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Not familiar with hash method of making budder. You have a recipe or link?
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Living with Gastroparesis and the benefits of MMJ
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Grandma Roody
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Granny took some time to investigate your illness.
I found this informative video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sCCNnSXj1o
Oh MY! Down from 21 pills to 4! I'm so glad you found a doctor who realizes the benefits of cannabis.
With ginger-root as your name I'm sure you know that Ginger accelerates gastric emptying. Suggested to take 1,200 mg per day.
Have you read https://www.autoflower.org/f64/cancer-gerd-28964.html ? Baking soda may help but I would check with your doctor first. If he/she says it would be ok, then let me know and we'll get you in the Treatment Plan.
It is suggested to cut out sugar and wheat - Things we are doing already for our health.
Eating a low fat and low fiber diet.
http://www.emilysstomach.com/2013/04/what-can-be-done-when-gastroparesis.html
Here are some natural remedies recommended by friends:
This one is for gas and bloating called GAIA.
The second one is for PEPPERMINT OIL. It combats indigestion, bloating, gas, IBS, and skin irritations. I usually drop a few drops into my tub and soak in it as well.
Leanne suggests IBEROGAST as a natural remedy to help with Gastroparesis. You can find it on Amazon HERE.
Melony suggests ACUPUNCTURE. She writes, “I had been using acupuncture for treating my Gastroparesis for about a 6 month period and received great results, it requires twice weekly visits usually, unfortunately it is something that must be continued to continue getting results. Once you stop treatment you will no longer see the benefits. Also insurance usually will not cover it, the clinic I was going to was about $50 a visit. Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles (about half the size of a strand of hair) through your skin at strategic points on your body (usually back stomach arm chest and top of feet however every acupuncturist might do it slightly differently, you then lay on a bed after needles have been inserted, they remain in and you are covered by a thin foil like blanket, relaxing sounds will be put on a radio and you lay there for about half an hour) Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine, a few small studies have been done regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture for GP. One small study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004 looked at the effects of acupuncture on the symptoms of Gastroparesis in thirty-five people. One group received only acupuncture, a second group received a Gastroparesis medication called domperidone, and a third group received no treatment. The results were encouraging. The group who received acupuncture experienced more Gastroparesis relief than either of the other two groups. Even though domperidone is one of the more effective medications for treating Gastroparesis, in this small study, acupuncture outperformed it. I agree with those results as it was the best I had felt since getting sick, it is not for everyone due to the price (that is also why I stopped) but I feel it is worth looking into for anyone not finding good success with managing their GP!”
Margaret writes, "I buy over the counter NAUZENE CHEWABLES for Nausea and they are awesome. They work for me most of the time when I have nausea and are quick, usually work in less than 5 minutes. I have never had to go on a prescription medicine for nausea. They are cheap too, about, $5.50 for a box of forty. Also, I like CRYSTALLIZED GINGER CHEWS. They are good for stomach upset and nausea. Love ginger tea too. I drink about two cups everyday."
Annie writes, "A couple of things my daughter Faith does: DGL from a health food store is good at keeping mild acid reflux under control and it doesn't slow down motility. DOTERRA has a couple of essential oils that are helpful: Deep Blue for pain and Frankincense for nausea. She mixes a drop or two with coconut oil and massages them where ever needed. Though it's not a medicine per se, Faith also uses MEDITATION to help with the pain."
Personally, I recommend QUEASE EASE and PREGGIE DROPS. Quease Ease is a blend of peppermint ginger lavender spearmint oils. You inhale it and the feeling of nausea subsides. It was recommended to me by my good friend Melony and I carry it with me everywhere. The Preggie Drops are Kosher, Vegan, and Gluten Free. They help morning sickness and are given to cancer patients to ease their nausea. In addition, the Preggie Drops alleviate dry mouth and provide quick calories and energy when you need it.
Shannon writes, "Pro-biotics, Super Digest away, Green Smoothies, and Epsom Salts baths, to deal with the constipation drink a glass of warm water with Epsom salts, also ice down the stomach for pain, Earth Fares Stomach comfort tea for the cramping and pain. It has chamomile, licorice and ginger. Lemon water to help with digestion of foods. Just a few that I have used and truly work for me."
