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That is very interesting. So, I’m assuming that you had chronic nausea without a prior etiology? Glad you figured it out, but you can bet that most PCPs would not know to go down that road. Thank you for sharing.
After my earlier posting I then remembered doing a food elimination diet as well. In so doing I discovered a intolerance to bananas. So I believe my nausea situation was actually multifaceted.
I suspect I’ve developed a sensitivity to latex’s chitinase protein (which bananas also contain). I hit rock bottom with digestive issues over the early pandemic so became consumed trying to sort it all out. Maybe I’m now ready to sit for the (G.I.) boards!
Suzanne, do you notice that most food is promoted as a way to lose weight and there is not much out there that is nourishing and palatable to help you gain weight. I knew this was a problem when my husband was post-Whipple surgery for a duodenal tumor and we just couldn't find high calorie foods that were nourishing and didn't turn his stomach. For almost a year he ate a steady diet of spinach quiche which we had to be careful of because of the coumadin INR levels and noodle tetrazzini with chicken broth but not chicken. He was prescribed Marinol after a fight with the insurance company but couldn't take it anyway. I never had bulimia and I don't feel I am depressed but I will admit to GAD. I worked my way back to 119 lbs as of this morning and will keep on track. I got Gala apples at with my grocery curb delivery this morning. Neighbor said to try some peanut butter on it to up the calorie. A friend who had mouth cancer radiation and couldn't swallow kept herself from losing further weight by drinking high test chocolate milk. This does not seem like the road to recovery but if I can reclaim an appetite and some weight maybe the GAD will ease up. I listen to you tube meditations daily re gut/brain and they are soothing. I like rice too but it can be cloying without the nice spices to go with it. LOL! M.E.
@tramansbks. Hi. Have you tried any of the meal replacement drinks, such as Boost, Ensure, etc.? I have serious IBS and am on a very restricted diet because I can't tolerate so many foods. Until recently, I had diarrhea every single morning, and of course, weight loss. A dietician and my doctor directed me to drink 2 or 3 Ensure (best for lactose intolerance) per day, especially the higher calorie one, at 355 calories. I prefer the 225 calorie type, (not as rich tasting) and love the chocolate one! Even with my meager
food diet, I've been able to maintain my weight now. I also love plain rice cakes splathered with peanut butter - an excellent source of protein and great for weight gain maintenance too. I suffer from nausea as well, so have lost my appetite completely. It's a struggle for you, I know, but maybe these suggestions might help you. I hope so. Warmest wishes, Laurie
@tramansbks. Hi. Have you tried any of the meal replacement drinks, such as Boost, Ensure, etc.? I have serious IBS and am on a very restricted diet because I can't tolerate so many foods. Until recently, I had diarrhea every single morning, and of course, weight loss. A dietician and my doctor directed me to drink 2 or 3 Ensure (best for lactose intolerance) per day, especially the higher calorie one, at 355 calories. I prefer the 225 calorie type, (not as rich tasting) and love the chocolate one! Even with my meager
food diet, I've been able to maintain my weight now. I also love plain rice cakes splathered with peanut butter - an excellent source of protein and great for weight gain maintenance too. I suffer from nausea as well, so have lost my appetite completely. It's a struggle for you, I know, but maybe these suggestions might help you. I hope so. Warmest wishes, Laurie
Hi Laurie, spent 6 hours in Hershey Medical Center E.R. this morning due to nausea and sensation in chest like I had swallowed a softball. Finally gave in and went up to E.R. No thoughts there on what causing the nausea as the gastro guru I see there has done it all. It was not heart related which was good news and all tests there were within range of normal. I think it must be reflux but I am not conscious of having it and I thought last week's endoscopy would show the impact of reflux and it did not.
When Jim had cancer, my sister bought him Orgain to drink to help gain weight and I order that from Amazon in non-Soy, no GMO, vegan, etc. in dark chocolate. Good for about 250 calories. The rice cakes sound good to me and I will try them. I can tolerate peanut butter. Seeing a dietician through Hershey Med this coming Friday to help me learn how to regain an appetite and weight. The odd thing is that I can't stand vegetables anymore and all my life they were my preferred food. Maybe I need hypnosis! I have IBS-C and it is a battle to come up with natural means of moving food through the system. I guess we cope with the hand we are dealt and hope some day to come up with an answer and solution. M.E.
@tarmansbks Hi. Suzanne here. You have taken so many of the same steps I’ve taken to relieve my symptoms of chronic constipation that leads to an inability to eat. And weight loss. The FODMAP diet has helped and so has small frequent meals.
