Struggling to understand why nothing is being diagnosed - Extreme nausea every day
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Hi folks,
First time posting and came here after feeling like I've run out of places to look for help. Which is depressing beyond belief as I don't want to consider this could be never-ending.
It's effecting my ability to work to my best ability and my quality of life.
In a nutshell I feel incredibly nauseous every single day - from waking up (typically it's worse first thing) where I feel like I need to vomit (but never actually do) until the end of the day - where it tends to ease off slightly but the feeling is still there.
Some days it includes severe stomach cramps that I can only compare to food poisoning, where I can't get out of bed.
I'm 33 years old, male, and relatively fit and active (when I can)
Not really overweight - possibly a stone over what I feel is my peak (I'm 11.5) But this weight gain feels a bit inevitable when I physically don't feel up to exercising anymore.
I've cut out drinking - didn't help.
I've tried a gluten free diet - didn't help.
And I've done dietary and intolerance tests - nothing came up.
Visited my GP on 6 instances and he is at a loss - initially though it was stomach acid / reflux and have tried omeprazole and now pantoprazole which both seemed to reduce the sickness to a more 'manageable' level initially. I could just about get myself into the gym or run most days (although nowhere near able to put the same effort in as the feeling of sickness still there)
Recently it has gotten worse and worse.
I have been into hospital for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy where they could find nothing of concern / nothing to explain it.
Now the GP has all but said he's at a loss and perhaps the best thing I can do is stay on omeprazole / pantoprazole indefinitely - but it's not really working now and longterm use is not even recommended.
Sorry for waffling. Bit of a hail mary - I was just hoping maybe someone out there has encountered something similar.
Thanks for listening
Ben
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Marina_Dee ben53132
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There is a condition called Gastroparesis which involves the stomach emptying process to be very slow. One of the symptoms is chronic nausea, and its recommended that sufferers eat several small meals a day, rather than 2 or 3 meals per day. Its something to do with the nerves of the stomach. Ask you doctor about it or try Googling the term. Have you been referred to a gastroenterologist for a talk and investigations? I'm sure they would know all about it.
anna35093 ben53132
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Hi there,
I am suffering with similar symptoms too.
I have had IBS for 8 years and for the last 6 months been on laranthaprazole to try and calm my nausea down as I get it after eating. However, that tablet can cause constipation so I came off it and think I will need to restart it to help my stomach to calm down. It also causes me to wake up in the night with tummy ache and nausea too.
I am going to mention this to my doctor also.
Let us know your outcome.
lina69431 ben53132
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Hi there!
My husband is also experiencing similar symptoms. He is now at the point depression and mention he can't live a quality life like this. Like you, we are also in our early 30's.
Everyday as soon as my husband wakes up he feels nauseous, stomach spasms, gagging, body tension and loss of appetite.
He is currently on anxiety and schizophrenia medication which helps reduce the symptoms by a little bit.
We truly hope you find your answer soon, if so please let us know your outcome.