Sabrina writes, "SUPER PAPAYA ENZYME for motility, PROBIOTICS, and HYPERICUM for pain cramping. I also take sublingual B12 complex, vitamin gummys [note, you may want to use chewables like Flinstone's vitamins because gummy vitamins have a hard time with digestion] and have tried ginger tea."
Julie writes,"Sipping dill pickle juice will fix the nausea. Also, LEMON MINT EMETROL is also a miracle worker for nausea."
Mary Ann writes, "I recommend ALL-ZYME. This focused formula delivers the plant-sourced enzymes amylase, protease, lipase, and cellulose to aid in the digestion of protein, carbohydrates, fats and dietary fiber, especially for those with diets high in processed or refined foods. All-Zyme Double Strength™ can also support occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and constipation."
Kristin writes, “I use Coke-a-Cola for my upset tummy. It helps me after I have a really bad vomiting session so that I won't have a repeat attack.”
Jennifer writes, "I take DIGESTIVE ADVANTAGE probiotics."
Kristen writes, "I take ginger and peppermint for nausea (I usually do this in tea form). Fever-few, turmeric, devil's claw, St. John's wart, and Valerian root for pain. Fennel, ginger, parsley, garlic [side note, garlic is against the Mayo GP Diet List, so be careful], dandelion, and dill pickles work for gas and bloating, believe it or not."
Millie writes, "Epsom Salt Baths & Castor Oil Packs!"
Wyld Heart writes, "Sniffing spearmint helps my nausea sometimes when the rest of the house is cooking something nasty and smelly, like REAL food."
Shannon (Page Creator of One Million Likes for Gastroparesis) writes, "Pro-biotics, Super Digest away, Green Smoothies, and Epsom Salts baths, to deal with the constipation drink a glass of warm water with epsom salts, also ice down the stomach for pain, Earth Fares Stomach comfort tea for the cramping and pain. It has chamomile, licorice and ginger. Lemon water to help with digestion of foods. Just a few that I have used and truly work for me."
Windy writes, "Crystallized ginger is the only thing I use."
Pauline writes, "Snap Windy I only use ginger as well, but I also don't think I have it as severely as some others. Before I discovered ginger I would make myself throw up to empty my stomach and have a really warm shower to deal with it. Within an hour of this I would usually feel hungry again, but for the next two days I would only eat smaller amounts of really safe foods. Now if I have a slight feeling in the GP direction or have had a meal I'm worried about I'll take some ginger and it almost always works."
I found this informative video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sCCNnSXj1o
Oh MY! Down from 21 pills to 4! I'm so glad you found a doctor who realizes the benefits of cannabis.
With ginger-root as your name I'm sure you know that Ginger accelerates gastric emptying. Suggested to take 1,200 mg per day.
Have you read https://www.autoflower.org/f64/cancer-gerd-28964.html ? Baking soda may help but I would check with your doctor first. If he/she says it would be ok, then let me know and we'll get you in the Treatment Plan.
It is suggested to cut out sugar and wheat - Things we are doing already for our health.
Eating a low fat and low fiber diet.
http://www.emilysstomach.com/2013/04/what-can-be-done-when-gastroparesis.html
Here are some natural remedies recommended by friends:
This one is for gas and bloating called GAIA.
The second one is for PEPPERMINT OIL. It combats indigestion, bloating, gas, IBS, and skin irritations. I usually drop a few drops into my tub and soak in it as well.
Leanne suggests IBEROGAST as a natural remedy to help with Gastroparesis. You can find it on Amazon HERE.
