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Hi charles826, YUCKY YUCKY constant nausea is always the worst, especially after trying everything. For many years I would have 1-3 random episodes with no apparent reason, each episode would last about a week. There was little to no vomiting. I was working then, I owned a tax and bookkeeping business, so I couldn't stay at home during tax season. For me I used: during daytime: charcoal (but it needs to be used 1+hrs before or after anything else), ginger(high doses), hint: don't use ginger if vomiting is a probable action, because it Burns really bad coming out. Promethezine(Phenergan), peppermint gum, small pieces of peppermint candy, filtered water (carried my huge mug everywhere), nibbled constantly on dry cereal(fruit filled mini shredded wheat, corn Chex), never get hungry, stay on cool side, breathe thru nose only . Dramamine non-drowsy didn't exist back then. After work/evenings: loose clothing made a big impact for me.Dramamine (the drowsy one, I took dbl dose), take with lots of water, this dissolves extremely quickly and it burns your throat really bad., Phenergan, low dose Valium helps calm your stomach and your brain. A heating pad on stomach. Laying down, vs sitting relieves some pressure. Sip diluted chicken broth. Are you vomiting? Dry heaves? Temperature of the rooms and of your body, is it elevated? Bowels normal? What was the GI testing for? What did the doctor think about it? What happened 8 months ago ? Like move, change in anything you use :household cleaning, toothpaste, shampoo etc anything that has a scent/smell. I've no idea why it took me so long to figure out that my toothpaste was a big problem. Do you have migraines, neck pain, bloated/pain in stomach?
I know I am wordy, but unfortunately, for different reasons and for no reason I have ample experience with nausea from requiring hospitalization to just find out what works for me. I hope you find some relief FAST!!! Shelley
Have you had weight loss(unplanned)? Blood in the bowel movements?
Camomile Tea Peppermint Tea and Ginger.
Same here. Acupuncture and Agastache Tummy syrup helps me.
Have you tried accupuncture or Accu pressure?
Hello @charles826 and all others who have participated in this discussion on nausea. I have read several posts encouraging the use of charcoal in the treatment of nausea. However, I would like to caution you on the use of this supplement for nausea.
I'm providing a link from a reputable website, WebMD, regarding benefits as well as side-effects. Always, of course, discuss changes in your supplements with your doctor before adding a new supplement. Supplements can often run interference with other medications.
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/activated-charcoal-uses-risks
Hello @charles826 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I am sorry to hear that you have not found any relief from chronic nausea. It sounds as though you and your doctor have been working together to find a solution to this problem. We do have a couple of conversations on Connect about chronic nausea. Here's a link:
--Chronic nausea
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-nausea-2/
As you do not mention any surgeries of the digestive tract, I'm assuming that you are otherwise healthy. I'm wondering if the nausea is every day, all day, or if it just occurs during certain times of the day? Are there any particular foods/drinks that are triggers for this nausea?