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I'm so glad that you found this video and I hope it helped to put your mind at ease. ❤

So glad it was helpful!

Hi! Aside from GP, I also have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, IBS, LPR/airway reflux, allergies/asthma, and SVT. I was diagnosed with POTS in the past but that doesn’t seem to be an issue for me anymore.

Thanks so much Crystal! What are your EDS symptoms? I have idiopathic GP and trying to find a cause :) thank you.

Grateful for the opportunity to help others!

Hi, Rachel. I'm so sorry to hear that you're struggling. It can be really overwhelming and scary in the beginning but it won't feel like that forever. Do you have my Quick Start Guide to Gastroparesis Management? If not, I would download that and start there. There's a lot that we can do to help reduce symptoms: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/quick-start-guide-to-gastroparesis-management

I'm sorry that you're struggling, Sabrina. I've been where you are -- I was also quite miserable with all of this for most of my 20s. The "good" news is, things can change so much with time. Have you been listening to my new podcast? You might hear something that helps to alleviate some of the misery: livingwellpod.substack.com/podcast

So glad to hear that, Destiny!! (And you might also like my new podcast then! livingwellpod.substack.com/podcast)

I'm so sorry you're struggling right now ❤️ Do you have my Quick Start Guide to Gastroparesis Management? If not, it'll guide through putting together a plan to help you feel better. You can download it here: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/quick-start-guide-to-gastroparesis-management

Jordan, that's the biggest compliment, thank you! I know all of this can feel so overwhelming but we're much more capable than we realize ♥

Joann, I'm so glad this was helpful for you! I'm not creating new videos right now but feedback like this sometimes makes me reconsider 🤔. (I do have a weekly podcast, though, if that might be helpful to you: livingwellpod.substack.com/)

I'm so glad this resonated with you, Deborah ❤️ On my podcast recently we were talking about how hearing someone else's "success" story is sometimes what our brains need to realize there are other possibilities for us despite the diagnosis and our current experience. I think that's my favorite kind of hope. livingwellpod.substack.com/p/is-hope-helpful

I'm so glad this was helpful to you!!

Hi Leah. No, I don't believe so.

Hi, Cynthia. This blog post might be helpful for you: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/blog/faq-how-do-i-manage-multiple-dietary-requirements I personally eat a gluten-free, gastroparesis-friendly diet so it's definitely possible!

Nancy, I hope the book has been helpful for your husband. I know this can be so overwhelming when you're first diagnosed.

@@csaltrelli It has and I've read it cover to cover. Thank you again for bringing this little known condition to light.

I'm glad that you're getting the nutritional support you need ❤️

I'm sorry to hear that! You certainly don't have to do or bring everything that I do but I travel quite often and I really love it, so it's worth spending a little extra time preparing.

Glad it was helpful!

Hi Victoria. I'm so glad you're here and this question is one of my favorite things to talk about. To be clear, I'm not saying that anyone else should have any particular experience of gastroparesis but, for me, seeing that my experience of life comes from my thinking rather than my circumstances has really changed things for me. It's not that we like or enjoy having symptoms -- I certainly don't -- but what I've seen and experienced is how much less we suffer when we don't add a bunch of painful thoughts and emotions on top of that physical pain. This blog might help to clarify things a bit more: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/blog/the-emotional-side-of-gp Also, if you haven't listened to my new podcast Living Well (When You Don't Feel Well), I highly recommend it. It's literally all about this very thing. ua-cam.com/play/PLXAk_p_qTXyaIbov1H0RfJhkfSXME_wD4.html Sending lots of good wishes your way!

@csaltrelli Thank you very much for explaining that. I really appreciate it. I was really suffering last night with a lot stomach pain in the center of my stomach and I felt at a despair and self pity moment when I asked God to help me and I came across your video and a doctor who was answering all gut related questions and she answered my questions. All Thanks to God.

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Yes, restrictive clothing can definitely exacerbate symptoms like pain, bloating, and reflux. Personally, I only wear wire-free bras and I wear them looser than I "should." I don't ever wear compression undergarments like Spanx, etc. or pants with compression panels, and no tight waistbands or belts. That's not necessary for everyone with GP, per se, but I think it's an important consideration. I don't see how our organs can work optimally when we're smooshing them all together in there!

