Tummy Troubles

Sooooo...

Hmmmm....

Yeah.

This is a tricky topic. But one that is becoming more and more a problem for me. Gastroparesis has reared its ugly head. I've been having either constipation (mostly constipation) or the opposite for about six months now. I've adjusted my medication as much as I can, but it remains a serious problem.

It started when my migraine injection dose was increased. It completely shut down my digestive system. I mean 100%. It took a week and multiple drugs to help me over the hump. I never took that dose again, but similar issues have lingered.

I am gluten intolerant. Eating gluten tends to give me diarrhea. So lately I've been eating a little gluten here and there just to try and feel normal. It's not really working. I can feel food just siting in my stomach and not going anywhere. This makes me bloated and gassy. Wow! Can you say sexy? It just isn't moving along like it should.

I started taking a probiotic. Nothing.
Eating yogurt. Nope
Taking OTC stool softener and Metamucil. Huh uh.

Chair Zumba

I even started doing "Chair Zumba" with YouTube to try and get my blood pumping a little bit. It made me feel better in other ways, but did nothing for my tummy.

The only thing that has helped a little so far is this tea.

I found these recommendations online. 

• small, frequent meals
• avoiding raw or uncooked fruits and vegetables
• avoiding fibrous fruits and vegetables
• eating liquid foods such as soups or pureed foods
• eating foods low in fat
• drinking water during meals
• gentle exercise following meals, such as walking
• avoiding fizzy drinks, smoking, and alcohol
• not lying down within 2 hours after eating

Small changes in diet, such as eating soups, may help people with gastroparesis.

I'll have to give the recommendations a try. 

I don't know if this is just part of Mitochondrial Disease or a gift from my family? My mother said both she and my Grandmother have/had the same issues. All I know is it's new for me and something I'd like to get rid of.