know any causes of Chronic Nausea?
I'm really really seeking any type of insight into unusual or rare causes of chronic nausea. I am a 27yo female and have had chronic moderate-severe nausea daily for going on 10 months with no known cause. I have ruled out pregnancy and GERD, and know that it is not from anxiety (I am a MH professional). It is seriously debilitating and I have seen many specialists that all have coincidentally found something but not the cause of the nausea. The other symptoms I have include headaches, palpitations/PVC's, chronic fatigue, occasional nightsweats, dizziness/chest discomfort when standing up, and just an overall sense of unwellness. In the midst of this search for answers I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, but dont believe it's the cause for many of these symptoms as the lump in my throat feeling and fatigue have improved a little w/ Hashimotos treatment but most of the symptoms I mentioned previously have only continued to get worse. Does anyone know of any possible causes for the symptoms I have been struggling with, particularly the nausea? Or is anyone familiar with Hashimotos and has had a similar experience of having this intense persistent nausea for months?? I feel like my medial providers aren't thinking outside the box and aren't taking it as seriously as I am to consider potential causes. I feel very desperate as I can feel myself getting sicker. This will sound dramatic but since I have only continued to get sicker over the past 10 months its hard not to wonder if I have some type of serious illness thats just going untreated. Thanks in advance.
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@llmartin have been on two course of Omeprozole but seemed to make no difference unfortunately. Recently had a nasel endoscopy and dr said I do have acid reflux though. Glad to hear you are feeling better now.
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2 ReactionsThank you.
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1 Reaction@falmouthgirl Oh my! Sometimes celiac/gluten intolerant individuals are also dairy and soy intolerant. Food for thought... Sure hope you can figure this out soon. It can be miserable.
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1 Reaction@falmouthgirl Interesting that the PPI didn't work. I was on Protonix for 18 months. My nausea was probably a more severe form of reflux. A couple things I forgot to mention, I was immediately tested for H-pylori, which was negative, but an important cause. Also I had post nasal drip going into my stomach and was prescribed something like Flonase which seemed to help. I sure hope you get some answers! Kind regards.
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1 Reaction@llmartin great tips and info, thank you so much. I’ll mention Protonix to my doctor -might be worth me trying a different PPI. Have also tested negative to H- pylori. Flonase and nasel drip is new to me - will investigate that for sure. Just this weekend I have started wearing wristband that sends electric pulses through to your Vagal Nerve, these are often used for travel sickness. Seems to be helping a little. Feels like this is one crazy long experiment!
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2 ReactionsHello, I'm from Taiwan, and I have the same symptoms as you. I have a history of stomach problems. The nausea started in 2021, but it wasn't severe and recurred about once every six months. By 2025, the nausea became intense and frequent. For the past four months, I've felt nauseous almost every day, and I've also developed other terrible symptoms: cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain, arrhythmia, and other gastrointestinal problems. I have a bad habit of drinking sugary drinks every day. Perhaps it was due to unclean food or medication causing a bacterial infection, which, if left untreated, gradually spread to my liver and kidneys, leading to chronic nausea that worsened daily. Yesterday, I took cefixime capsules(頭孢克肟膠囊), and the next day, the nausea subsided significantly. Cefixime is a prescription oral, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by destroying the bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.! I usually take one capsule at a time, but since my symptoms were severe, I took two at a time, twice a day, with a 12-hour interval. I hope this helps you.
