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Unusual Vomiting when I don't Expect it
I start out ok, doing a task, like raking leaves. Then suddenly I feel queasy, unwell and have to sit down. If I don't sit or lay down right away, I am in the kitchen vomiting in the sink. I have those little white pills ( O something) for nausea that can "catch" it sometimes. What is it?
I am older, age 83. Usually up and around and this limits me. Cannot go to Walmart and vomit there. Won't find a chair to sit in either.
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@phxbarb ?could there be a hernias pressing on lung and or digestive tract ?
@nycmusic It could have something to do with a lung. I say this because when it happens, I am out of breath and feel exhausted, like I cannot get enough air. I mentioned it to a GI doctor once and he didn't say anything. He gave me large white pills to curb acid. (Carafate? I think).
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1 Reaction@phxbarb have you been checked for hernia, gall-bladder, inflammation ? If not, get to a doc who will check you out and listen to you.
@nycmusic Oh sure. Where do I find a doc who will listen to me? Most give you 5 minutes to tell your story and then it's on to the next !
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2 Reactions@phxbarb It is hard to find a good doc who listens, no question…but they do exist and the time searching is well rewarded….sometimes nurse practitioners are a very good start- they listen and can guide you, maybe lead you to needed specialists… I remember asking my internist to chose docs for my cancer team who would be real partners in health—ended up with an awesome all-woman team !
Hi @peterose - Wondering if you are quoting a specific source about the laxatives, stool softeners and suppositories? If so, would you mind providing a link?
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best talk with your doctor.........appears bulking up not good for many people
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1 ReactionThanks, @peterose. I think I found the article you quoted to share the original source. This is the one, right? How to Treat Constipation Caused by Your Medications https://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/managing-symptoms-side-effects/constipation-caused-by-your-medications
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2 Reactions@lisalucier .I THINK IT ALSO APPLYS TO HAVING A NARROW SMALL INTESTINE AFTER SURGERY?
that's my issue I am trying to manage chronic constipation / hard stools...clearing everything out once a week and then have 3-5 normal days then repeating.......I know i cannot continue doing thiS but only way i know at this time ..........83 years young AND one angry old guy!
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1 Reaction@peterose Did you mean one angry old gut? I am at the same level you are. But don't let it go without the once a week or so clearing everything out. I was out of town, never good for constipation and I just let it go. Then came home and was totally immovable for a couple days. Dulcolax works for me, thank goodness. Not pleasant but it works. The GI doc recommended it.
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