I hate throwing up

[Kira]

I have been throwing up for the past two days, and I hate it. I have Zofran and Phenergan at home, and they are helping some, but I am just barely keeping enough fluids in. It is really important to keep fluids and especially sugar/carbs in so I don't end up in a metabolic crisis and have to go back to the hospital.

I cannot tolerate fasting... I will get sick and start getting rhabdo after about 12 hrs of not eating. I have to wake up in the middle of the night to eat something so I don't get sick. So the throwing up is a really big problem.

I got some of those glucose tabs that diabetics use for low blood sugar, and have been able to keep enough of those in that I don't think I need to go get IV D10 (10% glucose) quite yet. I am worried that I will end up needing to go in, though.

I had this happen in the middle of last week, too. I was throwing up all day and couldn't keep anything in, so I went and got the IV D10. The good thing is that getting the D10 really does turn it around.

I think the throwing up is a metabolic thing, because the D10 made the nausea much better last time, and because it happens without any of the other usual stomach bug symptoms (no diarrhea, no fever, etc).

I know in the back of my mind that I will likely end up needing the IV D10 again to turn this one around, too, but it is such a pain to go to the ER and convince them that it is what I need. I have a letter from my metabolic guy outlining what to do and how much to give and why, but they still put up a fight sometimes. Plus I have pretty much no veins, so getting an IV started on me is a real challenge, especially when I am dehydrated.

What I really need is to go ahead and get a Port so that I can do the D10 myself at home in situations like these. In the past, when my docs have brought up getting a Port, I chickened out and basically said "not yet." I was scared by having a permanent central line put into my chest... mostly scared of infection risk but also scared by the psychological implications of being sick enough to need a Port. But maybe it is time.

Sigh. I HATE being sick.

[champgoof]

ohh im so sorry having to consider a port must not be an easy choice. I am lucky the only time I throw up is when I get a migraine and even though they are fairly rare now ( crossing my fingers) I absolute hate it! I cant imagine it bringing you at the point that you are now.

[Mark N]

I am sorry to hear you are sick right now. It is odd how something that everyone else considers mundane has such an impact for us. I know it is the threat of how much it will hurt my back and for others here they have other concerns.

A port sounds like a good idea since it is hard to go to the ER and get them to understand what you need. I hope you contact your doctor and get it set up soon so you can avoid this episodes in the future.

[BrokenBladder]

Kira I'm really sorry that you're sick. I have always had a problem, since I became disabled, with throwing up. It's so frustrating but in your case it sounds like the port idea is the best one for you. Hope you feel better soon.

[Tbackpain1]

First off, <<BIG HUGS>> Kira. Its miserable to be throwing up and having all the thoughts of, "if I throw up again"....etc, etc. I have had a very hard time over the past year or so with vomiting and eating in general. I've been through the whole body work up and the only thing my docs can say is that I need to eat 4-5 small, calorie loaded meals throughout the day, lots of fluids and keep tabs on #of times I vomit. If it gets to be too much, come back and see us...though I don't know what more they can do. Like you, I have the anti-emetic meds here (suppositories too, for the really bad times). Its just such a nuisnace...as if there isn't enough on my plate just from the daily spinal pain and all that associated "fun".

I try really really hard to go about my life as "normal" as possible, but when I get in these cycles with the physical health going downhill it really takes its toll, physically and mentally.

Keep well.

Theresa

[Kira]

Well, it's a bit better today. I was able to keep enough stuff down that I have just stayed home on the couch and slept/vegged for the past few days and am doing okay today. So no ER, no D10... just me and my couch :)

[BrokenBladder]

I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better!! Your couch and sleep is much better than the hospital!! Please keep us updated on how you're doing.
((((((HUGS))))))

[Mark N]

Glad you are feeling better. I hope tomorrow is even better.

[GardeniaGirl]

I feel for you! I am sure I haven't suffered with vomiting to the degree you have, but the times I've dealt with migraine nausea and the nausea I get when I take too much morphine, it is just horrendous. One of the worst feelings.

I hope you can get some relief -- its so hard to live with something like that when its on-going.

Take Good Care!
GardeniaGirl

[curiousforever]

Hugs....

I have the same sort of problem. Mine luckily only lasts a few days at a shot though.

Hope you feel better.