Hello-
I am at my wit's end and am just looking for support and advice. I am a 34 year old mother of two young girls and have been married for almost 10 years. About five years ago, I had my gallbladder removed due to stones and recurrent pain- it runs in my family (father, grandfather, etc). However, even before the removal, I have had more gastro issues than anyone else I know. I had hyperemesis with both pregnancies and lost 30-40lbs with each along with hydration stays at the hospital.
So here comes the TMI... I don't have issues often with diarrhea - though when I do, it's "greasy" or "oily: my main concern is living with nausea every damn day. I take Gravol everyday. I carry it in my purse, car, at home and at work. I can't put a finger on the cause like time of day, stress, diet, fatigue...it pops up randomly it seems. Sometimes it is low and tolerable, sometimes it makes me feel tired and I actually wonder if I have caught a flu. Again, this was also an issue even when I had a gallbladder so I'm sure it contributes, but I don't think it's the cause.
To top it off, I have emetophobia, which is a phobia of vomit or others vomiting. Again, I'm sure that the psychology has some to do with it because when someone looks sick or says "I don't feel well", I get panic, hot flushes and nausea myself. But the everyday nausea comes regardless of anxiety or not. I've tried several medications and therapies but it's still there so I don' think it's ALL in my head.
Like I say, I have a young family and spending my time laying on the couch or wanting to rest all the time is not working for us. Plus my oldest is picking up on my fear of sickness though I try to not to show it as best as I can.
Can anyone help? I am mentally and physically exhausted.
TLDR: I feel sick everyday and it's interfering in my daily life.
I am at my wit's end and am just looking for support and advice. I am a 34 year old mother of two young girls and have been married for almost 10 years. About five years ago, I had my gallbladder removed due to stones and recurrent pain- it runs in my family (father, grandfather, etc). However, even before the removal, I have had more gastro issues than anyone else I know. I had hyperemesis with both pregnancies and lost 30-40lbs with each along with hydration stays at the hospital.
So here comes the TMI... I don't have issues often with diarrhea - though when I do, it's "greasy" or "oily: my main concern is living with nausea every damn day. I take Gravol everyday. I carry it in my purse, car, at home and at work. I can't put a finger on the cause like time of day, stress, diet, fatigue...it pops up randomly it seems. Sometimes it is low and tolerable, sometimes it makes me feel tired and I actually wonder if I have caught a flu. Again, this was also an issue even when I had a gallbladder so I'm sure it contributes, but I don't think it's the cause.
To top it off, I have emetophobia, which is a phobia of vomit or others vomiting. Again, I'm sure that the psychology has some to do with it because when someone looks sick or says "I don't feel well", I get panic, hot flushes and nausea myself. But the everyday nausea comes regardless of anxiety or not. I've tried several medications and therapies but it's still there so I don' think it's ALL in my head.
Like I say, I have a young family and spending my time laying on the couch or wanting to rest all the time is not working for us. Plus my oldest is picking up on my fear of sickness though I try to not to show it as best as I can.
Can anyone help? I am mentally and physically exhausted.
TLDR: I feel sick everyday and it's interfering in my daily life.
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