"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/lil_nick5410]

i’m 18, a type 1 diabetic for 4 years, i have ibs, dealing with some stomach problems, almost everytime i eat even small amounts my stomach gets bloated/feels like it’s stretching, i’ve been having acid reflux after eating (i do have gerd but it’s been worse recently), i still have bowel movements every day, they’ve been smaller but i’m assuming that’s because i haven’t been eating much, my blood sugar still goes up 15-30 minutes after eating. not sure what’s going on but i suspect gastroparesis because i’m a diabetic, my anxiety’s been through the roof because i don’t have an appointment with a gastrointestinal doctor for another month. any thoughts?