Learning how to eat like a bird is more difficult than I thought. We’ve been raised and socialized to eat three substantial meals a day. Ordering a meal when out with friends isn’t possible now. It requires a change of habit that fundamentally goes against the way we/I’ve lived for 70 years. But here I am fine tuning my diet.
A good rice, organic brown, basmati, red, black, I try to vary it so I don’t get sick of rice, is my retreat when I get out of wack.
I have swallowing problems, stomach emptying probs, and constipation. They’re all related. I take citalopram and Wellbutrin for depression and have reluctantly resorted to a weekly use of laxative hoping to give my gut some relief. Or am I doing more harm?
I’m sorry for your chronic nausea. That must be horrible to live with. But it certainly is a help to have a forum where we don’t have to be shy about discussing our issues. I feel nauseous when my stomach can’t take anymore food but I want to eat but I’m unable to.
Another contributing factor in my case is my years with bulimia, which is probably at the root of my issues also.
I hope you find what works for you. And I’ll share anything that might be helpful. For now, wishing you all the best.
Hi Laurie, spent 6 hours in Hershey Medical Center E.R. this morning due to nausea and sensation in chest like I had swallowed a softball. Finally gave in and went up to E.R. No thoughts there on what causing the nausea as the gastro guru I see there has done it all. It was not heart related which was good news and all tests there were within range of normal. I think it must be reflux but I am not conscious of having it and I thought last week's endoscopy would show the impact of reflux and it did not.
When Jim had cancer, my sister bought him Orgain to drink to help gain weight and I order that from Amazon in non-Soy, no GMO, vegan, etc. in dark chocolate. Good for about 250 calories. The rice cakes sound good to me and I will try them. I can tolerate peanut butter. Seeing a dietician through Hershey Med this coming Friday to help me learn how to regain an appetite and weight. The odd thing is that I can't stand vegetables anymore and all my life they were my preferred food. Maybe I need hypnosis! I have IBS-C and it is a battle to come up with natural means of moving food through the system. I guess we cope with the hand we are dealt and hope some day to come up with an answer and solution. M.E.
Hi Laurie, spent 6 hours in Hershey Medical Center E.R. this morning due to nausea and sensation in chest like I had swallowed a softball. Finally gave in and went up to E.R. No thoughts there on what causing the nausea as the gastro guru I see there has done it all. It was not heart related which was good news and all tests there were within range of normal. I think it must be reflux but I am not conscious of having it and I thought last week's endoscopy would show the impact of reflux and it did not.
When Jim had cancer, my sister bought him Orgain to drink to help gain weight and I order that from Amazon in non-Soy, no GMO, vegan, etc. in dark chocolate. Good for about 250 calories. The rice cakes sound good to me and I will try them. I can tolerate peanut butter. Seeing a dietician through Hershey Med this coming Friday to help me learn how to regain an appetite and weight. The odd thing is that I can't stand vegetables anymore and all my life they were my preferred food. Maybe I need hypnosis! I have IBS-C and it is a battle to come up with natural means of moving food through the system. I guess we cope with the hand we are dealt and hope some day to come up with an answer and solution. M.E.
@tarmansbks Hi again, M.E. I have IBS-C too, so can certainly commiserate with your struggles. My G.I. has tried me on 3 or 4 prescriptions, none of which have worked, and two of them have put me in the hospital. He finally told me I'm very complex and have a very screwed up bowel! ( no news to me!). He then admonished me in the very best way not to come back in my next life like this. giggle.
I'm presently taking one level tablespoon of Metamucil with cold water first thing every morning , together with one dose of Lax- a-Day ( natural psyllium product) every morning, mixed with my coffee. It doesn't alter the taste of the coffee. If I feel constipation is getting to be a problem, I've been stopping just one morning's dose of Metamusil (my doctor disagrees with that, but it works for me. I know my own body, after 86 years!) The " dose" of Lax-a-Day, for me, is the "highest marker" on the lid of the container.
Like you, I have nausea, no appetite, etc., and can't tolerate my used- to-be favorite raw or cooked vegetables or even meats. No raw fruits either, except for canned sliced peaches or pears. No sweets. No gluten or lactose products. Chicken breast, salmon filet, and cooked carrots are my boring daily dinners,and pea soup or chicken vegetable soup with 2 ounces of gluten free cheddar cheese and gluten free crackers are my lunch. Breakfast is one rice cake with peanut butter and Lax-a-Day- laced coffee, together with the Metamucil. If I'm not too nauseated, I can choke down two soft- boiled eggs once or twice a week.
