Living with Gastroparesis: My 22-Year Struggle

i totally relate to this!! i also was recently diagnosed with intestinal malrotation as well as an angulation in my duodenum. both of these were contributing to my gastroparesis and will be getting surgery to fix this. i was told time and time again that my pain was functional. sometimes, but not always, there is a mechanical reason behind the pain. if you haven’t been tested for intestinal malrotation, i would suggest it because many people go years with pain not knowing the cause. i hope everything works out for you!

Yes! I'm new, so really struggling to figure things out...my only appointment so far (since dx on 6/13) was to my PCP, an NP. Nice, but not terribly well informed onq GP. I seem to be able to eat at least a piece or two (haven't tried more) of my homemade beef jerky, made with a roast. But burger or thin sliced roast beef? Noooo!! And then I did something stupid on Monday, and ate two much, paired with a few things I am not supposed to have (WAY too much soda, because I was dying of thirst, plus fries), plus tried watermelon. It sent me off the deep end. I haven't had a meal since Monday night-- which I didn't keep, of course. It's now Friday afternoon. I feel weak, tired, and like a horrible mom to my 5yos.

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