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While waiting for my gallbladder to be taken out I am suffering never ending nausea.

Am on metaclopramide and cyclizine but they are not working.

Have tried drinking peppermint tea and eating liitle but often. It doesn't seem to matter if I eat or not the nausea is constant.

Nothing is working and its driving me nuts!

Any suggestions would be gratefully received and tried!
 
have they tried to give you Zofran? They dissolve on your tongue. they have 4mg ones and 8mg ones. I take the 8mgs. I suffer from nausea all of the time and take these on a daily basis. they don't help all of the time, but I found they were the most effective. Hang in there shazz! Why are they making you wait if its giving you that much trouble?
 
Apparently they wait for the inflammation and what not to go down as it causes less risk when taking the gallbladder out.
I can see me having more problems with it so I imagine I will be back to a&e sooner rather than later.
Hopefully they wont be slow in getting me in.
They did try me on some buccasten things that you melt along your gumline but these had no effect whatsoever on me.
Am going back to see the nurse tomorrow for my inr so will ask for something else.
 
Not a huge fan of ginger per say although I do like ginger biscuits so will try them!

Thanks for the suggestion though.

Maybe if I get ginger and something else tea, maybe that would work. Will look tomorrow

Xxxxxxxxxx
 
Gravol - has some ginger based lozenges that work well - you might not like the taste as the are very gingery though. I am in Canada, so I am not sure if they have that brand where you are.

Feel better soon
 
Darn, sorry Shazz! Things work so differently over here in the states :) When I was having GB problems it took a little bit to diagnose it, but then I was in surgery the next week.

I really hope you don't have too many problems :( You've had enough. Do you think that your GB is what is causing most of your problems right now? I mean aside from stumpy being a dick?
 
You made me laugh so loud Manzy!
Stumpy being a dick!
I think between the GB and stumpy they are causing all my problems.
Just hope I don't have Crohns on top.
Off to the ddocs in a bit to see if they can give me another anti sickness tablet. Not sure if they will. But its worth asking.

Big big hugs to you and Sadie bear
 
hehe. I read it again after I posted it and thought maybe I should change that wording, but the thought I might get you to smile at least :)

I hope they can help you a bit more today at the docs! It is horrible feeling nauseous all the time.
 
Hi Shaz, did you ask about ondansetron...thats the zofran Manzy mentioned. Its about the only thing thats working for my nausea/vomiting at the moment, not always effective but better than all the others.
Nausea is just the worse thing, I hate it and just end up having to lie down or go to sleep to get away from it. As for food when you are like that...uggh.
Hope you get something that works for you whilst you wait for your op.

Have they said if they can do it laparoscopically or is your recent surgery going to have caused too many adhesions?
 
Hi LMH.

Went to my docs and they said they couldn't prescribe ondansetron that a doctor at the hospital has to do it.
Anyway the doc I saw is on call tomorrow at the out of hours docs so she said if the tips she gave me to try do not help to phone them up and she will do me a prescription.

The tips she gave me arehave toasted muffins/crumpets, which I can have no problems, but instead of margarine/spread/butter have jam.

Have tried it and it did ease it for a while but it comes back again within an hour or so.

So i am stuck, for now, having one anti sickness tablet and then a different one 4 hours later. Will see how it goes tonight if no better I will phone them up tomorrow and get some more!

Forgot to add that the big bad d has come back. So far today I have emptied my bag 7 times! Don't want to get dehydrated.
 
EEK! on the big bad D. I had that over the weekend and lost the 3 pounds I had gained the week before. Well, I didn't lose the weight over the weekend, but that started the chain reaction that did eventually end in me losing the 3-pound weight gain that I was complaining about a week about.

But, back to the nausea thing.... Maybe not a solution today, but at least someone is still listening to you and is willing to help. I am so relieved that you are still getting looked after, finally!
 
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Have already planned to phone the emergency docs tomorrow and get them to give me some.

Going to stick to fresubins and crumpets/muffins and jam for now. Little and often.

And keep the fluids up!
 
Came over a bit weird last night.

Felt really sick even after taking a cyclizine tablet and then started to feel cold and shaky. Took some paracetamol and went to bed but still don't feel brilliant now. Just had a fresubin and I think i will stay on these for the time being and avoid food for a while.

Just want it all to go away and to feel normal for one day. Don't want tto phone the docs cause I know they will probably admit me again and i don't think i can take it anymore. I honestly don't think my family can take much more of this either.
 
Have now got metronidazole and stemetil for the sickness.

