Sick. Again

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  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    I encourage you to see an OB/GYN. Best wishes.
  • try2again
    try2again Posts: 3,562 Member
    edited April 2017
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    misskarne wrote: »
    Honestly, if you're struggling with solid food, nothing wrong with some gatorade and chicken noodle soup.

    PS: We're all adults here, you don't need to call it mysterious, we all know what it is.

    Seriously, calling it "sick" makes me kinda sad.

    I'm glad you've never had to deal with these kind of symptoms then... I can relate to what the OP is describing.

    Edited: I see now that you explained your comment.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Our local paper just had an extensive article about persistent nausea through pregnancy. It's a syndrome, and it indicates some sort of hormone imbalance. The article extensively quoted a specialist who said most of the advice is outdated. You don't necessarily need a bland diet.

    She advised her patients to eat as much as they could, whatever they craved.

    She had one patient craving frozen tater tots. So the doctor raced down to the cafeteria and got the next best thing, frozen French fries. At least the poor woman was able to keep something down.

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/hyperemesis-gravidarum-severe-nausea-and-vomiting-during-pregnancy


    https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20170327/281522225920011

    I realize you aren't pregnant.
  • try2again
    try2again Posts: 3,562 Member
    OP, may want to consult with your ob/gyn and ask about excessive prostaglandins. It's the same substance that stimulates uterine contractions during your period, but some women have too much and it can result in stomach/bowel pain, cramping, nausea, and diarrhea as well. I actually learned about it here on these forums!
  • RedheadedPrincess14
    RedheadedPrincess14 Posts: 415 Member
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    I encourage you to see an OB/GYN. Best wishes.

    Thank you.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,053 Member
    RedheadedPrincess14 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    @RedheadedPrincess14

    You're having such terrible symptoms. Have you seen an OB/GYN about this?
    Yeah, I have PSCOS. So that's probably a pic contributing factor. And yeah, my doctor knows. But be fair, she isn't an Gyno. I don't see one regularly

    This is a medical issue - do see a GYN.
  • RedheadedPrincess14
    RedheadedPrincess14 Posts: 415 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    Our local paper just had an extensive article about persistent nausea through pregnancy. It's a syndrome, and it indicates some sort of hormone imbalance. The article extensively quoted a specialist who said most of the advice is outdated. You don't necessarily need a bland diet.

    She advised her patients to eat as much as they could, whatever they craved.

    She had one patient craving frozen tater tots. So the doctor raced down to the cafeteria and got the next best thing, frozen French fries. At least the poor woman was able to keep something down.

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/hyperemesis-gravidarum-severe-nausea-and-vomiting-during-pregnancy


    https://www.pressreader.com/canada/edmonton-journal/20170327/281522225920011

    I realize you aren't pregnant.

    I wish I could relate with that craving part. I'm more the type that can't even watch a show or YouTube vid cause sometimes they mention food lol. But thanks for the study link! Very interesting
  • RedheadedPrincess14
    RedheadedPrincess14 Posts: 415 Member
    try2again wrote: »
    OP, may want to consult with your ob/gyn and ask about excessive prostaglandins. It's the same substance that stimulates uterine contractions during your period, but some women have too much and it can result in stomach/bowel pain, cramping, nausea, and diarrhea as well. I actually learned about it here on these forums!

    Okay let me write that down ! I've never heard of it,
  • Daddy78230
    Daddy78230 Posts: 125 Member
    Not saying this is true in your case, but I used to frequently get a stomach bug from eating salads from restataurants especially fastfood. Once I started eating my own prepared meals on a regular basis I rarely get sick.

    When I do get sick - I fast and starve those suckers out of me.
  • RedheadedPrincess14
    RedheadedPrincess14 Posts: 415 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    RedheadedPrincess14 wrote: »
    Heather4448 wrote: »
    @RedheadedPrincess14

    You're having such terrible symptoms. Have you seen an OB/GYN about this?
    Yeah, I have PSCOS. So that's probably a pic contributing factor. And yeah, my doctor knows. But be fair, she isn't an Gyno. I don't see one regularly

    This is a medical issue - do see a GYN.
    It's just the money part ... but yeah, you're probably right p. Thank you
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    Daddy78230 wrote: »
    Not saying this is true in your case, but I used to frequently get a stomach bug from eating salads from restataurants especially fastfood. Once I started eating my own prepared meals on a regular basis I rarely get sick.

    When I do get sick - I fast and starve those suckers out of me.

    I think it's been pretty well established that the OP is sick as a result of her period. It's not "suspicious" at all.
  • cbelc2
    cbelc2 Posts: 762 Member
    The bigger issue is that you have these symptoms 3 days every month! Something is wrong somewhere. Please do talk with your doctor!
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,110 Member
    Ginger is the best thing I have found for the tummy pains. Ginger tea and soups with ginger should help.
  • lynn_glenmont
    lynn_glenmont Posts: 10,072 Member
    edited April 2017
    I'm going to second (third, fourth, -- not sure what number we're up to) seeing another doctor if the one you're seeing now won't explore causes and solutions. Throwing up 10% of your days isn't good, and if nothing else, over time it can erode the enamel on your teeth, not to mention more acute issues like dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and risk of tearing the esophageal lining.


    ETA - in response to the actual question, I also second the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) suggestion. A lot of people find ginger or mint tisanes (herbal teas) soothing to their stomach, and if you could tolerate sugar in them, at least you'd be getting a few calories in. Clear soups -- you might want to start with plain vegetable stock (not many calories, but liquid really is more important when you're only talking about a couple of days), then try adding things that you find digestible -- I was about to say egg or egg noodles, but then I remembered you said you're vegan, didn't you? So, maybe some cubed tofu in vegetable broth?

    Is there a vegan version of gelatin? (goes to another tab to check Wikipedia) -- ah, right agar -- I should have remembered that. My brother and sister-in-law gave me a molecular gastronomy kit a couple of Christmases ago, and I made faux canneloni with "noodles" made from agar agar and tomato juice -- but you could make "jello" with any flavored juice doesn't upset your stomach.
  • STEVE142142
    STEVE142142 Posts: 867 Member
    Has this sickness and nausea been going on since you started the weight loss process. You really need to speak to your doctor about this because it may be something to do with your calorie deficit. My suggestion to you is even though a lot of people believe they're giving you helpful ideas without knowing your exact conditions taking their advice may hurt you in the long run. Good
  • misskarne
    misskarne Posts: 1,765 Member
    STEVE142142 wrote: »
    Has this sickness and nausea been going on since you started the weight loss process. You really need to speak to your doctor about this because it may be something to do with your calorie deficit. My suggestion to you is even though a lot of people believe they're giving you helpful ideas without knowing your exact conditions taking their advice may hurt you in the long run. Good

    OP's made it pretty clear that this is actually linked to her period, she was just too squeamish to say it was her period.
  • pppnikki2000
    pppnikki2000 Posts: 1 Member
    I have Psco need loose weight
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    pppnikki2000 wrote: »
    I have Psco need loose weight

    This post is from 2017, you may want to start your own thread to discuss your own situation.

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