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675786 tn?1330954244

When does vomiting get serious??

Okay, I have posted about this before, but, it has gotten worse and I just don't understand how I my concerns keep getting dismissed.  I have had N/V for about 7 weeks off and on now, but it has been going without a break, well, I am on day 12 now and can't hold down crackers.  I have held down about four meals in the 12 days.  The dr tell me I probably just picked up a virus that is holding on, I have had a CT and Endoscopy and blood work.  The last blood work I had was a week ago.  I don't think any of the nurses that understand my concern, I am worried about what this is doing to my body, I understand that my test have been normal, but I wouldn't think this could possibly be good for my body.  I called on Fri. to see if they should repeat my blood work, but, the nurse basicly told me, we sent you to a specialist and you have medication there is nothing else we can do.  I go upset with her so she spoke with the dr, who then offered me valum.  Sun. morning I woke up at about 1am with leg pain and now I keep getting odd stabbing pain in my arm and around my breast bone area.  I just don't know where to go, my family dr doesn't want to deal with me anymore and the GI dr's nurse hasn't returned my call.  I am at such a loss, I am starting to feel like everyone just thinks I am crazy, maybe I am, I just don't know anymore.  
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756668 tn?1287225387
If it were me, I would not care how crazy I would appear to them. I would go to the ER and go back every single day until they took me serious and I would ask or even tell them I am NOT leaving until I get some answers!  

This is not normal!  

Wishing the best!

Moira
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If you're not doing anything whilst standing, then 100 is too high.  Only when you're busy with activities should it be higher than 80.  So, I think RAD is on to something with the thrombosis, so you may suggest that idea to your next doc, and remember you can try the county health center.  But what would be best, if you can, is get back in to see the specialist who oversaw your gallbladder surgery, get an emergency squeeze-in appointment.  Another idea is if you are still using the patch, could be you're having an allergic reaction to it.  I would be terrified if I were you, so you got to either go to the county health department or back to the doc who was involved in or actually did the gallbladder surgery.
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675786 tn?1330954244
I am 29, and have been on almost every anti-nausea that can be given.  At the moment I am  on a supository because I was unable to hold down oral meds and the patch gave me blurred vision.  I have been unable to hold down fluid from about 5pm last night and it is continuing this morning.  I am most definatly not preg.  I have been tested and my tubes are tied anyway.  I had GB surg in Dec. and my CT of abd. and head were normal, the only thing my endecopy showed was gastritis and hyatal hernia.  I kind of already fired my PCP becuase the next answer they gave me was that they would give me some valium.  I have kids to take care of and can't be on that type of med.  I have been having some pain in my abdomin today, it is tender to the touch around my belly button area.  My heart rate is only over 100 when standing, it seems to be around 80 if I am sitting.  
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Let me start with, I am not a doctor.  This is from experience.  Vomiting can be caused by many things.  Whatever is causing the vomiting, however, should be dealt with.  Aside from the cause, the symptom of the nausea and vomiting itself can be dealt with.  Has your GI Dr. given you Phenergan or another type of nausea med?  How old are you?  Could you be pregnant?  Morning sickness can last for weeks to the entirety of the pregnancy.  Leg pain can indicate venous thrombosis.  You should check for blood clots in the legs and/or chest since you are complaining of chest pain as well.   Vomiting becomes overlying serious when you cough up blood due to the stress of the vomiting procedure or when you cannot hold down even liquids.  Nausea and vomiting can be exacerbated by dehydration and you may need a quick IV fluid therapy.  If your heart rate is rapid (over 100/min) you could be dehydrated and need the IV.

If you are not getting results from your PCP and he or she is ignoring you or treating you without respect, you have the right to fire that doctor (even if your insurance is HMO) simply by calling your insurance company and requesting another PCP.
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675786 tn?1330954244
Thanks, I went to the family dr and the GI amd been to the ER and all just seem to think it will pass.  Yesterday, it seemed to get worse again.  This morning, I havn't been able to hold down liquid and my supository is trying to come back out as well (sorry TMI).  I woke up feeling like I don't even know how I am going to get through the day, at least I have child care for a few hours.  I guess I don't know what to do because everyone I see just blows me off.  I am sorry, I am just so frustrated.  Thank you for your suggestions.
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You're not crazy, the docs just don't know what is wrong, which is a sad state of affairs, indeed.  So, I'll try to give you a few directions to go.

I think there's a chance you have constipation, unless you've been passing waste regular as usual.  If you are constipated, tho, and got stool blocking up your intestines, then the three things that will help it are exercise, lots of water, and enough fiber.  See, if you are not having regular movements, any food you put in your tummy is going to come right back out, because it doesn't have anywhere to go.  If you're not constipated, then there is a chance you have some oddball obstruction going on, so hopefully your Gastro Specialist has checked you out for all that.  If you want to see you regular doc or the GI doc, you'll have to make an appointment...you can ask for a squeeze-in emergency one.

Obviously the next idea is you may be pregnant, but I assume you've looked into that possibility already.  Another thought is medications can sometimes cause what you've got, review all the side effects of whatever you're on, if anything.  In the meantime, you need to be getting nutrients since you're throwing everything up, so perhaps you can find a baby's vitamin in liquid form and take it.  Also, you need to stay hydrated, because that's the biggest problem with vomiting, so I hope you can drink ordinary water.  The other thing that vomiting is bad for is your throat, having all that acid go up there burns it, so antacids like Tums or Alka Seltzer might take the edge off that.

But I agree, you should not be throwing up for two weeks.  Appointments are about the only way you can see a doc, unless you go to the ER.  But you could be seen today if you'll go down to the County Health Department, as a walk-in, they charge what you can afford, and you'll get to talk to a physician right then and there.
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