Functional Nausea

Posted by flow65 @flow65, 5 days ago

Hi I’m not sure if anyone suffers from Functional Nausea. Recently, I had an appt with a gastroenterologist. Her diagnosis is Functional Nausea. I’ve been scoped in the past. I’ve been battling this disorder for a few years. I battle it everyday with a loss of appetite plus heat in my esophagus. Even though, I’m nauseated, I am hungry at the same time. I’ve been on antidepressants in the past. Really, not taking too many meds. I’m on a ppi, blood pressure meds, amitriptyline and lorazepam. No anti nausea meds help, nor ginger and peppermint. I’ve been on bland foods also. I see a therapist. I’ve researched vagus nerve devices might help. My therapist wanted me to discuss this with my pcp. These devices are very expensive. Not sure if Medicare would pay for it. I’ve been working with my therapist to manage my stress, depression and anxiety. Has anyone dealt with Functional Nausea? Has anyone used a vagus nerve device for nausea? If so, did it help? Thank you for any suggestions and info regarding this.
Flo

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@flow65

Hi Terry, again thank you for your kind words. My husband was in the Marines during Vietnam (73-76). They sent him everywhere except Vietnam. One of the scariest things I went through was last year. It was quite by accident. I had bladder cancer. I went thru surgery and now cancer free. Just one dose of chemo injected into the bladder. I have to go back to the urologist for checkups. During the same time last year I had a polyp in my uterus. Another surgery to remove it. Stressful year. I just turned 69 and my husband, Doug turns 71 in September. It’s neat you live on an Indian reservation. I’m 100% Italian. My grandparents were from Italy. Doug is Heinz 57 (German, Irish and Dutch). I appreciate you as well. Thanks for your prayers. I’ll keep in touch. Take care 🙏

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Please give my salute to your husband for his service!!! (and thank God he did not have to go to Nam!!) You are an amazing lady!! I am standing with you in faith no more cancer!! And complete healing!! God wants us well!!! I'm a Heinz 57 too..(I do not have tribal membership.. my ancestors did not come over here on the Trail..or enroll in the Dawes roll..so "federally" I am not Cherokee.. but my ancestor fought in the battle of Ft Mims in the Cherokee brigade with ..of all people Andrew Jackson..my husband was a full blood who didn't speak English til he was about 6)..I'm mostly Scot (maiden name Campbell born in Alabama) Irish and English. I'm very into ancestry...we seem to have alot in common.. and we are related.. as we are children of God thru Christ Jesus!! Thank you soo much for your replies and prayers!! Please keep me posted on you and I will keep you in my prayers!!

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@flow65

Hi Terry, I seen my pcp. She checked my ears. No wax. She is referring me to another gastro dr. A consultation to go over functional nausea. Since the vagus nerve affects the digestion he may recommend a vagus nerve device. My dr also stated my bp goes up and down. Another reason the vagus nerve could be over stimulated. I have to wait about a month to see him. Unless, there’s a cancellation. Thanks for being a friend.

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Oh I was praying that ear wax would do the trick!! (It's seems it is never an easy fix..) I had actually never heard of "functional nausea".. googled it.. I go to a new gastro this month.. I have seen soo many..one just said "you don't have any problems ..if you keep going to doctors they will keep finding things wrong with you.. eat whatever you want..".I RAN out of his office!!I'll be praying you get a good gastro!! And you know.. my BP goes up and down too.. maybe that's part of my problem..IDK.. you'd think if they can send people to the moon, they could fix people to be able to eat!!!Please keep me posted on your progress and I'll keep standing with you in faith!! Jesus is the healer.. thank goodness we can count on Him!!! Be well dear friend!! Prayers going up!!

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@standinginfaith

Please give my salute to your husband for his service!!! (and thank God he did not have to go to Nam!!) You are an amazing lady!! I am standing with you in faith no more cancer!! And complete healing!! God wants us well!!! I'm a Heinz 57 too..(I do not have tribal membership.. my ancestors did not come over here on the Trail..or enroll in the Dawes roll..so "federally" I am not Cherokee.. but my ancestor fought in the battle of Ft Mims in the Cherokee brigade with ..of all people Andrew Jackson..my husband was a full blood who didn't speak English til he was about 6)..I'm mostly Scot (maiden name Campbell born in Alabama) Irish and English. I'm very into ancestry...we seem to have alot in common.. and we are related.. as we are children of God thru Christ Jesus!! Thank you soo much for your replies and prayers!! Please keep me posted on you and I will keep you in my prayers!!

