fibro and gastroparesis

Hi, Rhiannons~Ekco, and welcome! I do know some members have nausea and we had a mod that did have gastroparesis a few years ago but was never told it was from fibro. This is a first for me!

I did do some searching and have three reputable sites to share with you. Two don't mention fibro as being a cause of gastroparesis and one says "maybe". I know if I were having this problem, I'd see a gastroenterologist. I see a board certified gastro for my Crohn's disease. Yes, I have Crohn's and yet have never experienced what you are experiencing. Even if you have seen one gastro, it wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion. I've had doctors make mistakes with me and just the fact that you really don't think fibro is causing this problem means seeing another doctor could help give you peace of mind.

Here are the links I mentioned.


http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gastroparesis/basics/risk-factors/con-20023971=

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-disorders-gastroparesis

http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/delayed-gastric-emptying.html


Coorelating your symptoms with your diagnosis should be your doctors' job. I have several doctors. They are all board certified and also diplomates. I have an Internist, Rheumatologist, and Gastroenterologist to help deal with those issues. I have other doctors for other problems, too. I would suggest you keep a food diary and record what you eat and how you feel after you eat the food. I think certain foods can trigger problems with gastroparesis. This will help your doctor see what is going on. There are pain charts in Fibro 101 that can help, also.

Be sure to read Fibro 101...the first thread on the forum. There are links to good info about fibro and you will learn a lot there. You might find things that will help you.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. Don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you. Hope to hear more from you soon.

Sherrine

Thanks Sherrine for the helpful links and the warm welcome. I have been to 3 gastroenterologist. One at UNC is the nerve, gallbladder, fibro theorist. My regular gastroenterologist found the gastroparesis however only recently confirmed because mine stops and ... speeds up(?). Been to two RA's who can only recommend acupuncture and yoga. Saw a third one at UNC, however after seeing their gastro..I quit going to both. My primary is useless but that is my insurance and location. Saw a Neuro recently and had MS ruled out...smh...My Dr.s barely read my reports much less correlate. I fought to get things ruled out before accepting my diagnosis (still have days I doubt). My dad had crohns. So I aggravate my gastro a lot ; )

I tried the journal and it seemed that some foods aggravated my fibromyalgia pain, but only for a while, then nothing, then other foods seemed to. So when they put me on a ...fibro fog...some diet where I stay away from fiber, grains, fruits, most veggies, and fibrous meats; I gave up journaling. Eating is like a celebration for me (because I can rarely enjoy it). So I don't deny a craving when I actually feel a munchies attack ;)
Looking forward to reading and learning as much as I can. Thanks again!!

I'm sorry, I should have welcomed you!! I just realized you were new. It is a great place with wonderful, amazing people. It way my first blog too!

I also never had the gallbladder nerve pain until after my gallbladder was removed. I can always feel them coming on and increase in pain( like a contraction when in labor) they burn and are so painful. I have been lucky and they r not that often anymore. They use to take me right I to the ER. The pain specialist I went to actually cut the nerves that they thought were causing the problem and for the most post it has worked.
So many people have said it here. Although Fibro can have a ton of symptoms, you know your body and sometimes there are other causes for our pain.

It really does help talking to others who are living through and understand what we all are. I have learned a great deal too. There are things that I thought I was the only person who has felt something or has had pain in some odd place( Like tonight w you) and being on here makes you know you are not alone.

I look forward to getting to know u better!!

I am home from work with a flare. I usually always try and make it back after 2 days home and I don't believe I will make it tomorrow either...here's to another long night of pain and no rest.