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What is happening?
I am a 55 year old male. I have been experiencing "stress" that is related to both the need to urinate and/or the need to have a bowel movement for several years - it is exhibited by significant perspiration. In addition, about 6 months ago I noticed a change in the odor of my ejaculate from the normal
"salty" to "heavy and sweet". Finally, for the last 4 to 8
weeks I have been experiencing relatively constant low level
pain in my right armpit that is always aggravated by sleeping
on my right side (my normal position). I do not have other pain.
I do spend considerable time on my computer and my mouse is right side but I am concerned that it is not just repetitive stress.
"salty" to "heavy and sweet". Finally, for the last 4 to 8
weeks I have been experiencing relatively constant low level
pain in my right armpit that is always aggravated by sleeping
on my right side (my normal position). I do not have other pain.
I do spend considerable time on my computer and my mouse is right side but I am concerned that it is not just repetitive stress.
Dear readers,
I am 18 years old. Last year, in January of 99, I delivered a beautiful baby girl. Shortly afterward I made constant visits to the E.R. with severe abdominal pain. Shortly afterward had my gall bladder removed. Still to this day I have the same persistent pain. At first I thought it was because of my diet so I started watching what I was eating. Still the pain persisted. Now I've resorted to one small meal a day. I've lost a considerable amount of weight. Still the pain pesists. I've had the upper GI done, the cat scans, you name it it's been done.The pain is unbearable. It starts off feeling like a pulsation right below my rib cage, then like a knife tearing me apart. Shortly afterward I began vomiting.(sometimes even blood)If at all possible I avoid eating. I also have problems sleep on my stomach because of the pain.My body is giving out on me. I'm restless and starving. The doctors can't help me.They have given me everything from Zantac, Prilosec, Tums, you name it I've taken it. Is there anyone out there who can? Any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
Sincerly, Jessica
Sincerly,
Jessica
I am 18 years old. Last year, in January of 99, I delivered a beautiful baby girl. Shortly afterward I made constant visits to the E.R. with severe abdominal pain. Shortly afterward had my gall bladder removed. Still to this day I have the same persistent pain. At first I thought it was because of my diet so I started watching what I was eating. Still the pain persisted. Now I've resorted to one small meal a day. I've lost a considerable amount of weight. Still the pain pesists. I've had the upper GI done, the cat scans, you name it it's been done.The pain is unbearable. It starts off feeling like a pulsation right below my rib cage, then like a knife tearing me apart. Shortly afterward I began vomiting.(sometimes even blood)If at all possible I avoid eating. I also have problems sleep on my stomach because of the pain.My body is giving out on me. I'm restless and starving. The doctors can't help me.They have given me everything from Zantac, Prilosec, Tums, you name it I've taken it. Is there anyone out there who can? Any suggestions? Thank you for your time.
Sincerly, Jessica
Sincerly,
Jessica
To Rita:
I have had gastroparesis for 10 years but not due to Diabetes.I spent much time reading on this by going to a nearby University Medical Center to the medical library. They let anyone use it regular hours. Libarians usually will assist you in finding textbooks and show you how to use Medline to read articles. If you spend enough time there you will know as much as most Dr.s in the field.
My gastroparesis is worse after evening meals, up to 5am sometimes. Your Metro-- med is called Reglan. Been around many years but has central nervous system effect in many people, makes one hyper , restless and can cause abnormal muscle spasms.
Past few years a med called cisapride(propulsid) has been used a lot. I havent talked to anyone with my problem that got results. However , have been several deaths reported,sudden cardiac. FDA told drug co. to put more warnings on it.But still on market. Dont know if appropriate for diabetic.
My small routine in am is to take about 1/3 glass prune juice WITH PULP with breakfast. Dont get as distended and keeps G.I. tract open which I think helps. Cant take it after supper cause dont want to be in bathroom late at night you know.
I have scrip for Ativan, take afetr evening meal seems to empty stomache slightly better than without anything. Take small dose. Im in 70s.
I have had gastroparesis for 10 years but not due to Diabetes.I spent much time reading on this by going to a nearby University Medical Center to the medical library. They let anyone use it regular hours. Libarians usually will assist you in finding textbooks and show you how to use Medline to read articles. If you spend enough time there you will know as much as most Dr.s in the field.
My gastroparesis is worse after evening meals, up to 5am sometimes. Your Metro-- med is called Reglan. Been around many years but has central nervous system effect in many people, makes one hyper , restless and can cause abnormal muscle spasms.
Past few years a med called cisapride(propulsid) has been used a lot. I havent talked to anyone with my problem that got results. However , have been several deaths reported,sudden cardiac. FDA told drug co. to put more warnings on it.But still on market. Dont know if appropriate for diabetic.
My small routine in am is to take about 1/3 glass prune juice WITH PULP with breakfast. Dont get as distended and keeps G.I. tract open which I think helps. Cant take it after supper cause dont want to be in bathroom late at night you know.
