Constant nausea, tried everything, need help!
#313555 - 08/20/07 01:31 AM
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scarrlet86
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I've been diagnosed with IBS and GERD. Since I was a kid I'mve always had stomach aches. Now as a 21 year old I have daily nausea, sometimes extreme, and I'm at the end of my rope. I've tried meds, herbs, food, every remedy I know of and have found. I can't go anywhere without ginger, charcoal tabs, rolaids, bonine, sea bands, etc. I haven't been able to find much rhyme or reason to it, and I have found out that there is a wide spectrum of degrees and types of nausea. I almost never throw up, maybe due to the fact that I am phobic of vomiting (as if I didn't have enough going on). I am so sick and tired (literally) of this getting in the way of my life. I avoid going places and doing things because of my stomach and gut. the gut I can deal with mostly but the nausea is getting to me. It's starting to effect my personal relationships, my job, how much sleep I get, everything. I want to know why I am constantly sick (is nausea a symptom of IBS?) and if anyone else out there is dealing with something similar and has any new ideas. I'm getting desperate. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Because of your GERD, peppermint is probably not a good idea, unless you try Heather's peppermint caps.
Are you following the eating for IBS guidelines????
I would start at "What to eat when you can't eat anything." Eat from there for a day or two, and slowly add back very safe foods, one at a time.
The very best thing for nausea is ginger. Or chamomile.
Really, buy some gingerroot from the grocery store (it'll cost you about a quarter), and slice 2 or 3 pieces the size of a quarter and put in a mug of boiling water. Drink at least 6 cups a day. Lots of water, too. Not a lot at once - constantly sipping on it all day. I know a lot of my nausea came from the fact that I wasn't eating properly, or enough. So building your diet back slowly may help.
Let me know what you're eating and I'll see if I can make more suggestions.
And yes, I've been there. Nausea is the worst. Hang in there. It takes time.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I, too, have been diagnosed with IBS and "hyperacidity" in my stomach. I don't know if that means GERD or not, but I can relate to your problems. I can mostly tolerate the lower GI issues (I'm predominently C with occasional D) but the nausea has been the worst problem. I, too, have a phobia about vomiting and will do almost anything to NOT do it! Silly, I know, because I would probably feel better to get it out of my system and all that. But non the less I have this phobia. Anyway, I have found that ginger is the best thing for me. It's not always instant at working but the ginger aid tea will kick in for me after a little while. Also, I recently picked up some hard candies at the local health food store called Gin-Gins that are really good. I keep them in my purse and at work. Also good are the Ginger Chews from the same company. This company is called the Ginger People and have a web site: www.gingerpeople.com that you can purchase all kinds of ginger things from! Check it out and hang in there. I have missed work and numerous social events, as well as not being able to make plans because of the IBS and nausea issues. I've also been taking Protonix for a while (a PPI for acid reduction) which seems to help with the nausea for some reason. Hey, whatever works! I hope this helps and hang in there - you are not alone. I don't post alot on the message boards, but it is comforting to read them and know that you are not alone (or crazy!).
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Thanks for responding. I love Gin-gins! I buy a couple bags at a time, and I don't hesitate to share them with others. They do work pretty well, I'm never without them. I just wish I could figure out the root of my nausea so I wouldn't be so dependant on them. Nice to know I'm not the only one going through this, hopefully we find some answers.
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What do Gin-Gins taste like? I get nauseaus in the mornings and throughout the day at times and because of it, I don't eat at all. Are they sweet? (I hope not 'cause that would just make me more queasy)
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The Gin Gins aren't really sweet, and they aren't a real strong ginger taste, either. The Ginger Chews have a stronger ginger taste, but I don't think they are too sweet, either. They may be worth a try for you. Good luck!
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