Allergy Drainage causing vomiting

[laura415]

I've ALWAYS suffered with allergies, but in the last few years, my sinus drainage has caused me to vomit 2-3 times each morning. It only happens in the morning, and by 11:00 am I feel fine. I've tried all sorts of allergy pills and nasal sprays. Is there anything else I could try to do to keep from vomiting every single morning? Please help!!!


Laura

[Soonerman]

What do you vomit in the mornings, look/taste...

[laura415]

It's just clear and thick mucus. It doesn't have a color. It doesn't taste like anything either. I just wake up with an extremely thick coating of mucus in my throat and it makes me so nauseus that I have to vomit.

[Soonerman]

Basically I have the same thing happen and feel much better by later in the day.  I vomit a clear, thick mucus also most mornings, but I don't feel a thick coating in my throat.  I just feel sick/nauseus, and brushing my teeth puts me over the edge.  It is almost not even like a throwup though as it doesn't seem like its a deep wrenching from the stomach.  Rarely after the clear mucus, I will have yellow bile.  I have a feeling this has to do my food allergies for me because it quit while I eliminated potential problem foods (wheat and gluten..) for a month.  But I am not sure on that and am going to get tested for food allergies this week; also i am planning on getting back on the elimination diet soon and if it quits again and I feel better than that is all I need.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Have you got a CT scan of your sinuses done?

Do you have any symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease? Let us know about the other symptoms that you have and the medications that you are taking currently.

You could take OTC antinausea antireflux medications just as soon as you get up and see if there is any relief in your symptoms. It would also help to sleep with your head end elevated.

Let us know how you are doing and do consult your doctor if your symptoms still persist.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

[udbrky]

I've had this same problem for almost my entire life. It's not just in the morning. Sometimes, it's all day.

The best way I can describe the feeling is, I feel like I'm being choked.

My vomit is almost always just clear, mucousy. Sometimes, I get the yellow bile, but that's when I've been dry heaving for a bit.

The only things I've found that can help are cough drops or strong mints, that help my drainage and create saliva, helping it down. Also, I've found that if I drink more water, it seems to help.

It's very uncomfortable, annoying, and embarrassing. This forces me to change a lot of things, like not eating in the morning, until I've vomited, so that I do not throw up food. I also worry that I'm conditioning myself to throw up, and sometimes will do it because I always do it.

I haven't found any part of the year that is best. Sometimes, in the winter, it goes away for a while. As far as I know, I have no food allergies, just things like dust, mold, pollen, grass type things.

I've spoken to doctors, and allergists regarding this for about 15 years. Nobody can give me many tips, nor do they even seem concerned about this. I'd appreciate any help.

[photojeni]

I have the same problem.  I have constant drainage, and sinus pressure headaches.  Mine started when I moved to California.  

My doctors have given me every medication under the sun.  The ones I have give me a little relief, but I'm not back to normal.  (I only experience normal when I visit home, Washington.)

I tend to vomit after I eat.  Typically foods with dairy.  I've recently cut out dairy from my diet and haven't had a problem with vomiting since.

Still working on my sinus headaches and drainage.  Thinking about seeing an ENT next, however, I'd like to explore more home remedies.  I've tried: neti pot and facial humidifier.  Any other suggestions?