Gastroparesis?

Lyn8124 · 07-03-2009, 01:33 PM

Hi folks. I'm new to LCF and have been diagnosed type 2 for four years, though it should be six years because I was misdiagnosed for 2 years, possibly longer

. Two years before being diagnosed, in 2003 I experienced a problem with severe vomiting several hours after eating that I put down to something I ate, the episodes continued very occasionally until 2007 when they got more often. So I go along to a different Dr and he reckoned I had IBS and prescribed Fybogel. I took it pretty irregularly and was still having episodes so put them down to that.

A few days ago I was reading a thread on this board which mentioned gastroparesis (basically delayed stomach emptying) so I googled it and have 6 out of 11 symptoms. I think it is more likely I have this than IBS and I think my Mum has it too (she's also diabetic, 31 years). I need to tell my diabetes consultant which hopefully I'll get an appt for within the next month.

The sites said smaller portions can help but as a food addict I will have great difficulty with this. Also I am eating far too many carbs and junk food so I am starting an Egg/protein fast tomorrow whilst trying to watch portion size.

Does anyone else here have this condition? If so, how do you manage? I read the delayed emptying of the stomach causes blood sugar spikes. My consultant threatened to put me on insulin as my hba1c is 8.8 and the sites mention it as a treatment but i cannot stand the idea of injecting insulin as I watched my Mum do it all my life plus I don't want to pile even more weight on. I currently need to get 140lbs off. I keep thinking I can avoid it if I just eat lower carb and take my Metformin, 2,500mg a day.

Sorry for rambling and thanks in advance for any replies.

Melrose · 07-05-2009, 04:45 PM

Lyn,

My (late) husband was diabetic and had gastroparesis. He was put on Reglan/Metroclopromide (spelling) for it. He had the hardest time eating in the beginning. He would eat very small meals.

Please take very good care of yourself as diabetes is horrendous.

Lyn8124 · 07-07-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melrose

Lyn,

My (late) husband was diabetic and had gastroparesis. He was put on Reglan/Metroclopromide (spelling) for it. He had the hardest time eating in the beginning. He would eat very small meals.

Please take very good care of yourself as diabetes is horrendous.

Hi Melrose, tyvm for your reply. I am sorry to read about your husband, I think I read another post from you he died from complications due to diabetes?

I really need to sort myself out and start eating properly.

Melrose · 07-08-2009, 06:13 AM

Thank you Lyn, and yes, I have posted before about his illness.

May you find the strength to get through this.

PMoon · 07-19-2009, 10:07 AM

Getting my blood sugar down has been a real life saver for me with this. The gastroparesis was one of the major things that drove me to going low-carb and following Dr. Bernstein's plan.

It started sort of suddenly with me. I mean, after having acid reflux symptoms for a while. I started waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning (after not having eaten anything for 8 hours) and vomiting violently... throwing up solid food. My bg's where mostly in the 150's to 170's when that was happening.

But since getting my bg's down to the 80's & 90's--low carbing and taking a small dosage of metformin--those symptoms have gone away (knock on wood

)

07-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
Lyn8124 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8 Gallery: Lyn8124 WOE: M/E Start Date: 4July09	Gastroparesis? Hi folks. I'm new to LCF and have been diagnosed type 2 for four years, though it should be six years because I was misdiagnosed for 2 years, possibly longer. Two years before being diagnosed, in 2003 I experienced a problem with severe vomiting several hours after eating that I put down to something I ate, the episodes continued very occasionally until 2007 when they got more often. So I go along to a different Dr and he reckoned I had IBS and prescribed Fybogel. I took it pretty irregularly and was still having episodes so put them down to that. A few days ago I was reading a thread on this board which mentioned gastroparesis (basically delayed stomach emptying) so I googled it and have 6 out of 11 symptoms. I think it is more likely I have this than IBS and I think my Mum has it too (she's also diabetic, 31 years). I need to tell my diabetes consultant which hopefully I'll get an appt for within the next month. The sites said smaller portions can help but as a food addict I will have great difficulty with this. Also I am eating far too many carbs and junk food so I am starting an Egg/protein fast tomorrow whilst trying to watch portion size. Does anyone else here have this condition? If so, how do you manage? I read the delayed emptying of the stomach causes blood sugar spikes. My consultant threatened to put me on insulin as my hba1c is 8.8 and the sites mention it as a treatment but i cannot stand the idea of injecting insulin as I watched my Mum do it all my life plus I don't want to pile even more weight on. I currently need to get 140lbs off. I keep thinking I can avoid it if I just eat lower carb and take my Metformin, 2,500mg a day. Sorry for rambling and thanks in advance for any replies.

07-19-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
PMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 404 Gallery: PMoon	Getting my blood sugar down has been a real life saver for me with this. The gastroparesis was one of the major things that drove me to going low-carb and following Dr. Bernstein's plan. It started sort of suddenly with me. I mean, after having acid reflux symptoms for a while. I started waking up at 3 or 4 in the morning (after not having eaten anything for 8 hours) and vomiting violently... throwing up solid food. My bg's where mostly in the 150's to 170's when that was happening. But since getting my bg's down to the 80's & 90's--low carbing and taking a small dosage of metformin--those symptoms have gone away (knock on wood ) __________________ Cassandra The Thinker's Rock

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07-05-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
Melrose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Richmond Posts: 763 Gallery: Melrose Stats: Starting weight 3/23/09: 221 WOE: Atkins	Lyn, My (late) husband was diabetic and had gastroparesis. He was put on Reglan/Metroclopromide (spelling) for it. He had the hardest time eating in the beginning. He would eat very small meals. Please take very good care of yourself as diabetes is horrendous.

07-08-2009, 06:13 AM	#4
Melrose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Richmond Posts: 763 Gallery: Melrose Stats: Starting weight 3/23/09: 221 WOE: Atkins	Thank you Lyn, and yes, I have posted before about his illness. May you find the strength to get through this.