Does any have gastroparesis and acid reflux and had success with medicine. How long did it take to feel better? I am a type 1 diabetic with gastroparesis and acid reflux. I have acid going into my mouth making eating and swallowing difficult. I have been put on Rabeprazole. I have been taking it since Aug 8. So far I haven’t had success. I am getting desperate. Is there anything doctors can do for me?
I have both of these issues. It got so bad at one point I was experiencing breathing issues because stomach acid was irritating my airway.
Originally, I was placed on Omeprazole which worked at first, but then seemed to exacerbat my gastroparesis.
Now, I have just the head of my bed placed up on six-inch bed risers which made a huge difference for me.
Between that - and removing problem foods - citrus, tomatoes, etc. I was able to stop the omeprazole. I still have to be really careful not to eat too much fatty/spicy/acidic food, but I no longer have many bouts of gastroparesis or reflux.