The past few days I've been getting awful bouts of nausea, along with itching. I just increased my Levaquin dose (from 250mg to 500mg) and increased my antiviral dose. Both have nausea and itching as potential side effects.
Anybody know any healthy ways to deal with the nausea? The itching isn't that bad and I can deal.
It seems every time my stomach is empty, it hurts. I've been drinking diet soda...which I usually stay far away from...because the bubbles help a little. I know I'd feel better if I ate a banana or bread, but I'm prone to yeast infections. And I hate mint, so no mint tea.
I'm thinking it may actually be a herx...or hoping at least. I'm on Levaquin because of salmonella in addition to the Lyme. I'm thinking the salmonella may be in my digestive system?
I really feel like I'm going to get sick, but my stomach is completely empty.
Posted by minoucat (Member # 5175) on :
The itching worries me because it could be a sign of allergic reaction. Also, levaquin is known for bad, long term side effects, so keep a careful eye on it.
I had similar stomach problems. The only thing that helped, marginally, was me fixing a yogurt protein drink (also had nuts in it; I blended it all together) and sipping it throughout the day, so that my stomach was never really empty. I never felt good, just not so bad, and I didn't get those terrible griping stomach pains when I did this. Oatmeal helped, too, and brown rice.
Rather than soda drinks, try selzer water. We drank it a lot -- all the benefit of the bubbles, with no sugar.
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
Thanks. I'm watching the itching. It's really not bad, and didn't start until I increased the dose. I was on it for 2 weeks at a lower dose with no itching.
I will definitely be switching to club soda. Not much choice when you are at work and it hits you.
Posted by minoucat (Member # 5175) on :
Also, I suggest taking saccharomyces boulardii to help keep the stomach mucous membrane intact, prevent diarrheam, and stave off C difficile and h pylori, and L-glutamate for leaky gut(along with your probiotic). Doesn't help with the nausea but really cuts down on stomach problems in the long run.
Posted by tickedntx (Member # 5660) on :
My LLMD gives the following info for nausea in her patient package:
"Nausea: This is another big problem with LD. Since the nausea is a central nervous system problem, over-the-counter medications that coat the stomach lining (Pepto, Mylanta, etc.) don't help and don't get at the root of the problem. You MAY find some MILD relief with Papaya enzyme chewable tablets (available at any drug store) or Ginger tea. (For people in Austin TX; perhaps there is something similar in your town Go to the Herb Bar on West Mary off of S. Congress and they will give you a mixture of herbs that are excellent for nausea. If these don't work for you, go to OTC Meclizine (marketed for motion sickness). If this doesn't help, call [your doctor] for a prescription for Remeron. This is an antidepressant which when used in very small doses works well for nausea. Prescription Phenergan works (in tablet or suppository form) but Phenergan, Remeron and possibly Meclizine will make you sleepy. You may only be able to use them at night. A last resort is the controlled substance Marinol which is used for chemo patients with nausea. It is a canniboid derivative and works well"
Perhaps that gives you some ideas to try on your own and ask your doctor about.
Posted by jbgoth (Member # 5567) on :
Aniek:
When i was taking doxy i used to get terrible nausea in the morning when i took it.
I found that if i drank a lot of water and had a brown rice cake (7 carbs, i alow myself two a day), it would settle my stomach.
I also have these rye crackers but i dont have the nutrional info on them. I know they are low carb and made of 100% rye grain. I put a little i cant believe its not butter spray on them and its not too bad.
Good luck,
Jordan
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Posted by Kara Tyson (Member # 939) on :
When I was pregnant years ago I vomited straight for almost 6 months and ended up on an egg and ice cream diet just to maintain my weight.
The only thing that worked was Imetrol ?? (Emetrol). Ask the pharmacist. It is sold over the counter and should counter act anything you are taking.
Posted by Morgan (Member # 5909) on :
Hi. I'm brand new here, so I hope it's okay if I reply to this. I was given low dose Remeron for CFIDS and one dose put me in bed for 3 days. The first 24 hours I don't even remember! That's not to say it would affect you that way, but I thought I would mention it.
Ginger capsules are good for nausea, slippery elm bark is good for anything GI related. Spearmint is great for nausea (if you take it in the capsule form, you won't have to taste it!)
Just some thoughts.
Morgan
Posted by jobrien (Member # 41253) on :
Hi, I think we have the same LD- Ginger from Austin. How long have you been going to her? Yesterday was my second visit but I'm really impressed with her. Let me know what you think- have you made any progress- she gives me tons of hope.
quote:Originally posted by tickedntx: My LLMD gives the following info for nausea in her patient package:
"Nausea: This is another big problem with LD. Since the nausea is a central nervous system problem, over-the-counter medications that coat the stomach lining (Pepto, Mylanta, etc.) don't help and don't get at the root of the problem. You MAY find some MILD relief with Papaya enzyme chewable tablets (available at any drug store) or Ginger tea. (For people in Austin TX; perhaps there is something similar in your town Go to the Herb Bar on West Mary off of S. Congress and they will give you a mixture of herbs that are excellent for nausea. If these don't work for you, go to OTC Meclizine (marketed for motion sickness). If this doesn't help, call [your doctor] for a prescription for Remeron. This is an antidepressant which when used in very small doses works well for nausea. Prescription Phenergan works (in tablet or suppository form) but Phenergan, Remeron and possibly Meclizine will make you sleepy. You may only be able to use them at night. A last resort is the controlled substance Marinol which is used for chemo patients with nausea. It is a canniboid derivative and works well"
Perhaps that gives you some ideas to try on your own and ask your doctor about.
Posted by Aniek (Member # 5374) on :
Thank you all for your advice.
I've actually felt fine the past few days. Maybe I did just need to adjust to the meds.
But I'll keep these posts in mind if it comes back again.
Go to the Herb Bar on West Mary off of S. Congress and they will give you a mixture of herbs that are excellent for nausea. If these don't work for you, go to OTC Meclizine (marketed for motion sickness). If this doesn't help, call [your doctor] for a prescription for Remeron. This is an antidepressant which when used in very small doses works well for nausea. Prescription Phenergan works (in tablet or suppository form) but Phenergan, Remeron and possibly Meclizine will make you sleepy. You may only be able to use them at night. A last resort is the controlled substance Marinol which is used for chemo patients with nausea. It is a canniboid derivative and works well"