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Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 11:23:48
But at least now I know it's not work-related.
I have been having morning nausea for a little while now, and I was thinking maybe it was because I so hate going to work (and I KNOW it's not pregnancy!!!), but I'm not at work today due to the holiday and I feel sick just the same.
I slept nearly all day yesterday (even at work) and still slept all night last night and at least today I feel mostly awake, though I could probably take a nap again. And I'm achy and nauseated and, yes, I'm whining. Sorry.
Happy 4th!
Posted by Dinah on July 4, 2003, at 12:13:45
In reply to sick sick sick, posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 11:23:48
I'm sorry Penny. Hopefully it will pass soon. Could it be related to your medication changes?
I just discovered that my glucophage is the culprit in my bouts of intestinal distress lately, depending on what I eat. Which is one way to help me lose weight.
Posted by ruby on July 4, 2003, at 12:24:32
In reply to sick sick sick, posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 11:23:48
gee whiz, penny, even though i am new here i would say if you can't whine here where can you whine?! :) so no apologies, i say!
when i am feeling that crappy i remind myself i'd be miserable where ever i was and sometimes that helps when i am at work. i remember especially right after 9/11 when things literally went all haywire in my head, i went to work only because i knew it would be bad at home too.
i also thought that perhaps my lousy presence out in the world might be a good thing--showing folks you don't have to have it all together to go out and do things. in fact, when i was teaching i began writing on the board backwards, like mirror-writing, and didn't even notice it till my students pointed it out. first i was mortified and then i just let it be what it was--a moment of my pain showing and perhaps it allowed someone else to let their pain show.
i think one of the hardest things about going through times like these--as some others have mentioned here--is the loneliness and the feeling that others don't get it. but we are folks who do get it and we do need to be present in the world and present in our pain.
all this said, please be kind to yourself today--do those little things that help you go along--eat some cherries or light a candle or put up the ac on super high so you can cuddle under your favorite blanket. whatever works for you, dear one.
Posted by fallsfall on July 4, 2003, at 14:28:40
In reply to sick sick sick, posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 11:23:48
Penny,
I have found that ginger works really well for naseau. You can either get quality natural ginger ale at a health food store, or they will sell capsules of ginger (I take 1 550mg capsule, and have never needed more). I had bad naseau with my Strattera and this worked great. My daughter (who isn't on meds) gets naseaus easily and she has used the capsules once or twice with good results.
Hope this helps!
Posted by tina on July 4, 2003, at 20:00:15
In reply to sick sick sick, posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 11:23:48
whine all you like Penny. I hope you feel better soon.
hugs
tina
Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 20:22:59
In reply to Re: sick sick sick » Penny, posted by Dinah on July 4, 2003, at 12:13:45
Could be med related, I suppose, but I think it's probably more anxiety related. All while I was in school, I would go through bouts of nausea when something stressful was going on, and that was pre meds. I dunno. I just feel miserable.
Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 20:23:42
In reply to Re: sick sick sick, posted by ruby on July 4, 2003, at 12:24:32
Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 20:24:10
In reply to Re: sick sick sick » Penny, posted by fallsfall on July 4, 2003, at 14:28:40
Posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 20:24:34
In reply to Re: sick sick sick, posted by tina on July 4, 2003, at 20:00:15
Posted by noa on July 4, 2003, at 21:45:14
In reply to Re: sick sick sick » Dinah, posted by Penny on July 4, 2003, at 20:22:59
This is wierd. I was sure I posted on this thread--about the clove tea for the upset stomach. But I don't see my post. Oh well..feel better, Penny.
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