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gastroparesis

  1. FelicityLemon

    Hi, new ( but actually returning )

    Hi , reintroducing myself under new profile and name. Haven’t posted for over 10 years and a few of you may remember me under my old name My daughter was diagnosed T1 in 2010 when she was 11. She was misdiagnosed by GP for some time and by the time she was diagnosed she already had eye damage...
  2. E

    I think I have diabetic gastroparesis

    I have not been well the past couple of months. I’ve had ambulance trips and hospital admissions that I have really found difficult emotionally. I’m so anxious that something is wrong and it’s so hard to get a face to face doctors appointment at my GP due to corona. I am scared for my health. I...
  3. R

    Gastroparesis

    Hi I’m new to the forums but my son was diagnosed with T1 18 years ago. he was recently diagnosed with gastroparesis and I was shocked when I was told that a gastric pacemaker was probably the best option but the gastro team had to request funding. I’ve started a petition on Change.org...
  4. B

    Gastroparesis

    hi, I’m really looking for advice from anyone who has gastroparesis. I’m type 1 and have been experiencing issues with food and eating. I have the most awful nausea and sickness, it’s just constant and also bloating. I’ve been tested for coeliacs. I’m waiting to see my gp but wanted to hear...
  5. Northerner

    Stomach implant prevents woman starving to death

    In a first for Port Elizabeth, doctors at Netcare Greenacres Hospital have saved the life of a woman who was starving to death by implanting a pacemaker in her stomach. Specialist physician Dr Moses Jansen said the patient’s stomach could not empty itself anymore due to organ damage. “She...
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