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In my opinion, living with cerebral palsy can be more difficult than people understand. Yes, it is cool to not have to walk up twenty flights of stairs a day. However, no one talks about some of the complications that go into living with cp. The main one that I am living with currently is called gastroparesis. The reason that I decided to label this post new beginnings is because I am working my way through learning how to live with this stomach ailment.
Today marks a new chapter in my life as I prepare to battle this pesky disease on a daily basis. Basically, my stomach does not digest the food that I eat fast enough and this can cause stomach pain and illness. So, I have been studying different diets trying to find the right one for my body to handle. The basic principle of the diet is low fiber and low fat which sounds opposite of what I was taught as a kid.
I am taking back control of what goes into my body and I want to inspire others to do the same. This post is therapeutic for me as I continue on my journey with cp and gastroparesis. One of the causes of this disease is the medication that I take on a daily basis to fight my spasticity due to cerebral palsy. Some of these medications are known to slow digestion in the body and cause more harm than good.
Our goal is to find the root cause of the problem and eliminate it from my daily medication pack. This is the next chapter of my life. I will keep everyone updated as these medication changes cause temporary pain for long term relief. Today is day one of a long road ahead to a happier healthier me. This blog is going to help me get to where I need my body and mind to be. I am writing through the pain right now, but you never know tomorrow could bring a little relief to my body and mind.
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