I hope you get good help soon. Warmest wishes, Laurie
Do you use it too? Thank you. Will ask my neighbor to check the price. I am paying $19 for 12 cartons on Amazon. You have to dig around to find that lower price. Cardboard container a bit scuffed. Otherwise contents in date and fine.
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After my earlier posting I then remembered doing a food elimination diet as well. In so doing I discovered a intolerance to bananas. So I believe my nausea situation was actually multifaceted.
I suspect I’ve developed a sensitivity to latex’s chitinase protein (which bananas also contain). I hit rock bottom with digestive issues over the early pandemic so became consumed trying to sort it all out. Maybe I’m now ready to sit for the (G.I.) boards!
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2 Reactions@tramansbks. Hi. Have you tried any of the meal replacement drinks, such as Boost, Ensure, etc.? I have serious IBS and am on a very restricted diet because I can't tolerate so many foods. Until recently, I had diarrhea every single morning, and of course, weight loss. A dietician and my doctor directed me to drink 2 or 3 Ensure (best for lactose intolerance) per day, especially the higher calorie one, at 355 calories. I prefer the 225 calorie type, (not as rich tasting) and love the chocolate one! Even with my meager
food diet, I've been able to maintain my weight now. I also love plain rice cakes splathered with peanut butter - an excellent source of protein and great for weight gain maintenance too. I suffer from nausea as well, so have lost my appetite completely. It's a struggle for you, I know, but maybe these suggestions might help you. I hope so. Warmest wishes, Laurie
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4 ReactionsHi Laurie, spent 6 hours in Hershey Medical Center E.R. this morning due to nausea and sensation in chest like I had swallowed a softball. Finally gave in and went up to E.R. No thoughts there on what causing the nausea as the gastro guru I see there has done it all. It was not heart related which was good news and all tests there were within range of normal. I think it must be reflux but I am not conscious of having it and I thought last week's endoscopy would show the impact of reflux and it did not.
When Jim had cancer, my sister bought him Orgain to drink to help gain weight and I order that from Amazon in non-Soy, no GMO, vegan, etc. in dark chocolate. Good for about 250 calories. The rice cakes sound good to me and I will try them. I can tolerate peanut butter. Seeing a dietician through Hershey Med this coming Friday to help me learn how to regain an appetite and weight. The odd thing is that I can't stand vegetables anymore and all my life they were my preferred food. Maybe I need hypnosis! I have IBS-C and it is a battle to come up with natural means of moving food through the system. I guess we cope with the hand we are dealt and hope some day to come up with an answer and solution. M.E.
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4 ReactionsHave you tried probiotics? They’re wonderful. Research them.
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1 ReactionYes, I do. Prebiotics, probiotics, kefir, Greek yogurt all part of the daily regimen!😘😘
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1 ReactionJust a FYI. Costco has excellent prices on the Orgain , 20 g protein. Excellent because of no soy
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1 Reaction@tarmansbks Hi again, M.E. I have IBS-C too, so can certainly commiserate with your struggles. My G.I. has tried me on 3 or 4 prescriptions, none of which have worked, and two of them have put me in the hospital. He finally told me I'm very complex and have a very screwed up bowel! ( no news to me!). He then admonished me in the very best way not to come back in my next life like this. giggle.
I'm presently taking one level tablespoon of Metamucil with cold water first thing every morning , together with one dose of Lax- a-Day ( natural psyllium product) every morning, mixed with my coffee. It doesn't alter the taste of the coffee. If I feel constipation is getting to be a problem, I've been stopping just one morning's dose of Metamusil (my doctor disagrees with that, but it works for me. I know my own body, after 86 years!) The " dose" of Lax-a-Day, for me, is the "highest marker" on the lid of the container.
Like you, I have nausea, no appetite, etc., and can't tolerate my used- to-be favorite raw or cooked vegetables or even meats. No raw fruits either, except for canned sliced peaches or pears. No sweets. No gluten or lactose products. Chicken breast, salmon filet, and cooked carrots are my boring daily dinners,and pea soup or chicken vegetable soup with 2 ounces of gluten free cheddar cheese and gluten free crackers are my lunch. Breakfast is one rice cake with peanut butter and Lax-a-Day- laced coffee, together with the Metamucil. If I'm not too nauseated, I can choke down two soft- boiled eggs once or twice a week.
I hope you get good help soon. Warmest wishes, Laurie
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1 ReactionDo you use it too? Thank you. Will ask my neighbor to check the price. I am paying $19 for 12 cartons on Amazon. You have to dig around to find that lower price. Cardboard container a bit scuffed. Otherwise contents in date and fine.