Hope these work cause i dont think i can take any more being sick
 
You poor thing Shazz---what are they doing to you...
I know it is not optimal to remove an inflamed gallbladder but sometimes it is necessary.
This happened to me and the surgery was delayed until the time they decided.
Its the time in between that is so hard with all the nausea and pain.
Its not going to stop until that GB is removed.
I can see you back inside very soon--- not a place we want to be but hospitals have their uses ------sometimes.
Feel better soon
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
 
I am hoping the antibiotics help at least a little bit. Put them with the 3 different anti sickness meds I am now on and hopefully it will see me through titill iI get my GB removed.

Managed to eat a toasted muffin with jam and am trying to get as much fluid down as i can as my blood pressure was low.

Having more problems with stumpy today though so that's no fun either! This also makes me feel really crappy and like I have got flu!

Just can't win. If I felt like they would do something I would demand to be admitted but i know they wont do anything so what's the point?!
 
Here's hoping that tonight you get sleep, and in the morning see some improvement with the meds you are on sweet Shazzy.
:ghug:
 
Hope the metronidazole doesn't exacerbate it all Shazz, that stuff sucks big time! Makes me sick as a dog.
Hope you have a more restful night, big hug your way hun xxxxxxxx
 
Have taken 2 doses today.
Also 1 dose of the stemitil.
Don't feel as sick so that's a good sign!

Off to bed now. Still really tired.

Ggggrrrrrrrrr
 
Still really tired. Am eating toasted muffins more frequently. Its all i can stomach but at least its something.
Not been feeling so sick. Have started itching all over though!
I swear i sort one thing out and something else starts in!
Wondering if its the antibiotics
 
Call the doctor that issued the antibiotics. Itching can come from liver issues, too, and considering you have gallstones, I wonder if one is blocking something and throwing your liver functions off. It's a stretch, but it is a possibility.
 
Hi Shazz
that's good advice.
The docs should be informed of the itching.Of course it could be a number of things.
I had that with an antibiotic reaction,and even with medical help deteriorated into a severe anaphylactic reaction-close call that time...a week in hospital---horrors!
For me it was metronidazole and ciprofloxacin together.
Take care and
Feel better soon
Hugs
Trysha
 
Hi Shazz....

sorry to see that your having so much trouble at the moment, I had all that and they took my gallbladder out and it all settled for a while. Its been a few years now and i still have to take Omeprazole daily, because if i leave it out i get severe heartburn and nausea....

Hope you manage to feel a bit better soon...

Hugs Cath...x
 
The itching is all on my stomach and my hhead for some strange reason.
Not changed any shampoo or washing powder or anything like that.
I just want 1 day when i am not having to deal with something else!
Its driving me nuts!

On the doc issue it was an emergency doctor that prescribed the antibiotics so he wont be back at the place until Saturday by which time i will have finished the course.
I could go to my gp's and see someone but want a day when i don't need to.

I forgot to take my omeprazole the other day and oh hell did I feel ill. I really didn't think it was doing much but i sure knew it when I forgot to take it! I had read that its not good to be on it for a long time though.
 
goodness shazz :( Luckily you are being able to keep some things down. That's a start at least. But what the heck is up with the itching??? You take care of yourself and get lots of rest!
 
I have no idea but it didn't start until Saturday. Can't remember if it was before or after I started the antibiotics though!
Brain isn't what it used to be. Actually nothing on me is what it used to be!!!
I have found out I can have sorbet so will be hunting that down soon!
Also worked out that if the food has got less than 0.3% saturated fat I can tolerate it. But you try finding something you fancy that has that low saturated fat in it! Scratch that, you try finding anything with that low saturated fat!
 
I will try them. I love mine with lots of salt as well!

My stomach is sooooo bloated at the moment I look pregnant and its driving me nuts!

How you doing Misty hun? Everything all ok?
 
I'll trade you stomaches!!! I have to wear maternity wear full time now. And it seems it will NEVER end! I only weigh 7.5 stone and have a 48 inch waist.

Thank you hernia, and weird fat distribution after surgery. Saving for plastic surgery.

But, I'm hoping to be fixed by the end of the year. Trying my damndest not to flare with stress from work, etc. I'll get there...
 
I have ff boobs and my stomach is sticking out further than them!

If i didn't know better(hysterectomy) I would be doing a pregnancy test!

Hope they 'fix' you soon hun!

Oh almost forgot. All the lovely strawberries and raspberries are now waiting to be picked in my garden so tomorrow I am going to pick some, put them in my blender, with some lactofree milk then strain it! Think that would ok don't you? So no pips but lots of niceness

Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
yum!! I'd love me some fresh out of the garden strawberries!! That sounds like a good idea Shazz.

I'm thinking that once we get to California, I'll get all kinds of amazingly fresh fruits and veggies. That's the only good thing I can think of to moving out there! lol

Sorry about the bloating. It really sucks. In the morning my belly is flat by the end of the day it sticks way out and is painful :( Why?!? stupid digestive systems.
 
