Question 1

can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, shouldn't be a problem.

Question 2

i cannot fast because of severe hypoglycemia and im suppose to take synthroid (thyroxine) on empty stomach but pass out if i let stomache get empty help!?

Accepted Answer

First in the morning: If you take the thyroid medication as soon as you wake up in the morning, you can eat in 30 minutes.

Question 3

i keep throwing up everything i drink even water. my stomach hurts like i need to throw up but my stomach is empty. i ate some fast food burger an?

Accepted Answer

Need more info...: Duration of symptoms would be important to know here. If new, it could be food poisoning or viral gastroenteritis. If prolonged, it certainly needs a more urgent evaluation to rule out blockages in the GI tract or other important medical causes. Given lack of information, perhaps an urgent visit to your doctor or Urgent Care center can quickly get to the bottom of things.

Question 4

i had hiatus hernia, the doctor said i have dumping syndrome.stomach emptying test was done it show also fast emptying . then i had surgery and it improved by 50% but after 6 months dumping back strongly.why? i want to contact experienced specialist?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the kind of surgery you had. Pl ease get retested and see another surgeon if not happy with first.

Question 5

i have this thing where if my stomach is empty, my body will force me to throw up that's yellow stuff. it only happens in the mornings. i could eat a huge meal before bed and it's like it gets digested to fast bc it's not in my stomach when i wake up?

Accepted Answer

Gi Symptoms: Please let your parents know -so that this can be discussed with your pediatrician or family doctor.

Question 6

can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max on an empty stomach? i took it and ended up throwing up really bad. lots of reports on the internet of adverse effects of taking mucinex (guaifenesin) on empty stomach.

Accepted Answer

Mucinex (guaifenesin): mucinex (guaifenesin) is brand name for glycerol guiacolate Same as Robitussin but in pill form. It is an expectorant and loosens mucus so you can spit it up.  You can also drink a lot of tea and do largely the same thing.  Maybe you took it because you were coughing (appropriate) and because you coughed hard you set off the gag reflex and that's why you vomited badly. It wasn't the mucinex (guaifenesin) but the cough!  Ah h

Question 7

what does the term mean stomach doesn't empty out properly

Accepted Answer

Slow stomach?: Gastroparesis means a stomach ('gastro") that's slow to empty ("paresis")--seen in diabetics, with ischemia, pancreatic cancer, after viral infection, post-surgery, with stomach pacemaker problems (yes, the stomach has a pacemaker!), &amp; in systemic illness. The stomach normally empties liquids in 1-2 hours, solids 4-6 hours after meals. A gastric emptying scan measures stomach transit of test meal.

Question 8

having trouble with stomach not emptying in a timely matter?

Accepted Answer

Constipation?: If you are referring to constipation your doc or a gastroentrologist can help.  Many folks deal with this.  A nutritionist can provide guidance as to what is most helpful to eat.  Also, good fat (like lots of olive oil) can be helpful.  Hope you are comfortable soon.

Question 9

stomach empty test- rention at 120 min 59.9%. what's this mean?

Accepted Answer

Essentially Normal : Almost 60% in 2 hours is in upper limits of normal. I wonder what was it in 3 hours? The important thing to know is your symptoms and why you had this test done? You may discuss it with thedoctor who ordered this test

Question 10

my stomach feels empty even when ive eaten, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Well : Anxiety can cause this stress relief stomach all sir. See primary care physician for diagnosis and treatment

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Can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max on an empty stomach?

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I cannot fast because of severe hypoglycemia and im suppose to take synthroid (thyroxine) on empty stomach but pass out if i let stomache get empty help!?

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I keep throwing up everything i drink even water. my stomach hurts like i need to throw up but my stomach is empty. i ate some fast food burger an?

A member asked:

I had hiatus hernia, the doctor said i have dumping syndrome.stomach emptying test was done it show also fast emptying . then i had surgery and it improved by 50% but after 6 months dumping back strongly.why? i want to contact experienced specialist?

A member asked:

I have this thing where if my stomach is empty, my body will force me to throw up that's yellow stuff. it only happens in the mornings. i could eat a huge meal before bed and it's like it gets digested to fast bc it's not in my stomach when i wake up?

A member asked:

Can i take mucinex (guaifenesin) fast max on an empty stomach? i took it and ended up throwing up really bad. lots of reports on the internet of adverse effects of taking mucinex (guaifenesin) on empty stomach.

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What does the term mean stomach doesn't empty out properly

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Having trouble with stomach not emptying in a timely matter?

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Stomach empty test- rention at 120 min 59.9%. what's this mean?

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My stomach feels empty even when ive eaten, what could this be?

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