No, that wasn't my experience. Enterra therapy is really intended to alleviate the nausea and vomiting associated with gastroparesis rather than speed up gastric emptying. Some people do experience improved gastric emptying but based on the studies I've read, the majority do not.

So glad you're here!

I've talked about artificial nutrition and surgical intervention for those with severe gastroparesis in other videos but, as you said, those are extreme cases. Most people who are diagnosed with gastroparesis will not require artificial nutrition. The purpose of this video was to provide basic answers to questions that apply to most people when they are diagnosed. Hope that helps clarify and hope you found something helpful in it!

Yes, physical activity, especially walking, can be so helpful! That's my go-to, as well. Glad you've found what works for you!

I've tried all kinds of herbal things over the years and ginger has been the one that I continue to use, more for the anti-nausea properties than as a prokinetic, though. I have a post about it here: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/blog/gastroparesis-ginger?rq=ginger Iberogast was also helpful to me, more as a prokinetic: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/blog/iberogast-for-dyspepsia-gp-ibs?rq=iberogast As far as the abdominal work, I don't think I would do it myself unless instructed by a practitioner. I've had a lot of abdominal work that has made my symptoms significantly worse and I wouldn't want to do that to myself!

@@csaltrelli thank you!! Do you still go for those massages that helped? Just found out I have EDS, so looking for treatments

I don't because my practitioner retired and I haven't found anyone else who does the same kind of bodywork. Fortunately, my EDS symptoms have been much less bothersome over the last couple of years, I think largely related to a reduction in mind-body stress (the pandemic was really hard for me).

Thank you! I've been so touched by the response and have come to see that the kind of content I create is really wanted and needed... so we'll see what happens!

I hope you've been able to find the information and support that you need. If you haven't already, I'd recommend downloading my Quick Start Guide to Gastroparesis Management. Someone in the comments recently called it "an excellent, easy-to-follow guide" and I think it's great for those who are newly diagnosed. Sending good wishes❤️ www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/quick-start-guide-to-gastroparesis-management

Day by day is it exactly -- that's how it all unfolds. I hope you've found information and support that's helpful to you. Sending good wishes ❤️

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with GP, as well as the additional issues. I hope your doctors are helping you find the right plan/solution for you right now. There's definitely no one-size-fits-all and if you're not able to eat the small, frequent meals, I would continue to ask about other treatment options so that you can get adequate nutrition. Sending good wishes ❤️

Glad you're here! I recommend downloading my Quick Start Guide to Gastroparesis Management. It's a 30-page eBook that will make sure you fully understand the diagnosis and take you step by step through creating and implementing your own management plan. It's very straight forward and actionable and I think it's a great place to start when you're newly diagnosed: www.livingwellwithgastroparesis.com/quick-start-guide-to-gastroparesis-management

I'm sorry you're having a hard time getting an answer as to what's going on. Gastroparesis has symptoms in common with so many other conditions that proper diagnostic testing is important. You want to ask for a gastric emptying study. It's a noninvasive test that will tell you whether or not you have delayed gastric emptying. The criteria for a gastroparesis diagnosis are a documented delay in gastric emptying, symptoms of gastroparesis, and the exclusion of other possible causes (blockages, structural abnormalities, etc.). I would try again to talk with your doctor(s) about your symptoms and your concern about gastroparesis, and specifically request the gastric emptying study, if necessary. Hope that helps!

Gastroparesis symptoms overlap with so many other conditions, so definitely a good idea to get things evaluated by your doctor. Typically doctors will rule out more common conditions first and then move on to motility testing like the gastric emptying study. I hope you feel better!

@@csaltrelli Trying Apple cider Vinegar in the mean time and eating smaller meals. I think my omaeprozol medication might be part of the problem. thanks for replying.

I'm glad you've found something that's helping!

I don't know whether you already have a diagnosis of gastroparesis but I either way, I definitely recommend talking with your doctor about your specific symptoms, as there are many things that can look like gastroparesis and vice versa. For example, vomiting in the morning and then feeling fine the rest of the day could be a result of something like GERD, or it could be due to gastroparesis from undigested food remaining in the stomach overnight, or something else entirely. We might expect that you'd have some symptoms at other times of the day with gastroparesis, but as I said, it's really important to talk with your doctor so that they can provide you with information based on your own health history and current situation.

@@csaltrelli thank you dear , I’m almost certain is Covid since cost me to breathe , I’ll test today to be certain