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Post surgery nausea

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susan15198
susan15198

i had knee and leg surgery (screws and a plate) 4 weeks ago. I am still nauseous. The Dr's are stumped. I tried suppositories, Zofran, motion sickness patches, fresh ginger tea, vinegar, water and honey mixture, acupuncture with herbs. I feel better by the night time, but I wake up in the morning feeling awful and start the horrible cycle all over again. I have to force down protein drinks - I have NO appetite. In the evenings I can handle eating dinner - chicken with veggies. I am afraid to go to sleep at night because I know what the morning will bring.

Any ideas on how to end this? 4 weeks! I'm getting desperate. I'm a 55 year old female

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  • pat51749
    pat51749 susan15198

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    Am keeping you in prayer dear Susan - for the medics to have wisdom also, and for the tests to lead to answers; I give thanks for you and your family;  stay encouraged; I suffer cfids / M.E.  but make myself count my blessings .....we must stay positive
  • susan15198
    susan15198

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    Added Info: I am seeing my GI Specialst today for and endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. Because of these tests, I was not allowed to eat yesterday or today- only drink clear liquids. So, I didn't eat yesterday and this morning I feel a lot better - not great, but better. The first time in 6 weeks since my surgery. So I would say that this clearly indicates a digestive issue.

    Remember, I've never had any issues before my surgery - this whole mess all started with my surgery 6 weeks ago. All of the above issues have continued until this morning.

    As soon as I get my test results (tests are later today) I will let you know.

    Any ideas and/or questions I should ask my GI today?

    • susan15198
      susan15198

      Posted

      Well, I am now 7 weeks post op and I am happy to report great improvement - not quite 100%, but much better.

      I went to the GI Specialist who had me drink only clear liquids for 2 days then an enema before my endoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. That cleaning out is when I started feeling better.

      I had a bit of diahhrea but took some liquid Imodium. And when I got an upset stomach, I took some liquid Gavescon.

      I still have some lightheadedness and I have an appointment with a Neuologist on Monday - had an MRI today.

      What helped? I took pantozole 30 minutes before dinner (the only meal I could eat). Then when I could eat lunch, 30 minutes

      before lunch. I could only take it twice a day. In the morning I would chew 2 licorice root tablets.

      Oh, for the dizziness, I took 25 mg of meclizine at night and then again in the morning.

      When that started to work, I started a mixture of 1 tablespoon each of acidophilus, aloe Vera juice and lemon juice.

      I have stopped taking all meds now and only drink the above mixture twice a day - with lunch and dinner.

      Sorry for the long post, but it's been a long 7 weeks.

      Also - the power of prayer is a powerful thing!!

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