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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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KMEB update on Gastroparesis!
I know it is a long time since I started the above thread but came across it tonight and thought I'd give an update to KMEB particularly!
Gastroparesis is still present. I have tried both prokinetic agents, Cisapride and Domperidone but the Domperidone has worked the best for me. It has reduced the nausea to only occasional episodes which is a huge relief.
Eating wise I am still mainly on liquids but for some reason can eat very small portions of white rice, steamed prawns, scallops and fish. Also tofu. At least this means I can order an entree size of prawns or tofu for instance if I am in a restaurant and feel a little bit normal. If it is too much my husband just finishes it off for me - hehe!
I have just this year been diagnosed with a gluten allergy which in some ways is no big deal as I can't eat breads, cakes, buns etc but have to now be aware of what may be hidden in liquid drinks such as thickeners.
I also have discovered that I have an egg protein allergy along with an allergy to a similar protein which is in milk, so a few adjustments I have had to make there.....otherwise Gastroparesis is just becoming a way of life to me now and I'm not fighting it anymore.
My weight loss has stabilised and in fact I have put on about three kilos. It doesn't look like I am a candidate at this stage for a jejunostomy or a gastric pacemaker....at least that is what I tell my GI specialist - who is a lovely man and very up with GP management.
I hope that you are doing better with your Gastroparesis! Any major changes?
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