tired of always being nauseous

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Registered: 11-02-2004
tired of always being nauseous
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Wed, 09-07-2005 - 5:12pm

I just started college, and between that and work I'm definitely stressed. But i've been stressed before all while juggling between the two, and never had i ever felt so sick. I've always had nausea that would come about at random times for no apparent reason, and I would never actually be sick. Just severely nauseous. But lately it's been persisting for 3-4 days. Back in March I went to the gastro for the first time because I was just tired of always feeling ill. He asked questions and said my neurological exam was normal, and a rectal exam which was normal and then ordered an ultrasound and blood test. The blood test came back normal and nothing on the ultrasound. Recently I heard about someone who's on the pill Nexium which is supposed to get rid of acid reflux. I was thinking maybe I had that, but I never feel burning in my esophogus. ALSO- to mention, my nausea is never in my stomach, I never feel it there, it's always in my throat which I find weird. I get dry mouth and my throat feels like its kind of closed or blocked off (i'm still able to breath fine though) kind of like a lump in my throat that makes me feel sick. It's hard for me to get sick..like i'm scared or something and just can't come to mind to do it. The gastro said that if I ever chose to, I could go and do the endoscopy procedure where they sick the cam down your throat and what not, but I cant do that either. I'll gag! I just cant take it anymore. I want to know if there's anyone else out there who can relate with me somehow, share tips, how to get rid of nausea, what their docs say, etc..I really dont know what to do anymore. Please help!

oh p.s.- I've been on the generic prescription of Zantac..it worked for about 30 days and I was nauseous again, and now I usually take pepto bismol and a dramamine to feel somewhat better.

Edited 9/7/2005 5:24 pm ET ET by pretty2196




Edited 9/7/2005 5:25 pm ET ET by pretty2196

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 6:31pm

Hi and Welcome

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Registered: 07-27-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 7:06pm

Once you get a check up

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 09-07-2005 - 8:37pm

Hello

It really stinks when you feel lousy and they can't figure what is going on.

In regards to the endoscopy --- they give you medications that #1 give you a kind of 1/2 awake amnesia and #2 relax the muscles. They also give a spray that numbs the whole back of the mouth which really stops the gag reflex. Most people aren't even really aware that they are having the procedure done. So it might be a good idea to talk more with the gastro dr. about it.

Both my daughter and I have reflux and we both have completely different symptoms --- mine is basically I feel like I am having a heart attack and hers is more of a lump in the back of her throat with nauseasness as well along with minimal heart burn.

Did they suggest an upper gi --- where you just have to drink the barium at all, that is how generally Gerd is diagnosed. That may be another avenue they could explore.

If you try the peppermint and it gets worse ---- peppermint can cause indigestion in some people --- so that may be something to note down.

Keep us updated.

Ellen

 

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Registered: 11-02-2004
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 8:25pm
Yeah I think he did suggest an upper gi, but I know it was one of those ones where they have to go down your throat. I just bought white tea and lemon ginger tea to try when feeling sick. I tried the lemon ginger and I didnt like it too much and I didnt really notice any affect (I didnt drink it all either though) I should try peppermint. I dont have heartburn so I dont really think that it is reflux, but it still could be a possibility. But thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
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Registered: 11-02-2004
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 8:28pm
Yeah the doc told me to start a journal on everything you just mentioned but I never did. It would go away and id think id be all better so I never made time to. I really think I am severely stressed. I dont remember a time when I had to myself lately. As far as exercise goes. I love to exercise. Im really into fitness, but I admit that I dont always eat properly. I dont mean that I eat junk food- I hate it...i dont eat enough fruits and veggies and I dont get my portions right. So im probably lacking in some nutrients. But yes, im trying some of the remedies and some of the teas. I just bought lemon ginger that i dont really like but im going to try out white tea also. Thanks for the suggestions!
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Registered: 10-01-2002
Thu, 09-08-2005 - 8:59pm

Pretty2196,


Try to take one day at a time and

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 7:14am

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Registered: 05-12-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 5:09pm

Hey,
A few years ago I had the same problem. I was just nauseus all the time. After several pregnancy tests, I had a GI swallow (with the nasty barrium) and the upper endoscopy (it was fine, they put me under, so there is no issue with gagging) they found nothing wrong. Around this time I developed IBS-D. Eventually, my GI put me on amytytiline, an antidpressent which at low levels (5-10x less than anti-depressant levels) helps with nausea. After gaining 20 lbs, I stopped the amytriptylene (which worked fabuously!) and the nausea never came back. Ginger and peppermint never really worked for me, though I hear they are great for others.

Currently, I am on Lotronex for my IBS, and managed to lose the 20 lbs, which was harder that I could ever imagine!

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Registered: 11-02-2004
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 5:34pm
yeah thats actually a pretty good idea..i like the whole walking thing maybe ill give that a shot.
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Registered: 11-02-2004
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 5:35pm
yeah i always try to drink ginger ale when i dont feel good. if i dont have any on hand ill try coke or sprite/7up and use it the same way

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