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Old 03-17-2007, 07:05 PM
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Default Stomach Neuropathy

Hi Lily, sorry to hear that... how did they diagnoe it? I have the same - "gastroparesis" or paralysis of stomach and/or intestines.... shows down your ability to digest food significantly...

Depending on the severrity of it - there are meds that help greatly (you need to see a GI doc) - gastric motility agents and anti-nausea meds are usually used in combination as needed - and diet has a significant impact.....

(NO fiber, as little fat as possible - no raw fruits or veggies or red meat - some people can ear fish, chicken, etc. depends on the individual..., I belong to a gastroparesis support group - people get it for many reasons - not just neruopathy - but end results usually the same - so maybe check out their site (yahoo health group "gastroparesis" - they have recipes etc. to try.....

Some people just have it for brief periods - our members have all different degrees.... mine I got a year after the initial PN hit, and have lived on liquids only now for six years accompaned by motility and anti=nausea meds.... important thing is to find a good doctor who understands the condition (your neurologist may tell you that you have it - but usually will not treat it - you need a GI doctor with experiene with gastric motility issues.,.,.....)

Hope you can find some good help... just remmeber - fat, fiber, raw stuff is very diffiult to digest - so really watch those!
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