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Posted 3/20/2015 6:06 PM (GMT 0)

Hi there.

I've had GERD for a long time as most of you here on this forum. Recently, I've been experiencing what I think are "spasms" in my stomach followed by the usual burning sensation. It'll eventually feel like stomach cramps and my throat would suddenly tighten up and I would get quite nauseous. Has anyone experienced any of these symptoms before? And do you think it's related to GERD or to something else?

I haven't even been able to eat much due to the stomach spasms, the globus, and nausea. I'm starting to lose hope about getting better from GERD as it seems to get worse year after year.

Thank you for any of your insight on this

Posted 3/21/2015 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Those symptoms you describe are symptoms of delayed gastric emptying. Many GI doctors assume you must be vomiting to have delayed gastric emptying. But if you go to a GI doctor who specializes in gastroparesis they know this is not true.
Posted 3/21/2015 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for letting me know what the problem is, CAGU! Having an answer to these symptoms really eases my mind as my doctor doesn't tell me anything anymore.  
Posted 3/21/2015 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
Your welcome. The delayed gastric emptying test would be the test I recommend. The upper GI series is really not a good test for delayed gastric emptying since you do not eat food during this test..only drink a liquid.
Posted 3/21/2015 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
Also you could have an endoscopy to make sure there is no inflammation of the lining of the stomach since you spoke about burning. But the Nausea, stomach cramps, reflux are all symptoms of delayed gastric emptying.
Posted 3/22/2015 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks CAGU! I will definitely request to do a gastric emptying test from my doctor. I really fear endoscopies as I've heard how unpleasant the whole procedure could be and how terrible it could leave you feeling after the procedure's over. Just seeing the word "endoscopy" gives me the chills already!
Posted 3/23/2015 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I've had three endoscopies done in the last 2 1/2 years. Did not have any problems... but everyone is different.
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