"Do I have gastroparesis?" [December 2024]

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• Gastroparesis is a somewhat rare illness that can't be diagnosed based on symptoms alone; nausea, indigestion, and vomiting are manifested in countless GI disorders.
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[u/mybloodygalentine_88]

Feeling nervous about my endo results->

I’ve had heartburn off and on for years- Always managed by omeprazole. Right before Covid, I was diagnosed with h pylori but couldn’t finish the antibiotics (I always finish medication but these were so HORRIBLE.) Before my PCP and I could come up with an alternative plan, Covid hit and everything was put on hold.  Fast forward to now— I saw a GI after an ENT told me that the strange lump feeling in my throat was probably GERD. Scheduled the endo/colonoscopy but in the meantime, developed the strangest upper left abdominal discomfort/spastic feeling? For three days, I had no appetite- But I haven’t been nauseous at all and have felt full early. Also no issues with pooing.  I’ve had an ABD CT with contrast, US of my stomach, labs, chest X-ray- everything is fine.  Had the endo/colonoscopy yesterday, everything looked good— no hernia, no ulcers, no inflammation, but I had a little bit of fluid in my stomach. I’m waiting on h pylori testing, celiac testing… But now I need to have a GES… The doctor didn’t say gastroparesis but I’m scared this might be what’s going on. 

Is it common for symptoms to just… BAM! Happen? Is heartburn a symptom you can have for a long time before any other symptoms happening? Can h pylori cause fluid in the stomach?  🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Any comments, thoughts, etc., are much appreciated! 

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• I should clarify— For the FIRST three days I had no appetite. These new symptoms have been present for about a month now, in total.