AGMD Talk Radio: Problems And Usefulness of Gastric Emptying Test 

Please join AGMD for our Talk Radio program featuring special guest, Melissa Adams VanHouten. We will be discussing the usefulness and limitations of the Gastric Emptying Study (GES), a procedure commonly performed to evaluate and diagnose gastroparesis.  We will review the recommended standards; address issues associated with preparation, variation in procedure, and result interpretation; discuss the emotional impact of sometimes confusing and upsetting outcomes; and offer tips for advocating for your best care.

Melissa Adams VanHouten is a dedicated wife and mother who was diagnosed with gastroparesis in February of 2014. She is a former university political science instructor and corporate trainer who holds a B.S. in Political Science from St. Joseph's College and an M.A. in Political Science from Indiana State University.  As an AGMD volunteer and 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 the sometimes devastating and life-altering effects of gastroparesis.  It is her fondest desire to empower others to advocate for awareness, better treatments, and, ultimately, a cure.

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