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1 ReactionThere are support groups on fb too... regarding hashi and thyroid... so forth.... I have learned a lot this last year... I spent 5 years fighting with Dr an trying get a diagnosis.... but if I could just say one thing first.... don't just try or do something without keeping in touch with Dr.... but after seeing every specialist in my area.... an no Answers.... I did learn from functional Dr.. basically... because my Dr refused to test hormones told me just part of growing old... I had water weight gain went from 150 to 230.... but im down to 160 stand still.... I had to cut sodium to less than 2400 cardiologist told me... I actually got mine to Under 1000mg a day.... I eat fresh fruits an veggies.. no ultra processed foods, no sugars no dyes... my heart burns gone... my ra not inflamed hurting I feel good... an I grow my own sprouts mix Todd's friends an had tons nutrients an good in soups, chili, wraps sandwiches,. . I also learned couple other things while going through journey as seasons change the taste buds going through change too... lol weird I know.... but I would keep a small tablet... keep food journal, an write everything eat, drink, exercise, how feel, an when bathroom.... how feel... an might find a pattern... I learned that no gluten for me... inflammation with cause tinnitus to ring more than usual.... rings so loud in left ear I can't hear in my right ear.... I learned put earbud in there play music it tones it down.... but once I got my diet balanced out... gluten also in some meats... an paper plates... check see how sensitive you are I learned I had get rid of it all... an best for me was hormone free meats... white chicken best also a antihistamines...
I haven't had dairy in 30 years.... but need probiotics.. I learned that making my own sauerkraut and I don't cook it has awesome probiotics... takes 4-6 weeks to make pending tastes... but all you need some distilled water an salt tbsp with every pound....now when ready... 2 tbspn a day don't cook.. just eat... don't double dip, keep bacteria good... but when ready to taste can put in fridge..... but fiber, awesome probiotics and heals gut health... first time in my life I don't have bloated gut anymore.... but keep track what you do...
also, do you take vitamins? An then feel like they don't work... see where your homocystien levels at if you have mthfr gene mutation.... I learned I needed b12 methylcobalmin... an since I take that my levels evening out.... then even though you do this you still er caution with gluten an dairy... an find your triggers.... if I have pop I get very tired... so I make kombucha now fizz too. An I actually use green tea an local raw honey instead sugar... sooo good.... other thing lots will say don't eat night shades.. I can't cut out tomatoes... I love em too much... but in moderation... smaller portions I'm ok.... not sure how you are with sauerkraut... I would start there... if buying.. that's canned... it's killed the good bacteria.. i hope this helps....
2 years ago... i drive to store.. fall asleep in vehicle.. brain fog, forgetful.. anxieties worse almost amplified couldn't even walk across street get mail... now I can walk... 5 miles 2 to3 times a day.... brain fog gone... memory better... my audhd has improved.... hope this helps... might have to reread.. I am deaf/hoh as well so my writing not the greatest... i apologize... hugz... best of luck...
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1 Reaction@epalbright72 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! You have given lots of helpful information.Did an illness prompt you to get so involved in caring for your health? Lots of good information. Thank you!
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2 Reactions@becsbuddy I had a dr almost convince I was going nuts... an said was all part of growing old to "deal with it"... I refused to.... that's why I went outside of Central care.. an they had me pegged the first appointment.... from support groups on fb well not all trust but take ideas try see if change I guess but when was feeling better.. I ran with it... that's why I suggested Journaling day... food an drink to how feel an when bathroom.. I've had lifetime allergies I've learned to watch things.... to don't forget either.. but the brain fog is no joke... but switching my diet I'm in better shape I ever have... that's why I say try to.. because not everyone is cookie cutter version.. but more less hey there's ideas... don't give up. I almost did... keep going till you find what works for you... the red dye 40 and sugars... when I cut that out.. my esophagus healed up.. could finally sleep laying down... an got rid of at least 8 meds for Gerd, heartburn, so forth.... an with getting rid of that I eat jalapeños no issues... I can enjoy you can too...
I wasnt going to sit and just accept its part being old.... I wish everyone the best of luck....
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We should all take note of your line:
I can't cut out tomatoes... I love em too much... but in moderation... smaller portions I'm ok.
That's the key to it all. You don't necessarily have to cut out everything you enjoy. I'm not supposed to eat black licorice because of the cardiac effect but if I stick to the minimum serving size on the bag, I can still enjoy it in moderation without any effect. Many things that are bad for us if we overindulge are okay in moderation. Maybe that bowl of ice cream is not good for you but maybe an occasional scoop is okay. Doctors can be very understanding of dietary pleasures if you give them a chance to discuss it.
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