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Severe Nausea Has Me Bed Bound

CharlesBronson
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CharlesBronson Enthusiast
CharlesBronson
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Hello All,

I had a reaction to food right after the New Year (thinking it was too much avocado), and I've been sick ever since. The nausea is really severe, and I'm barely able to eat anything at all. I've basically been laying down for over a month now... Losing hope. 

I'm not able to see my GI Doc until this summer for another scope of my guts, so my family doctor gave me an Rx for Metoclopramide, but the list of side effects is insane - including mental and physical ones. I'm already too ill for any other side effects. 

Does anyone have some tips on dealing with chronic nausea or an alternative medicine without so many severe side effects? 

Thank you

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cyclinglady Grand Master
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Any chance of getting an appointment sooner (cancellation)?  ?    

Any chance of you living in a place like California where you can legally get marijuana?  I hear that it helps with nausea.  

My heart goes out to you.  

CharlesBronson Enthusiast
CharlesBronson
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Thank you CyclingLady :) 

I'm on the cancelation list, so here's hoping.

I so, so wish I could tolerate cannabis. I had a prescription years ago for the pain and nausea and it worked wonders, but nearly made me lose my mind... panic, paranoia, delusions. Unfortunately I'm just not able to use it :( 

I guess I'm just a really bad case of Celiac or there is something else in my gut that a scope will reveal. 

 

MisterSeth Enthusiast
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18 hours ago, CharlesBronson said:

Thank you CyclingLady :) 

I'm on the cancelation list, so here's hoping.

I so, so wish I could tolerate cannabis. I had a prescription years ago for the pain and nausea and it worked wonders, but nearly made me lose my mind... panic, paranoia, delusions. Unfortunately I'm just not able to use it :( 

I guess I'm just a really bad case of Celiac or there is something else in my gut that a scope will reveal. 

 

celiac and/or crones. don't eat the cannabis just smoke it. I had a similar run in with cannabis a few years back where i ended up blaming it for my entire psychological state. 

turns out 1: i was getting gaslighted by multiple people who were aware i had been smoking pot

2: I was smoking way too much because i was forgetting i took a dose

cannabis doesn't cause delusions or psychosis or anything like schizophrenia. every time I heard that claim there was either cocaine, alcohol, mushrooms or a toxic relationship involved

GFinDC Veteran
GFinDC
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Hi Charles,

Nausea can be a symptom of gallbladder issues also.  Maybe you can get a different GI to check your gallbladder?  Gallbladder problems can occur with celiac disease.

https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-problems-symptoms

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cyclinglady Grand Master
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19 minutes ago, GFinDC said:

Hi Charles,

Nausea can be a symptom of gallbladder issues also.  Maybe you can get a different GI to check your gallbladder?  Gallbladder problems can occur with celiac disease.

https://www.healthline.com/health/gallbladder-problems-symptoms

Dang GFinDC!  You are so on top of things!  And me, I had a non-functioning gallbladder that became infected.  I guess I just try to block out those memories.  Good call. ?

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Hmm, I have gall stones myself CL but no symptoms from them so far.  I am thinking Charles should get to a doctor pretty quick tho as an infection like you had could be dangerous.  And it could be something else too.  Charles, please do get somewhere for a check soon as these things are not always so fun when we wait too long.  Several forum members have  reported having their gallbladders removed prior to a celiac diagnosis and some afterwards.  Doctors sometimes confuse the symptoms of gallbladder disease and celiac disease.

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MisterSeth Enthusiast
MisterSeth
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i would get nausea every time i ate for a long time and it seemed to go away once i managed to expand my stomach. just a lot of potatoes and beans

Awol cast iron stomach Experienced
Awol cast iron stomach
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Minced fresh ginger in hot water as "tea" often helped me. I also tried accupucture and still use it as needed for inflammation and symptoms. 

As other said it's helpful to rule out gallbladder problems as well.

Best wishes

CharlesBronson Enthusiast
CharlesBronson
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Hello All

Thanks again for the information and suggestions. I truly appreciate it :)

Yes, I did have my gallbladder through an ultrasound and all is well as far as it's concerned. 

And, I did manage to convince my Doctor that I need to see him ASAP, so I should be booked in something within the next 30 days (and not July). 

What should I be checking at this point? I'm kind of at a loss...

I want another scope/biopsy, but outside that I'm not sure what to ask for. 

Any suggestions? 

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It seems you have a flare that surfaced around the New Year. Nausea has been a constant through my lifetime, so I’ve learned a few things. Peppermint essential oil in a diffuser or dabbed on the inside of your wrists (use a carrier oil like sesame if you use on skin), raspberry tea, ginger tea, bone broth soup (Kettle and Fire has several varieties).  Micro dosing (2.5 to 5) with an indica strain of cannabis AND hefty dose of CBD will completely address the nausea without euphoria or paranoia. Use a tincture for the THC so you can start with a TINY bit - work up slowly to the 2.5). If taken an hour before bedtime, you will sleep well and awaken with no nausea. CBD and THC together are more effective at reducing inflammation and addressing pain than most pharmaceuticals available, without the negative side effects. 
 

Good luck!

MisterSeth Enthusiast
MisterSeth
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16 hours ago, CharlesBronson said:

Hello All

Thanks again for the information and suggestions. I truly appreciate it :)

Yes, I did have my gallbladder through an ultrasound and all is well as far as it's concerned. 

And, I did manage to convince my Doctor that I need to see him ASAP, so I should be booked in something within the next 30 days (and not July). 

What should I be checking at this point? I'm kind of at a loss...

I want another scope/biopsy, but outside that I'm not sure what to ask for. 

Any suggestions? 

i know this is dumb input but make sure its not thirst. dehydration can make your stomach burn. i think you also need potassium to hydrate your organs if that's the case

cyclinglady Grand Master
cyclinglady
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On 2/22/2020 at 8:58 PM, CharlesBronson said:

Hello All

Thanks again for the information and suggestions. I truly appreciate it :)

Yes, I did have my gallbladder through an ultrasound and all is well as far as it's concerned. 

And, I did manage to convince my Doctor that I need to see him ASAP, so I should be booked in something within the next 30 days (and not July). 

What should I be checking at this point? I'm kind of at a loss...

I want another scope/biopsy, but outside that I'm not sure what to ask for. 

Any suggestions? 

An ultrasound typically checks for gallstones, but it can not determine whether or not your gallbladder is functioning (emptying).  I had my gallbladder out after it ceased to function (0% ejection rate).  It was actually infected.  I never had gallstones.  Ultrasound tests were always normal.  Ask for a HIDA test.  

CharlesBronson Enthusiast
CharlesBronson
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1 hour ago, cyclinglady said:

An ultrasound typically checks for gallstones, but it can not determine whether or not your gallbladder is functioning (emptying).  I had my gallbladder out after it ceased to function (0% ejection rate).  It was actually infected.  I never had gallstones.  Ultrasound tests were always normal.  Ask for a HIDA test.  

Thanks again for all the info CyclingLady! 

I will ask for the HIDA test and get checked for autoimmune gastritis like you said before.

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