they found it. Everyone thought I was just not wanting to eat. It does matter what you eat and how much. Get second and third opinions and make them believe you.