Melony suggests ACUPUNCTURE. She writes, “I had been using acupuncture for treating my Gastroparesis for about a 6 month period and received great results, it requires twice weekly visits usually, unfortunately it is something that must be continued to continue getting results. Once you stop treatment you will no longer see the benefits. Also insurance usually will not cover it, the clinic I was going to was about $50 a visit. Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles (about half the size of a strand of hair) through your skin at strategic points on your body (usually back stomach arm chest and top of feet however every acupuncturist might do it slightly differently, you then lay on a bed after needles have been inserted, they remain in and you are covered by a thin foil like blanket, relaxing sounds will be put on a radio and you lay there for about half an hour) Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese medicine, a few small studies have been done regarding the effectiveness of acupuncture for GP. One small study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2004 looked at the effects of acupuncture on the symptoms of Gastroparesis in thirty-five people. One group received only acupuncture, a second group received a Gastroparesis medication called domperidone, and a third group received no treatment. The results were encouraging. The group who received acupuncture experienced more Gastroparesis relief than either of the other two groups. Even though domperidone is one of the more effective medications for treating Gastroparesis, in this small study, acupuncture outperformed it. I agree with those results as it was the best I had felt since getting sick, it is not for everyone due to the price (that is also why I stopped) but I feel it is worth looking into for anyone not finding good success with managing their GP!”
Margaret writes, "I buy over the counter NAUZENE CHEWABLES for Nausea and they are awesome. They work for me most of the time when I have nausea and are quick, usually work in less than 5 minutes. I have never had to go on a prescription medicine for nausea. They are cheap too, about, $5.50 for a box of forty. Also, I like CRYSTALLIZED GINGER CHEWS. They are good for stomach upset and nausea. Love ginger tea too. I drink about two cups everyday."
Annie writes, "A couple of things my daughter Faith does: DGL from a health food store is good at keeping mild acid reflux under control and it doesn't slow down motility. DOTERRA has a couple of essential oils that are helpful: Deep Blue for pain and Frankincense for nausea. She mixes a drop or two with coconut oil and massages them where ever needed. Though it's not a medicine per se, Faith also uses MEDITATION to help with the pain."
Personally, I recommend QUEASE EASE and PREGGIE DROPS. Quease Ease is a blend of peppermint ginger lavender spearmint oils. You inhale it and the feeling of nausea subsides. It was recommended to me by my good friend Melony and I carry it with me everywhere. The Preggie Drops are Kosher, Vegan, and Gluten Free. They help morning sickness and are given to cancer patients to ease their nausea. In addition, the Preggie Drops alleviate dry mouth and provide quick calories and energy when you need it.
Shannon writes, "Pro-biotics, Super Digest away, Green Smoothies, and Epsom Salts baths, to deal with the constipation drink a glass of warm water with Epsom salts, also ice down the stomach for pain, Earth Fares Stomach comfort tea for the cramping and pain. It has chamomile, licorice and ginger. Lemon water to help with digestion of foods. Just a few that I have used and truly work for me."
Sabrina writes, "SUPER PAPAYA ENZYME for motility, PROBIOTICS, and HYPERICUM for pain cramping. I also take sublingual B12 complex, vitamin gummys [note, you may want to use chewables like Flinstone's vitamins because gummy vitamins have a hard time with digestion] and have tried ginger tea."
Julie writes,"Sipping dill pickle juice will fix the nausea. Also, LEMON MINT EMETROL is also a miracle worker for nausea."
Mary Ann writes, "I recommend ALL-ZYME. This focused formula delivers the plant-sourced enzymes amylase, protease, lipase, and cellulose to aid in the digestion of protein, carbohydrates, fats and dietary fiber, especially for those with diets high in processed or refined foods. All-Zyme Double Strength™ can also support occasional indigestion, gas, bloating, and constipation."
Kristin writes, “I use Coke-a-Cola for my upset tummy. It helps me after I have a really bad vomiting session so that I won't have a repeat attack.”
Jennifer writes, "I take DIGESTIVE ADVANTAGE probiotics."
Kristen writes, "I take ginger and peppermint for nausea (I usually do this in tea form). Fever-few, turmeric, devil's claw, St. John's wart, and Valerian root for pain. Fennel, ginger, parsley, garlic [side note, garlic is against the Mayo GP Diet List, so be careful], dandelion, and dill pickles work for gas and bloating, believe it or not."
Millie writes, "Epsom Salt Baths & Castor Oil Packs!"
