I think I might have gastropareses
 

For the past three days, I am having what seems to be horrific reflux that is causing post nasal drip and terrible nausea and burning in my mid abdomen to chest. I also have what feels like a lump of mucous in my lower throat when I swallow.

I was having allergies, so thought that was the problem until the bad stomach pain and burning came on.

I've been using nasonex and ventolin to open things up and they are not helping at all.

Pepto bismol and tums dull it a little but I am feeling sick and in pain. Is this gastropareses?

do you vomiting, and is the naseau chronic, feeling of fullness. what are you taking now for the allergies?

Gastroparesis testing is very easy. It's called gastric empty study and consists of eating some contrast laced scrambled eggs (you cannot taste the contrast) and then lay down on the imaging table for 2-3 hours while they scan and track the contrast to see how long it takes to completely empty form your stomach. It's this time period that determines whether you have gastroparesis.

If you do, then treatment is mostly lifestyle changes. Start by eating small meals and walk after eating (so gravity helps empty the stomach). Also avoid raw fruits and veggies that are hard to digest...like oranges, broccoli, salads, etc (there are gastroparesis diets online). Also avoid nuts and eating after 5-6 pm to help with nighttime symptoms (so your stomach can empty before you lay down for the night). Raising the head of the bed or using a wedge pillow will also help at night.

If your symptoms are really bad, then grind your food in a blender (the flavor is still there and only the texture changes). This helps to speed up the disgestion process by breaking down the food before it gets there.

If your lifestyle changes don't help (it takes a little time to get things going again), then there are medications to help. Unfortunately, the US has NO authorized medications for GI motility. Domperidone is the best medication for this and is available ANYWHERE else in the world, but not the US. Your doctor can write an RX for you to order online.

Hope this helps.