Posts Tagged ‘Gastroparesis’

Are you following me?

Posted in: GP Awareness, News & Notes ♦ Friday, April 30th, 2010, 1:11 pm ♦ 3 Comments

On Facebook, I mean.  If not, check out my page at Happier Bellies, Healthier Lives.  I post news articles about gastroparesis treatments and patients, as well as inspirational quotes and random thoughts that don’t merit an entire blog post.  It’s also a great way to interact with other GPers and ask/answer questions.  As the title…
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My Favorite Things: 2009

Posted in: Personal Experience, Resources ♦ Thursday, December 31st, 2009, 11:14 am ♦ 4 Comments

As 2010 approaches, I thought I’d share some of my favorite discoveries of 2009.  Some are directly related to gastroparesis, some are not.  But all were informative, comforting or inspiring to me in one way or another.  Enjoy!



Gastroparesis Survey

Posted in: Personal Experience ♦ Friday, October 2nd, 2009, 10:38 am ♦ 2 Comments

In an effort to facilitate the exchange of information between gastroparesis patients, I’ve created an anonymous survey.  Please take a few minutes to share your GP experience and knowledge.  I’ll post the info here when it’s available.  Click here to take the survey.



Did You Know: Chewing Gum May Speed Digestion?

Posted in: GP Treatments ♦ Friday, September 4th, 2009, 11:55 am ♦ 1 Comment

During a Gastric Emptying Scan at Mayo Clinic earlier this year, the technician instructed me not to chew gum or suck on hard candy for the duration of the exam as it could potentially skew the results.  Curious, I asked him to explain. 



Invisible Illness Awareness: 30 Things…

Posted in: GP Awareness ♦ Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009, 9:14 pm ♦ 10 Comments

Invisible Illness Awareness Week runs from September 14 – 20. This list is intended to create awareness and understanding about Gastroparesis, an invisible illness that affects thousands of people of all ages.