Aly, oh my goodness - those are terrible side effects!! I'm so sorry that you may have permanent damage, all the more reason to avoid the drugs if I can.
My doctor wasn't too specific with the diet. He told me to avoid fat and 'roughage' (both of which I already avoid on the EFI diet), and to eat small meals (already do because I get full really quickly and feel miserable if I eat too much). I'm going to meet with a dietitian next week to get a more detailed plan. I already feel concerned about the serious lack of nutritious food I am consuming, trying to stabilize my IBS symptoms.
Speaking of which, yes I think I do still have IBS. This diagnosis is just a piece of the puzzle for my digestive symptoms. I've suffered from chronic constipation, abdomen pain, bloating, and excess gas for pretty much my entire life. I don't think the gastroparesis fully explains those symptoms. But it does explain why I always feel nauseous after I eat, why I am always too full, have frequent heartburn/reflux, and possibly why I have large blood sugar fluctuations.
I think I am also reacting to certain foods, so that's another piece. My food sensitivity panel didn't give any useful result, just that I am reactive to everything, which could be lab error, or...who knows?
And I have a strong belief that emotional traumas I am holding on to are another piece. So I am working with a therapist and going to an anxiety support group to deal with that aspect.
I do believe I can feel better - any other outcome is just not acceptable. I so appreciate your support and will be sure to ask question about GP as they come up. I'm still digesting (ha!) the information.
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