Desperate!

[kama24]

For 3 years I had constant nausea every day from the moment I woke until I fell asleep at night. Yes, I had every test you can name, medications, accupuncture, you name it. It eased off for a very short time (no one knows why). Drs. have given up on me. I feel totally hopeless. I do suffer from anxiety but it doesn't seem to be connected to the nausea. I will try anything. Any suggestions?

[Pontiac1979]

I think it is due to anxiety I have had nausea off and on for a couple of years do you ever notice the minute you take your mind some other place you feel ok that's the way I am but the minute your alone you start feeling horrible again call it what you want it's all about negative thinking

[kama24 in reply to Pontiac1979]

I have tried so hard to figure out what causes it. It IS real, not imagined. I crochet, read, or do some house chores if I can stand up but it stays. Usually around 5pm it starts to edge off. I know too much cortisol in your blood can cause it but mine was ok. It's been since 2015 I've had this and just want to be rid of it. Even meds they give chemo patients have not helped. Thanks for replying.

[happy_kitty]

I also had something similar for almost a month, chronic stomach aches. I still get them in the mornings but I found I had a very high stress level at the time that they were bad. The individual stomach aches didn’t coincide with any particular stressers or thoughts but their frequency severity did seem to follow my overall stress levels. Have you been particularly stressed lately?

[kama24 in reply to happy_kitty]

Thank you for responding Yes, I have been in a "mess" since 2015 with daily nausea. I don't have pain, just severe nausea. I shake so bad when I get up I can hardly walk.....fear...that this will never end.

[happy_kitty in reply to kama24]

That does sound strange. I’m guessing you’v seen a doctor about it? What did they say - if you don’t mind sharing?

[kama24 in reply to happy_kitty]

I've seen a gastro intestinal specialist, naturopath, accupuncturist, endoctrinologist, had endoscopy done, xrays, abdominal ultra sound, CAT scan, so many meds I'd need a page to type them all, attended a CBT course, and more. Oh yes, and I go to a physciatrist. No one has any ideas or answers. I feel hopeless

[happy_kitty in reply to kama24]

Wow, that sounds frustrating! I wish I could help.

[kama24 in reply to happy_kitty]

Thank you for caring. It's a new day here and the nauseated feeling is unreal. All I can do is take it one day at a time.

[Hidden]

I’ve had the same thing for a little over a year. But I’m starting to have other symptoms (tmi, constipation and feel worse during menstrual cycles). I’m having exploratory surgery to see if there’s anything reproductive causing my issue. I’ve had every test done and expert look at me. I did the whole anxiety thing for a long time and did lots of yoga, meditation, SO MANY prescriptions, acupuncture, and homopathic remedies. I’ve lost so much weight and can’t function with daily tasks now. That’s when I said “enoughs enough” and will be having this surgery.

Have you tried a tricyclic antidepressant? People with chronic nausea try it (they put me on amitriptyline) and day it works. It didn’t work for me simply because my nausea isn’t anxiety related at this point.

If you truly think that it’s not anxiety and you’ve tried similar meds, I would find a new GP who’s willing to really look into things. Sending good vibes and hope you get to feeling better! Nausea is HORRID and I feel you. It’s detrimental.

[kama24 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for replying. Yes, I've had amitripiline, nabilone, Zofran, nothing helps when it is bad. I deal with both our GP and my phsyciatrist. I think I have them both baffled.

[Hidden in reply to kama24]

Keep searching, it’s not normal to be sick this long and have tried everything. Praying you find answers!

[kama24 in reply to Hidden]

Believe me I have just about come to the end of my rope! There just doesn't seem to be an answer as to why it is daily. I try anything new I hear about. Sometimes I just feel very alone in this.

[Hidden in reply to kama24]

I’m so sorry, I’ve been there and I even started to second guess my sanity. I’m eager for my exploratory surgery in a few days. I’m hoping they find something. I even had my gallbladder removed (it didn’t need to be but it was a shot in the dark). It might be something that you don’t have the “typical” symptoms for. You’re not alone! Promise. You came to the right place to talk to others.

[kama24 in reply to Hidden]

Such a kind reply, thank you. I hope your surgery goes well and that you may just get the answers you need. If I do get a good day I do the dance of joy. I'm not getting any younger and don't want to finish out my years like this.

[kama24]

I have never had the med you mention. I've written down the name, thanks for sharing.

[Michael8072]

Just wanted to reach out and give you a hug. I couldn't imagine going through what your going through. I have a migraine right now and feeling nauseous. So I couldn't imagine dealing with this everyday. I wish I had an answer for you. Have you tried mediatation or reiki? I know sometimes when I feel nauseous I'll do some reiki and sometimes it helps me feel better. I hope you find the answer and get some relief soon.

[kama24]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Sometimes it's just comforting to know you're not alone. I've tried meditation cds, deep breathing, acupuncture, a naturopath, OTC meds & so many prescription meds it would boggle your mind. No one seems to know why it won't go away. The odd part is that by bed time I have no nausea! The moment I open my eyes in the morning whammo!! All I can do is try to get through ea new day. I do hope your migraine has let up by now. Take care.

[Starrlight]

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[Hidden]

Hi Kama24, I wanted to come here and update you after the exploratory surgery I had. They found a teeny bit of endometriosis but it wasn’t linked to my nausea. After the surgery I had a “flare up” again where the nausea was so bad I lost another 5 pounds. That in itself, confirmed that anxiety was behind my nausea. I also have a phobia called Emetophobia (fear of vomiting or vomit). I read a book called Hope and Help for Your Nerves by Claire Weeks. It just confirmed all of my issues and my nausea being derived from anxiety. It’s crazy what the mind can do and how it can wreck havoc on the body. Your nausea is real, none the less, but anxiety could be the issue. I’m now seeking help from a specialist and one who deals with these types of anxieties and phobias, who 100% confirmed and is confident in it being anxiety and how to help me. I’ve been doing SO MUCH BETTER. Not having much nausea at all for weeks. I get some occasionally but the book helps me learn how to work through it and not “white knuckle my way through the day”. It took me a month after accepting the anxiety to even stop having the nausea daily. My body was/is sensitized to the anxiety so that’s why the nausea seemed “out of the blue” and had no known triggers. You’re not alone. Please know that.

[kama24 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for the update. I too have read the same book. My nausea has given me a break & I haven't been waking with it. I still battle early morning "fear", of what I have no idea. Some days I just want to throw in the towel and give up. I know how illogical my thinking is and try so hard t control it. My mind seems to dwell on possible scary situations. I'm so thankful for the support of my husband, but I just want to wake in the morning with no "fear". I'm not getting any younger and the thought of living out my final years in worry and fear make me feel so hopeless. I will continue to battle it & maybe one day I will win! Take care.