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...

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...

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...

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...