Nausea, ad nauseam

[Marlena 0]

I am 3 days out now. Is anyone else having bad nausea? I'm drinking small sips of Water all during the day and eating a sugar-free popsicle twice per day. I'm not dehydrated. I haven't actually vomited but did dry heave on the day I came home, which was very painful. Can anyone offer any suggestions for dealing with nausea? I'm also having burning sensations from my stomach that come over me like a wave every now and again. The burning isn't around the clock, just here and there. I'm on Stage 1, Clear Liquids, until tomorrow. Thanks for any help/advice.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Are you on an acid blocker? Most doctors send their patients home with a prescription, like Protonix or Nexium.

If you're feeling really nauseous, you also need to get a prescription for an anti nausea medication.

[emilygrace 5]

I bet it's reflux - ask for some meds.

[6kiddos 18]

I came home with an acid blocker and something for nausea. I only had to take it for a few days and then I was fine. It will get better. =) I also found that at first I was taking what I THOUGHT were small sips...but I had to do micro-sips instead.

g/l

[myrori 55]

Don't any of the doctors send folks home with anti nausea meds???? There is suppositories and Phenegran Syrup. I am going to ask for some.

[Marlena 0]

I did get a prescription for Omeprazole (Prilosec) and started taking it 2x/day when I got home but I don't think it has fully kicked in yet. And no, I didn't get a Rx for an anti-nausea drug. I even asked when I was being discharged and the nurse said they would give me a final dose of anti-nausea meds through my IV to help me during the ride home but that I wouldn't be getting an Rx. Things are getting better at 5 days out but I still have waves of acid burn and nausea now and again. Oh, and I'm also really, really hungry and dizzy from not enough calories. Thanksgiving's going to be tough on this liquid diet!