It is very hard to get a difinitive diagnosis of Gastroparesis but due to my symptoms that's the most educated guess. (And given my history of so many years of poor control coupled with other complications it makes sense.)
As for that nasty test you speak of, I had that years ago, only they just went down the throat, not up the nose. It was brutal but I survived. It is amazing what you can get through when you have too.
Anyway, I like your G.P.'s way of thinking (That there is a reason or answer to every health problem). Some docs just write you off with the easiest answer and medicate you for that, hoping for the best. (Thankfully I too have an excellent G.P.)
I have been on Domperidone before but it didn't seem to help. Now I am on Misoprostol which is actually meant for something else but has the side effect of diarrhea. So in my case it just helps keep things moving. i am hoping not to be on it long term but only if my problems flare up.
Anyway, hope that helps.
Have a great weekend.
That's what they've diagnosed me with Susie. They did a gastric emptying study though to determine it then followed up with the upper GI scope (which was easy, I went to sleep, woke up and it was done) just to make sure there was no blockage because my stomach was emptying so slowly.
A soft foods diet does help (I'd personally opt for that over liquid) and high fiber foods are a no no. The main thing is not to make your stomach work hard. There are some medications that can help but nothing will cure it because it's a damaged nerve causing it.
As for myself I'm still learning what foods and amounts are agreeable with my stomach and which aren't and still learning to make myself eat something even though I really have no desire to.
Omeprazole has become my best friend but all it helps with is the painful, sickening acid, that's a big deal though. If I skip even 1 dose it's immediately back on me.
I was taking Reglan to help my stomach move more but am scared of it, I go back next month to the Dr. and we'll look for an alternative to that but they tell me that is the best medication.
Taking my fast acting insulin has been a nightmare especially before they diagnosed the stomach problem and I've ending up crashing more times than I care to admit. With adequate diet control I've gotten that down to only needing it once a day mostly.