Inside Gastroparesis: From Misdiagnosis to Feeding Tubes & TPN | Tonya Henry

Kim reunites with Tonya Henry (The Chronically Ill Soldier) to pull back the curtain on gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach is partially or fully paralyzed. Diagnosed after 20 years of unexplained nausea and vomiting, Tonya reveals why "just eat something" is dangerous advice, how a gastric stimulator (like a pacemaker for the stomach) failed her twice, and why patient communities are lifelines when medicine falls short.In this raw episode, Tanya reveals:​🔴 Shocking tests: Swallowing radioactive eggs, smart pills, and the "Sitzmarker" capsule tracking colon paralysis.​🟢 Treatments gone wrong: How Reglan caused Parkinson’s-like tremors and why gastric stimulators fail.​🟣 Life-saving community: Why patients trust Facebook groups over doctors for tube leakage fixes.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast01:33 Understanding Gastroparesis02:15 Personal Experiences with Gastroparesis06:51 Treatment Options for Gastroparesis09:03 Community Support and Awareness12:04 Advocacy and Fundraising Efforts16:47 Connecting with Others in the Gastroparesis Community20:01 Navigating Healthcare and Resources25:23 Testing and Diagnosis of Gastroparesis28:56 Encouragement for Newly Diagnosed PatientsResources:Oley Foundation: oley.org (peer support, conferences, IV/tube resources)G-PACT: g-pact.org (gastroparesis-specific advocacy)IFFGD: iffgd.org (global GI disorder education)To support the show, visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashCo-Producer / Editor: Jay Wilson, for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podcast Mechanic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