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I told my husband and he said, “thank you”. I’m in awe of American Indians.
I pray to God to help us. You’re welcome. Thank you for your prayers and friendship. I will keep you posted. Please keep me posted about your life as well.

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@standinginfaith

Oh I was praying that ear wax would do the trick!! (It's seems it is never an easy fix..) I had actually never heard of "functional nausea".. googled it.. I go to a new gastro this month.. I have seen soo many..one just said "you don't have any problems ..if you keep going to doctors they will keep finding things wrong with you.. eat whatever you want..".I RAN out of his office!!I'll be praying you get a good gastro!! And you know.. my BP goes up and down too.. maybe that's part of my problem..IDK.. you'd think if they can send people to the moon, they could fix people to be able to eat!!!Please keep me posted on your progress and I'll keep standing with you in faith!! Jesus is the healer.. thank goodness we can count on Him!!! Be well dear friend!! Prayers going up!!

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Good luck with your upcoming gastro appointment. My husband doesn’t believe astronauts were on the moon. So much controversy. Especially seeing the flag on the moon. The flag should have been hanging down. It was waving. There’s no atmosphere. This is coming from my husband. iDK. We need all the help we can get. Prayers for you. 🙏 Take care.

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@flow65

I told my husband and he said, “thank you”. I’m in awe of American Indians.
I pray to God to help us. You’re welcome. Thank you for your prayers and friendship. I will keep you posted. Please keep me posted about your life as well.

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Awe he's sooo welcome!!! I appreciate your comment about American Indians.. I do consider myself as Cherokee..(not full blood.. a "breed" as we say.. haha!! Each tribe has their own culture.. our area was just recently declared a rez by the feds.. it was just part of Oklahoma.. was Indian Territory before Ok became a state in 1907..and has a long rather complicated history.. however .. we have regular towns and neighborhoods.. and alot of beautiful wooed areas.. I don't speak Cherokee but my last 2 husbands (the one before Dave passed with a heart attack) spoke Cherokee. and we had 2 dogs that we adopted (strays who "spoke Cherokee".. English too thank goodness.. caus e all I can say is come here and good boy!! God is going to help us!! I am so blessed to have you as a friend!! Prayers coming your way!!

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@flow65

Good luck with your upcoming gastro appointment. My husband doesn’t believe astronauts were on the moon. So much controversy. Especially seeing the flag on the moon. The flag should have been hanging down. It was waving. There’s no atmosphere. This is coming from my husband. iDK. We need all the help we can get. Prayers for you. 🙏 Take care.

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I love that comment by your husband!! Perhaps we are not so advanced.. afterall.. they can't figure out what we should EAT!!! Big hug to you dear friend!!

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@standinginfaith

Awe he's sooo welcome!!! I appreciate your comment about American Indians.. I do consider myself as Cherokee..(not full blood.. a "breed" as we say.. haha!! Each tribe has their own culture.. our area was just recently declared a rez by the feds.. it was just part of Oklahoma.. was Indian Territory before Ok became a state in 1907..and has a long rather complicated history.. however .. we have regular towns and neighborhoods.. and alot of beautiful wooed areas.. I don't speak Cherokee but my last 2 husbands (the one before Dave passed with a heart attack) spoke Cherokee. and we had 2 dogs that we adopted (strays who "spoke Cherokee".. English too thank goodness.. caus e all I can say is come here and good boy!! God is going to help us!! I am so blessed to have you as a friend!! Prayers coming your way!!

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We have 3 rat terriers. They’re getting up on years. I am also blessed to have you as a friend. Prayers to you.

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@standinginfaith

I love that comment by your husband!! Perhaps we are not so advanced.. afterall.. they can't figure out what we should EAT!!! Big hug to you dear friend!!

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A big hug back. 💕

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Thank you sooo much!! Needed that hug and the prayers!! I'm soo blessed to have you!! (I had a rat terrier...inside for years.. great doggies!! She loved to wear clothes!! They are soo smart!! You are awesome and such a blessing!! Keep me posted on you all!! I'll keep praying!!

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@standinginfaith

Thank you sooo much!! Needed that hug and the prayers!! I'm soo blessed to have you!! (I had a rat terrier...inside for years.. great doggies!! She loved to wear clothes!! They are soo smart!! You are awesome and such a blessing!! Keep me posted on you all!! I'll keep praying!!

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You’re welcome. Two of our rat terriers have some health issues. We try to make them as comfortable as possible. Our dogs dislike clothes. No sweaters, nothing. You’re an incredible person. I’ll keep you posted. Please keep me posted as well. I’ll keep praying as well. 🙏🙏

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