Medical Issues and Hiking the AT

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I suffered a lateral tibial plateau fracture last June on Mt. Madison. Next we had a tough winter. Then I developed several medical problems. During that time I sprained, fractured and tore a ligament in my left ankle in May of this year. I want to start getting ready to finish the trail next Summer. The things that are holding me back ( since Oct '13 ) are Dysphasia, Gastroparesis, Chronic Constipation and Urinary (only go after sleeping) problems. I become nauseated during a fifteen minute walk which makes it hard to exercise.
Has anyone had these problems? If so, do you have any advice to share that was helpful to you?

[OCDave]

... Dysphasia, Gastroparesis, Chronic Constipation and Urinary (only go after sleeping) problems. I become nauseated ...

What has your doctor told you? These are symptoms attributable to specific disease states but can also be attributed to medications.

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What has your doctor told you? These are symptoms attributable to specific disease states but can also be attributed to medications.

Urologist blame the constipation. GI says it is a MOTILITY DISORDER. Put on a new, very expensive medication for constipation, that doesn't help.
At this point I either don't eat or use a liquid diet.

[OCDave]

Consider consulting a pharmacist. Many medications can disrupt GI motility and most insurance plans will pay for a one to one meeting with a pharmacist to evaluate your entire medication regimen (RX, OTC and nutritional supplements). For example, many MDs wouldn't recognized that a new inhaler for COPD could cause a GI issue.

Consider getting a referral to an Endocrinologist. You may be experiencing a hormonal change.

Perhaps your GI doctor has already suggested these steps. I wish you luck in finding some resolution.