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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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tjanet | @tjanet | Nov 13, 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 have had constant nausea for over a year. A nurse suggested Haldol so I talked to my doctor and he prescribed a low dose of Haldol and it helps my nausea. I have very little nausea most days now.

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ksdm | @ksdm | Nov 14, 2024
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Yes the excess acid causes gastric inflammation and sometimes ulcers. You can google this to learn the physiology and pathophysiogy related. It tends to exacerbate and remit if one is prone to it. Many factors including genetics, diet, hormone secretion (like insulin triggered by food ingestion)), stress, meds, smoking, etc. affect the HCL production by tbe stomach’s parietal cells. There can be an excess or less often, a reduction in the ideal HCL production. Gastric acid pH can be tested during endoscopy. An interesting related read is Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (rare). Enjoy delving into this!

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I suffered with slight nausea from the pain medication that I was taking for my back muscle spasm. I quit the pain meds because they were not helping and my doctor prescribed Famotidine. It took a few weeks but it cleared up and has never returned.

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charles826 | @charles826 | Dec 2, 2024

My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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rxjoey | @rxjoey | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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Nausea originates from the chemoreceptor triggered zone…. Not in your stomach. It starts with your nervous system

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rashida | @rashida | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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@rxjoey so what can one do about it?

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katgob | @katgob | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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The medical team needs to be notified. Give them the info. I am so sorry your husband is suffering this way. I am like many who have had nausea along the way, but not chronic. Are you being treated at a big-name research hospital? Someone else will post, but please keep us posted. Someone treating your husband is not hearing the request. Keep calling till you get info.
rxjoey gave a new question to ask.

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charles826 | @charles826 | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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What type of doctor would treat this?? Have been to gi Dr and neurologist??

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charles826 | @charles826 | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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I am at a total loss. Don’t know who to call ? They all think nausea isn’t serious. But they don’t see him everyday.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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@charles826, Have you seen this other discussion on chronic nausea?
-- Chronic nausea: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/chronic-nausea-2/

I agree with @katgob about seeking help for your husband at a major health facility like Mayo Clinic or a teaching hospital. Are you able to go with your husband to talk with a doctor to see if you can get a referral to a specialist?

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ZeeGee | @fourof5zs | Dec 3, 2024
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My husband has chronic nausea every day. Has had all gi test and medicines. He says he can’t go on like this. Nothing works. Is there a doctor anywhere that can help him. He is 81 and suffering everyday.

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@charles826

I, personally, have had good success with a RELIEF BAND that my pain specialist recommended. It looks much like a watch. It works much like a TENS Unit. I prefer the stlye that has replaceable batteries and not rechargeable. You can find it at this link: https://www.reliefband.com/ .. also on Amazon. There are other brands that may work as well and cost less.

Best of luck
ZeeGee

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