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C. diff, SIBO and chronic nausea

Posted by jillannw @jillannw, Dec 25, 2018

I started 8 months ago with either food poisoning or a stomach flu. I have never recovered. I have had every test done and continue to suffer from nausea everyday. In the middle of this I was diagnosed with and treated for c-diff twice but because I didn’t have the classic symptoms the drs at Mayo thought they were false positives. I also was diagnosed and treated for SIBO twice. The nausea everyday which is where this all started never went away. Has anyone had this and come up with a solution?

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lizziel1 | @lizziel1 | Apr 15, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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Nausea can be caused by anxiety. When my anxiety is bad my entire gastrointestinal tract is a mess. You didn’t state you had trouble with anxiety, but maybe it’s low grade. Just a possibility. 🤷

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Apr 18, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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I rely on ginger and peppermint for nausea.

I use powdered ginger in lots of food and drink. I trust the McCormick brand.

I brew strong peppermint tea, buying Heather's bulk peppermint tea as it is organic, grown in the U.S. and Heather picks out peppermint that is strong.

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Apr 19, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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THANK YOU ALL!!

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leykamv | @leykamv | Apr 19, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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Have your gallbladder checked. That was the only symptom I had but organ was full of stone and was removed ( with the nausea).

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suzzee3 | @suzzee3 | Apr 19, 2024
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I have had constant nausea and constant abdominal pain for 3 years. Zofran didn't help my nausea at all. None of the nausea or pain medications helped until I talked to a real smart nurse who told me to ask my doctors about trying a low dose of haldol. Within 2 days my nausea improved and my constant abdominal pain are getting better also.

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What is Haldol?

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tjanet | @tjanet | Apr 20, 2024
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What is Haldol?

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Haldol is a antipsychotic medication but it's also used for pain and nausea when other medications doesn't help.

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slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Apr 22, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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Many people experience nausea as a result of excess acid in the stomach. This occurs more when stomach is empty, particularly in the middle of night. It’s also seasonal, worse in spring and fall. The excess acid is likely to cause ulcers, and sometimes nausea is the main symptom without pain. Gallbladder disease causes nausea when stomach is full, after eating, especially after fatty food intake. The nausea from excess acid is temporarily relieved by creamy foods like ice cream, yogurt or milk, made worse by alcohol and spicy or acidic foods. Observing these associations can provide clues as to the cause. A test of antacids is helpful. If antacids relieve the nausea, then an H2 blocker like Pepcid (famotidine) and /or a PPI (protein pump inhibitor like omeprazole ) both OTC, can help if taken daily. Of course a discussion with your doctor about your observations and response to these meds is appropriate and so is asking for an endoscopy and gallbladder ultrasound. I hope you get some answers soon and relief!

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Apr 22, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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Thank you!

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dniel5220 | @dniel5220 | Apr 23, 2024
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I used to have a period when I would have nausea for several days or so if not weeks but it would go away for a time. Now I have low level nausea that remains constant and has not gone away for at least 2 months. Doesn't matter what I eat or don't. Raise my head when sleep or not. Any ideas what to do? Thanks.

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I’ve had intermittent nausea and vomiting for several years. I never know what sets it off. I’ve had several tests to rule out gallbladder disease and they have all been negative. My daughter in law had her gallbladder removed after experiencing similar symptoms. Her surgeon told her to take Ox bile which is an over the counter digestive aid. I get mine on Amazon and take it twice daily. So far I have not had an episode of nausea and vomiting for 1 yr.

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Apr 23, 2024
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I’ve had intermittent nausea and vomiting for several years. I never know what sets it off. I’ve had several tests to rule out gallbladder disease and they have all been negative. My daughter in law had her gallbladder removed after experiencing similar symptoms. Her surgeon told her to take Ox bile which is an over the counter digestive aid. I get mine on Amazon and take it twice daily. So far I have not had an episode of nausea and vomiting for 1 yr.

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Thanks will try it!

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