Her Stomach Is Paralyzed After being completely turned off food she started vomiting, experiencing extreme nausea and severe abdominal pain. Devonne was diagnosed with Gastroparesis which is the partial paralysis of the stomach. She now eats through a feeding tube. | seen.tv

Because my stomach is paralyzed (a condition called gastroparesis, which developed as a complication of CRPS), I can’t take or absorb oral medication. Instead, I give all of my medications through a central line port that goes directly to my heart. In this video, I’m administering IV antibiotics at home as part of my recovery from sepsis — something that would otherwise require a hospital stay. I’ve received a lot of questions about gloves. So here’s the truth: I’m not provided sterile gloves. T

Gastroparesis = a partially paralyzed stomach. Food stays trapped inside for hours instead of moving normally. This can leads to intense bloating, pain, nausea, vomiting, and a constant feeling of fullness even after just a few bites. What looks “normal” to others can feel like carrying a heavy meal that never leaves. My story with this disease is very complex, so to learn more, feel free to check my profile!💚 #raredisease #patientadvocate #awarness #gastroparesis #gastroparesie #gastroparésie