delayed gastric emptying

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have a question, my son was diagnosed with Delayed Gastric Emptying. I do

realize that CMT isn't the cause of everything, but after reading up on it one

of the the things that can cause it is nervous system diseases.

Does anyone have this? If so any info on it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Carmella

[Guest guest]

Carmella,

Yup, boy do I feel like a whiner, but yes I have delayed gastric

emptying, had GERD and hiatal hernia that was fixed with a Nissen

Fundoplication (much recommended) and it seems to be a family theme

that we all have some degree of irritable bowel disorder (IBD), which

I have found to have a large psychological component -- occurs mostly

when overwhelmed by input like grocery stores, clothing stores or

libraries where there is so much to choose from, or in situations

when you think you won't be able to find a bathroom. I have conquered

most of my IBD moments through conditioning and being strategic in my

decisions (library with a good private rest room, etc). The surgery

was a huge help and I try to keep things moving by paying attention

to getting the fiber in.

Holli

[Guest guest]

Hi Holli,

How long have you had DGE?  How do you treat it?  Will it ever go away?

Thanks!

Carmella

[Guest guest]

Carmella,

I'm pretty sure all my life -- just one of those " slow nerve " things

that have always been who I am. I don't treat it other than to try to

pay attention to not filling up to much, not eating late, etc. It's

never been a serious obstacle, just another thing to deal with. I did

take Zelnorm for a while and that was amazing. I went off when I had

the hiatal hernia fixed as that fixed most of my symptoms. I've read

since that Zelnorm has it's own issues and I'm glad I'm not tethered

to it.

Holli