Archive for January, 2010
GP Diet: Cream of Buckwheat
Since much of the typical gastroparesis diet is processed, packaged, or cold, a hot cereal can be a comforting and nutritious change of pace. The key is finding one that’s tasty and easy to digest. Related Posts:Breakfast is (Still) the Most Important Meal of the DayFAQ Friday: Meal Replacement DrinksRecipe: Really Good Low-Fat Banana MuffinsGP-Friendly…
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New Gastric Pacemaker
I had been having trouble with my gastric neurostimulator for the past 3 months — both with worsening symptoms and abdominal twitching. After adjusting the settings multiple times, my doctor finally recommended exploratory surgery to look into the problem. Related Posts:Let’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IILet’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IGastric…
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Quick Stat: Prevalence
According to several studies published since 2006, it’s estimated that about 4% of the U.S. population has some form of gastroparesis. For comparison, Celiac Disease and Crohn’s Disease are each estimated to affect about 1% of the population. Related Posts:Gastroparesis A”Wear”NessGastroparesis on the Today ShowDDNC Wrap-Up (Better Late Than Never!)I'm Supporting Gastroparesis Research…And You Can,…
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Review: QueaseEASE
After my recent surgery, I was really nauseous from the anesthesia and narcotics, but it wasn’t time for more anti-nausea medication yet. Instead, the nurse gave me a QueaseEASE aromatic inhaler. Related Posts:Seven Years Later…I’m Still Learning!Ginger: Gastroparesis Super FoodReview: Anti-Nausea Ginger GumQuick-Dissolve Version of Metoclopramide Approved by FDADid You Know: Chewing Gum May Speed…
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Pain: The Overlooked Symptom
While many healthcare providers are under the impression that gastroparesis doesn’t or shouldn’t cause pain, my informal Gastroparesis Survey indicated that it’s actually one of the most commonly experienced symptoms. Related Posts:Gastroparesis Survey: Complete Results
Gastric Pacemaker: 4 Months
It’s been just about four months since I had the gastric neurostimulator implanted at the Mayo Clinic. Unfortunately, there have been some complications and I’m now on my way back to Minnesota for a follow-up surgery. Related Posts:Let’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IILet’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IGastric Pacemaker: One Year…
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Health Counseling for Gastroparesis
As I’ve alluded in to in previous posts, I’m currently studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and I’m absolutely thrilled about becoming a Certified Health Counselor. Related Posts:C’mon, join us!Health Counseling for GP: What Others Are SayingThis Is Why I Love My Job (Claudia’s Success Story)
Review: Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum
It’s generally accepted that ginger can alleviate nausea and, as I noted in a previous post, it’s thought that chewing gum may accelerate digestion. So when I found this Anti-Nausea Ginger Gum, I had to give it a try. Related Posts:Seven Years Later…I’m Still Learning!Ginger: Gastroparesis Super FoodReview: QueaseEASEQuick-Dissolve Version of Metoclopramide Approved by FDADid…
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Gastroparesis in the News
It’s not often that we see stories about gastroparesis in the news, so I wanted to share this fantastic clip from KABC-TV in Los Angeles. It features GPer Kandra Burleson and her experience with the gastric pacemaker. Related Posts:Let’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IILet’s Talk About the Gastric Neurostimulator: Part IGastric Pacemaker: One…
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Share: Pick-Me-Ups
It doesn’t matter how positive you are or how good your outlook on life is, from time to time the frustration of living day-in and day-out with gastroparesis gets the better of us all. I think that’s natural and to be expected, but the key is not to wallow in it for too long. Related…
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