Wyld Heart writes, "Sniffing spearmint helps my nausea sometimes when the rest of the house is cooking something nasty and smelly, like REAL food."
Shannon (Page Creator of One Million Likes for Gastroparesis) writes, "Pro-biotics, Super Digest away, Green Smoothies, and Epsom Salts baths, to deal with the constipation drink a glass of warm water with epsom salts, also ice down the stomach for pain, Earth Fares Stomach comfort tea for the cramping and pain. It has chamomile, licorice and ginger. Lemon water to help with digestion of foods. Just a few that I have used and truly work for me."
Windy writes, "Crystallized ginger is the only thing I use."
Pauline writes, "Snap Windy I only use ginger as well, but I also don't think I have it as severely as some others. Before I discovered ginger I would make myself throw up to empty my stomach and have a really warm shower to deal with it. Within an hour of this I would usually feel hungry again, but for the next two days I would only eat smaller amounts of really safe foods. Now if I have a slight feeling in the GP direction or have had a meal I'm worried about I'll take some ginger and it almost always works."
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Thanks for the research Grandma Roody. I have some of this information that you have provided and find it useful and some of the ideas I have tried and use. I have to be careful with baking soda because of my prescribed medications and also having a gastric stimulator I have to be careful as to what I add to my stomach. I use ginger regularly to help with digestion as well as help with nausea. I have also used peppermint oils and extracts to help with nausea as. Unfortunately there is no cure all for gastroparesis but natural remedies and diet do seem to help alleviate a lot of problems associated with the condition. Appreciate all the information and look forward to trying some of these remedies.
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Thanks for the research Grandma Roody. I have some of this information that you have provided and find it useful and some of the ideas I have tried and use. I have to be careful with baking soda because of my prescribed medications and also having a gastric stimulator I have to be careful as to what I add to my stomach. I use ginger regularly to help with digestion as well as help with nausea. I have also used peppermint oils and extracts to help with nausea as. Unfortunately there is no cure all for gastroparesis but natural remedies and diet do seem to help alleviate a lot of problems associated with the condition. Appreciate all the information and look forward to trying some of these remedies.
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Thanks for the research Grandma Roody. I have some of this information that you have provided and find it useful and some of the ideas I have tried and use. I have to be careful with baking soda because of my prescribed medications and also having a gastric stimulator I have to be careful as to what I add to my stomach. I use ginger regularly to help with digestion as well as help with nausea. I have also used peppermint oils and extracts to help with nausea as. Unfortunately there is no cure all for gastroparesis but natural remedies and diet do seem to help alleviate a lot of problems associated with the condition. Appreciate all the information and look forward to trying some of these remedies.
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Thanks for the research Grandma Roody. I have some of this information that you have provided and find it useful and some of the ideas I have tried and use. I have to be careful with baking soda because of my prescribed medications and also having a gastric stimulator I have to be careful as to what I add to my stomach. I use ginger regularly to help with digestion as well as help with nausea. I have also used peppermint oils and extracts to help with nausea as. Unfortunately there is no cure all for gastroparesis but natural remedies and diet do seem to help alleviate a lot of problems associated with the condition. Appreciate all the information and look forward to trying some of these remedies.
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Thanks for the research Grandma Roody. I have some of this information that you have provided and find it useful and some of the ideas I have tried and use. I have to be careful with baking soda because of my prescribed medications and also having a gastric stimulator I have to be careful as to what I add to my stomach. I use ginger regularly to help with digestion as well as help with nausea. I have also used peppermint oils and extracts to help with nausea as. Unfortunately there is no cure all for gastroparesis but natural remedies and diet do seem to help alleviate a lot of problems associated with the condition. Appreciate all the information and look forward to trying some of these remedies.
Been having a lot of abdominal pain lately, acid reflux, and insomnia; been dosing with oil and it has relieved some symptoms. Also made budder and used it to make cookies. Both seem to help, biggest problem with both is digestion, sometimes it will be hours before I feel effects of the medicine if I don't vomit it up....any suggestions for an edible that will help with abdominal pain but will not take hours to digest? Is there a broth or tea?
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