I have scrip for Ativan, take afetr evening meal seems to empty stomache slightly better than without anything. Take small dose. Im in 70s.
Hi I am a 55 year old woman. I am franticly searching for all the information concerning my ailment. I have been told by my doctor that the muscles in my stomach are not working, due to my diabetis. I am in constant severe stomach pain. Nothing seems to work. I have had the endoscopy for the doctor to find this out.
He has put me on IC METOCLOPRAMIDE 10MG TABLET TEV. This is not working either. No difference. Prilosec does not work either. He has said I have diabetic gastroparesis. The only symptoms that I have is severe burning in my stomach, and a feeling to have a bowel movement quite frequently. I am almost afraid to leave the house. The burning in my stomach is constant with no relief. Can anyone tell me if this is the best it gets. No medication is working at all. No relief. Is there anything that can be done? What should I be asking my doctor about concerning my treatment. Is there any other resources where I may get more information?
I was afraid to post here, but I am desperate for relief. Thanks to anyone who can help with any of these many and varied questions. May God bless you all.
He has put me on IC METOCLOPRAMIDE 10MG TABLET TEV. This is not working either. No difference. Prilosec does not work either. He has said I have diabetic gastroparesis. The only symptoms that I have is severe burning in my stomach, and a feeling to have a bowel movement quite frequently. I am almost afraid to leave the house. The burning in my stomach is constant with no relief. Can anyone tell me if this is the best it gets. No medication is working at all. No relief. Is there anything that can be done? What should I be asking my doctor about concerning my treatment. Is there any other resources where I may get more information?
I was afraid to post here, but I am desperate for relief. Thanks to anyone who can help with any of these many and varied questions. May God bless you all.
COMMENT TO KAREN AND APRIL
MY ENDOSCOPY SHOWED THE SAME THING AS YOUR DAUGHTER KAREN. MY DR DIDN'T SEEM TO MAKE A BIG DEAL OF THE PROBLEM. LIKE A SLIDING HIALAL HERNIA AND INFLAMMATION WASN'T THAT BAD. I DO NOT TAKE ANY DRUGS UNLESS I AM DYING BUT THEY DON'T HELP ANYWAY. YOU MUST EAT IN SMALL MEALS. AND NOT AT NIGHT. IF I EAT AT NIGHT I WILL BE SICK ALL NIGHT. I EXPERIENCE HORRIBLE NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, AND MY STOMACH BLOATS. YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR WAY OF EATING. IF YOU EAT IN SMALL MEALS I AM TELLING YOU THE SYMPTOMS WILL IMPROVE.
MY ENDOSCOPY SHOWED THE SAME THING AS YOUR DAUGHTER KAREN. MY DR DIDN'T SEEM TO MAKE A BIG DEAL OF THE PROBLEM. LIKE A SLIDING HIALAL HERNIA AND INFLAMMATION WASN'T THAT BAD. I DO NOT TAKE ANY DRUGS UNLESS I AM DYING BUT THEY DON'T HELP ANYWAY. YOU MUST EAT IN SMALL MEALS. AND NOT AT NIGHT. IF I EAT AT NIGHT I WILL BE SICK ALL NIGHT. I EXPERIENCE HORRIBLE NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL PAIN, AND MY STOMACH BLOATS. YOU MUST CHANGE YOUR WAY OF EATING. IF YOU EAT IN SMALL MEALS I AM TELLING YOU THE SYMPTOMS WILL IMPROVE.
Karen,
Possibly another doctor and opinion is in order?Pain killers
are very irritating to the GI system and can slow gastric motility also.I have ideopathic gastroparesis and
chronic abdominal pain and pain killers were never an option.
Sometimes Tricyclic antidepressants are usefull in treating pain.
It sounds like there is a issue needing resolution, not
"cover up drugs".A web site you may want to try for a diet
that may be more tolerable for your daughter is the
Jackson Gastroenterology site. They have diet plans for
people with gastroparesis but I think it would still be helpful
for your daughter.I hope she is feeling better soon.
Jeannine
P.S.-to get your question in,try in the morning.If there are
no posts for that date and you can't post, its probably because
they haven't "re-set" the system,so just keep trying.
Between 8 and 9:30 or so is a good time to try.Good Luck.
Possibly another doctor and opinion is in order?Pain killers
are very irritating to the GI system and can slow gastric motility also.I have ideopathic gastroparesis and
chronic abdominal pain and pain killers were never an option.
Sometimes Tricyclic antidepressants are usefull in treating pain.
It sounds like there is a issue needing resolution, not
"cover up drugs".A web site you may want to try for a diet
that may be more tolerable for your daughter is the
Jackson Gastroenterology site. They have diet plans for
people with gastroparesis but I think it would still be helpful
for your daughter.I hope she is feeling better soon.
Jeannine
P.S.-to get your question in,try in the morning.If there are
no posts for that date and you can't post, its probably because
they haven't "re-set" the system,so just keep trying.
Between 8 and 9:30 or so is a good time to try.Good Luck.
Sorry- will move this to a question area.
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