Is there any relief from constant nausea?

[LaLaLondon]

For the past few years I have had problems with my digestive/gastro-intestinal health. About two years ago I noticed that I seemed to be having a more frequently upset stomach (usually diarrhoea) than was normal. About once a month I'd have a severly upset stomach but the rest of the time I'd be fine. Then about a year and a half ago I realised that I was feeling nauseaous every single day, usually in the morning, but sometimes in the afternoons too. Often eating would relieve the feeling for a couple of hours, but at other times eating would make me feel much worse and even sicker. Since then I have been to see various doctors and gastro specialists, I've had a colonoscopy and an endoscopy but they have not discovered anything. The common diagnosis is that it is IBS, but I don't really suffer from the constipation/diarrhoea pattern and nausea is my biggest problem. I have also noticed that I am quite bloated (much more than I used to be) and my stomach is constantly churning, grumbling and making noises. I feel like I constantly want to press and kneed my stomach, because it is so bloated, pulsing and gassy. Despite the never-ending nausea I have never actually been sick, however when I'm feeling really nauseous I seem to swallow excessively which can make me feel terrible.

Although nausea doesn't sound like a particularly bad problem it affects me every day and can prevent me living my life as I want to. I often feel that I can't be active or do excercise because my stomach feels so uncomfortable and I feel so sluggish. It can disrupt nights out with my friends when I suddenly feel incredibly sick or my stomach is upset. Frustratingly doctors seem to lose interest in finding out what's wrong now that they know it's nothing serious, but I long for the days when I didn't worry about what my stomach was doing or how I was feeling.

Can anyone help or does anybody else suffer from similar symptoms? Furthermore does anybody have a cure for nausea that really works? I've tried Dom Peridone (Motillium), peppermint capsules, ginger capsules and so far no relief!

Any input gratefully received.

LaLa

[masterpaintingnow]

My girlfriend has the same thing. Nauseous all day and constipation. They haven't done every test yet, but a lot of them.

For STRESS relief. Find an active hobby you enjoy: rock climbing, swimming, boxing, Jiujitsu, meditation, etc. Exercise helps anxiety and stress. If I don't exercise regularly my anxiety gets worse.

However, what helps her the most is smoking marijuana and now shatter, oil. It is stronger. It is the only way she can exercise and do things.

The nausea pills do pretty much nothing for her.

So, maybe try to get a medical card if it is legal where you live.

She also has anxiety.

I find after reading ALL these post that a common fact is stress or anxiety. It seem that could be causing the problem or at least making it worse.

[Rmoreno]

It gives me just a bit of relief knowing I'm not alone in this although it's so unfortunate and discouraging to read that many of you are still going through issues years after the initial posting. I have been nauseous all day every day for about 3 months now. I had an endoscopy done as well as an abdominal ultrasound. Ultrasound was negative and endoscopy showed mild gastritis. My doctor says I probably have IBS as well. Now just to make it clear, I do stress a lot. I am on Protonix and Zantac....and it barely helps if any.

My current symptoms are nausea everyday, bloated feeling in stomach and intestines, stomach always feels full of liquid (I can hear it slushing around), occasional right side intestinal tenderness, recurring headaches, and dry/irritated eyes. As bad as it all sounds, it doesn't completely disable me but it's gotten really annoying that the doctors can't find something or prescribe something that will actually help.

[BillyBoyBlue]

Also I have no gallbladder, no appendix, I am running out of things to be removed.  SOMETHING has to be causing this, and it started before any real stress was added, but I am sure stress is not helping now.

[BillyBoyBlue]

Here is what I am going through.  Diarhea(SP) part of the time, constipation part of the time, nausea all the time, vomiting 8 - 30 times a week.  No food does not help, any food does not help.  B6 was something I was already on, does not help, antacids do not help, anti-nausea meds do not help.  I do not sleep because I feel horrible, dread my days.  I am 33, lost 130 lbs healthy, and then bam sick as a dog.  Still seeing a specialist.  Going to start harrassing them until we figure this out.  Ginger has helped, but as I am finding tonight it has lost its effectiveness.  I am really starting to wonder whats going on with me.

[oekcme]

It is amazing how many people share the same symptoms and for so many years and still there is no solution. I too have been tested for everything I gave up my job  (took that stress out of the equation) I had diarrohea, reflux, cramping, bloating, spasms, nausea. I was diagnosed with post antibiotic IBS. I have been on so many different medications and all have worked for a while but none have solved my constant nausea. Like most of you I have suffered side effects that have set me back so much that I am reluctant to try any more drugs. I have a very sympathetic doctor but nothing has really helped with the constant nausea. I am now attending a dietitian who has suggested I go on a Low FODMAP Diet and it has really worked. I recommend giving it a try but you must be strict with it. I also tried to boost my system (hurry the healing process) by using natural remedies..... unfortunately for me it has set me back about six months and 1/2 stone in weight which I could not afford to lose and am finding it difficult to gain back. I am off all drugs and am focusing on the FODMAP Diet plan again. I still have severe nausea every day esp in the mornings but sometimes all day. My doctor and Dietitian are confidant I will beat this if I just have patience cause it takes six months or more before real benefits are felt. Heres hoping. Before I destroyed my system  with the herbal remedies I really was begining to feel me again. I am not saying herbal remedies dont work they just didnt work for me. Take care

[beebeeSQ]

Hi there,

I wasn't ever intending to post on this thread but I was really struck by how remarkably similar your story is to mine.

I'm 23, always been super healthy in the past, landed the dream job four months ago, and up until two weeks ago had been completely unable to function like a normal human being and go to work due to crippling, unabating nausea (although never actually vomit). I had the same fears of losing my job, and the same horrible transformation from extrovert to hermit.

Tests haven't been very helpful so far, my everything-levels are normal, I'm scheduled in for an appointment with a gastro specialist but NHS waiting lists are /long/.

I too was on omeprazole and it did nothing for me - my doctor has shifted me on to Nexium (esomeprazole) which is a stronger dosage and seems to be bringing improvements.

However, my absolute biggest recommendation would be to get hold of some Motilium (domperidone), its an anti-nausea medication and its done wonders for me. I can still feel that my stomach isn't 'right' but the nausea has almost completely gone and I have been able to return to work and feel less anxious about my job stability.

Becky x