In Living with Gastroparesis, 15 women invite readers inside the misunderstood world of gastroparesis and other motility disorders. Answering candid questions and confessing firsthand emotions, fears, and hopes, the collection of stories offers refreshing insight into the challenges of living with motility disorders from nonclinical perspectives, and highlights the unexpected ways we find hope, strength, and courage to continue the fight.
Table of Content
1 The Beginning
2 Learning the Diagnosis
3 Describing the Pain
4 Identifying Triggers
5 Working with Practitioners
6 Juggling Treatment
7 Toolbox of Relief
8 Social Challenges
9 Impact on Relationships
10 Engaging in Intimacy
11 Coping with a Career
12 Support in the Workforce
13 Braving Social Advice
14 Coping with Malnutrition
15 Mental Aspects of Pain
16 Facing Our Fears
17 Confessing Our Struggles
18 Importance of Hope
19 Walking the Journey
20 Meet the Writers
About the author
MELISSA ADAMS VANHOUTEN holds a Master’s degree in political science. She is a former university political science instructor and corporate trainer who resides in Indianapolis. As the creator and administrator of several online support and advocacy groups, she now spends her days advancing the cause of those who struggle to live with gastroparesis. Melissa’s advocacy group, Gastroparesis: Fighting for Change, has made huge strides, passing awareness proclamations in 23 states, contributing to the implementation of a national awareness month, and starting a petition drive to advance a congressional bill that would greatly benefit the gastroparesis community. Learn more at www.curegp.com.
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