Did my shake yesterday and it was lovely! Bit of a bellyache but not too much.

Also thought i would put it on here that i got my date for j-pouch on 2nd August!!

I did put it in another thread but you all might have missed it.

So very excited and scared as well
 
Stumpy has been so active today my butt hurts!

He obviously knows his time is coming to an end.

Have worked out it is only 42 days till my op!!!!!!!!!

The antibiotics have helped ccalm things down a lot in the last few days. Have managed to eat a bit more. Had a bagel with marmalade for breakfast and for lunch I had the most amazing mashed potato and pureed mushy peas! Couldn't eat a lot but I managed to get some down and I am so proud of myself. I also , for my tea yesterday, had scrambled eggs on a toasted muffin. Thankyou so much Misty for the suggestion. It was divine! Had lots of salt and a huge glass of water with it.

Have not needed as many stemetil or other anti sickness tablets as i had before. That's always a good thing.

Have still got some pain but not nearly as much so have stopped taking the tramadol all together and am just on paracetamol so that's another good thing.

Am still trying to pace myself and not go mad and do everything i know needs doing but now i have my date its harder but i will try!

Hope you are all as well as can be. Sending you aall lots of hugs and love. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
I'm so happy you finally got your date!!! That is not far away at all :)

Glad you are feeling a little better and are able to eat some, too!!! You deserve it :)
big hugs to you, friend.
 
Wonderful news about the pouch!! I am soooo jealous! I am wondering if your stoma is more active because you are reducing the tramadol? Tends to stop people up a bit. And of course the simple fact that...YOU ARE EATING more!!! Yay!!!!
 
Stoma has bbeen a bit painful the last few days. Mostly the area around him.
Stumpy is my butt(what's left of it) and i have been bleeding with lots of mucous the lat few days. Today I had to run, nearly knocking hubby over, to get to the loo in time! Not had to do that for a long, long time.
Will be counting down the days I can tell you.

Your time will come soon I hope Misty. It has to.

Have to admit I was a little bit concerned about the not eating thing. Was worried I would not be able to eat if i left it much longer. Glad to say I had not forgotten how to!

Thankyou all for your continued support. I would not have gotten through this if not for you lot!
 
Glad to hear that you'll be taken care of soon Shazz:) I don't think I've gotten used to naming things on here yet though. You might have to teach me that one! Hope today will be somewhat better...Xxxxxxxxxx
 
I am thinking either Gerty or Gary gallbladder.

What do you think?

Have managed to eat a few small things today.

The thing i realized today is that I am now steroid free and, so far, Stumpy Butt has been behaving! Bloody typical.
 
I think a supermodel name. Because you cant have fat, and dont eat much and its all ITS fault! Who was the model who said 'nothing tastes as good as thin looks'.

Or how about 'Posh' shes a rail!
 
Hi Shazz
Good news about the jpouch.
Next will be the gallbladder and then you will be like sixteen going on seventeen.
Too bad about the current symptoms but hope you will get some more relief soon.
Feel better soon
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
 
Ok not Gertie!

It was Kate Moss who said that Misty. Maybe my GB shouldbe called Kate!

Still feel really sick. Taking the tablets and taking it easy
 
I put my vote in for Kate Moss!!! LOL Sorry you are still having all that nausea, that really sucks :( Are they going to take your GB out when they do your Jpouch?


@LMH, that is hysterical!!!!!
 
I suppose my avatar has a jaundiced gallbladdery look!

Off to hospital as my hb is silly low again - blood transfusion 1 million and one. Only just had 2 units 2 weeks ago so a bit peeved.No signal in that ward of the hospital so have my DVD player in tow.

Shazz, hope you are feeling better this morning. You should call mr gallbladder after Grumpy one of the seven dwarves.
 
LMH, you need to have your own room, decorated to your taste there! Not good. I'm sorry for the continuing need of blood transfusions.
:kiss:
 
Good luck today LMH. Hope this one lasts a bit longer.

I was being sick again last night. Pain was bad again as well. Didn't bother going to a&e. Still feel rough this mornng but not been sick for a few hours!
Will try some sips of water and see how that goes.

Might have to go with Grumpy as a name for my GB as i felt really ok yesterday for the first time in ages and then i am up throwing up half the night!

@Manzy - I wish they would do both at the same time but i doubt they will. I will ask the surgeon when i see him.

Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Shazz & LMH,

I hope you two begin to feel better really soon:( I agree that Grumpy sounds like a really good name right now! Especially with all you've been put through. Although, I'm sure that Grumpy would probably work on quite a few things that we all deal with around here.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:hug:
 
Couldn't take the pain any more so am back in a&e. Had some morphine and buscopan and feeling much better already. Waiting to see surgical team and see what they want to do
 
Am now back on surgical assessment unit. Again! Think they are keeping me in overnight for observation and fluids. Xxxxxxx
 
I wish they would take the bloody thing out now too Shazz! You def need to get this all over and done with.
 
I totally agree! My thinking is if I have my gb out now I will still be ok to have my j pouch done in 5 weeks time
 
Its like home from home on here. I know all the nurses. Have told the doc I want them to take my gb out cause I will only be back again in 3-4 days when my pain gets out of control again. The doc said she will ask the surgeons. We will see what they have to say. Costay in for pain relief control. Even the morphine is struggling to keep it at bay now.
 
You will all be so very proud of me! They were going to send me home with oramorph but I stood my ground and they are now hoping to do my op on monday!!!! They need to get my inr level back to normal so they have stopped my warfarin. Have never been so happy to be told I am having surgery!
 
Go Shazz!!! That is really awesome for you!! :) I mean, surgery sucks, but GB surgery was a breeze compared to the bowel surgery! let us know how you get on!
 
Thanks girls! I will be in over the weekend and will have some decent pain relief so thats a good thing as well. Am going to ask for iv fluids because I dont think they have written me up for any yet. Will update as and when. Xxx
 
Hi Shazz,
So its good news mixed with bad,good in that you will be relieved of a useless gallbladder but bad that you have to have surgery.
Hope they keep up the pain control for you.
Feel better soon
Hugs
Trysha
 
Definitely ask for the fluids! They always make me feel (somewhat) better.

Damn for being in over the weekend though!! How many days are we up to now? Have you lost count? GEEZ!
 
Tonight will be 37!! Thats far too many. Am looking on the positive side in that ok I have to be here for the weekend but at least I will have pain relief! And I will have to rest as well. Never do that properly when at home. So thats good as well!
 
yes ma'am that is a good thing you'll have good pain relief :) wooo hoo for that! the hospital always have the good drugs lol
 
Looking on the positive side of being in hospital this weekend.....the weather will be VILE...so hopefully you wont miss anything fun!
 
shazz said:
Tonight will be 37!! Thats far too many. Am looking on the positive side in that ok I have to be here for the weekend but at least I will have pain relief! And I will have to rest as well. Never do that properly when at home. So thats good as well!
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Good news Shazz, and as manzy says GB surgery a breeze compared to bowel surgery.
We are costing the NHS a fortune between us, for a laugh I totted my days up. in the last 10 months - 58 days inpatient including 5 days ITU and 8 operations, 18 further inpatient days for transfusions plus 5 endoscopies...gulp...thats enough now I think.

I really hope you get your op done early next week and you still get your J pouch done on time.
 
Thanks everyone. Have been put in a cubicle so got my own bathroom! Yay! LMH how did your blood transfusion go today? My hubby is happy that now at last he can see where all his tax has gone! Xxx
 
Oh Shazz, in the hospital again:( But, I suppose it also is a thank goodness!!! Glad to hear they're finally gonna take it out so you won't be in pain anymore:) Hope all goes well for you! Take care. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx :hug::kiss::hug::kiss:
 
Shazz -Transfusion went well today thanks. Cross matching much quicker than usual so managed to escape by 6pm. Nurse thought it highly amusing to say 'see you next week then' as I left!! Hope not.
 
LMH you have been through the ringer too, dear :( I hope all this crap stops for you soon!! Are you feeling any better? I can't believe you have had 8 surgeries this year!!!

Wishing both of you well!!! big hugs to you both
 
Glad it went well. Its really funny when the staff welcome you back. They did here with me! Its also nice cause I know where everything is like sick bowls and stuff so I just go get them. Have started itching like mad, morphine, so have had a piriton tablet. Am going to go to sleep in a bit as I didn sleep at all last night. Xxxxxxx
 
Still really tired today but taking it easy. Saw the consultant this morning and he said if my inr is below 1.5 tomorrow then he will do my op tomorrow. I doubt it will be but you never know! Am going to go back to sleep xxxxxxx
 
The pain has eased but I am not telling them that! Am really really tired today. Having naps when I can. Hope they do my op tomorrow.
 
Not today. My inr has gone up. Even without warfarin. Will be tomorrow or tuesday. Am on a surgical ward now so thats good. Pain is under control but comes back every now and then.
 
Sorry to hear you aren't gonna be fixed today:( But, at least it sounds like you will be fixed soon! Also, thankful to hear that you're in a place where they'll finally take care of you. Thanks for keeping us updated:) Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
Booo that you didn't get it done today :( But yay for being where you have good pain management and they are finally taking care of you!!!

Big hugs to you, Shazz!
 

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