About 5 days into treatment and I am feeling really great. So happy.
But, I am vomiting sometimes with the doxy or have horrible nauseau with it.
Today I ate a half bagel and that helped....but I really don't eat gluten. But I got so sick last night that I had to try something. Don't really want to be eating gluten. Any other ideas?
What do you use to help the nauseau associated with doxy?
Thanks
Posted by Beth22 (Member # 30232) on :
make sure you eat half your meal, then take the doxy, then eat the rest of your meal. this made a huge difference for me. if you need relieffrom the nausea, ginger tea did the best job for me.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by Beth22: make sure you eat half your meal, then take the doxy, then eat the rest of your meal.
- YOU MUST EAT!! and bread will only make you sicker
Posted by rera2528 (Member # 29886) on :
I agree with ginger tea. I cut up about an inch of fresh ginger, let it simmer in about 1.5-2 cups of water for about 10 minutes.
If you feel you have to do bagels, try to get the gluten free ones. But if you can, try to get off all yeast and sugar products. It's hard, but it will help in the end.
When I am struggling with nausea, I eat plain brown rice, brown rice pasta (again, plain), or grilled chicken. Grilled meat is going the best. Drink cold water. Very cold. And drink a lot of it.
You may need to back off your dose and work up to it. It took me a week to work up to where I am now. And it does get better.
Posted by pme (Member # 31621) on :
Thanks!! Maybe protein.....I could do chicken. That would work. I don't really like any of the GF breads. The bagels that I liked were full of cheese...even though they were gluten free and I haven't gotten those in a long while.
I will also try giner tea. Do you think that fresh tea (rera2528) is better than bags. Sounds easy enought.
A lot of water is also a good idea.
Thanks so much...don't want to have a bagel if I don't have too.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Do you eat meals?? Eat chicken and green vegetables with the doxy.
I have ginger tea bags and they work pretty well.
Posted by Nancy2 (Member # 95) on :
If your physician would write you a script for Doryx, which is coated Doxy, it should free you up from nausea.
Feel better! Nancy
Posted by beths (Member # 18864) on :
Sometimes the nausea is from the lyme toxins
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I agree with Nancy. Doryx is WAY easier on the stomach.
Posted by momintexas (Member # 23391) on :
It really will help if you have protein when you take your Doxy.
As mentioned above, eat part of your meal, take your Doxy then finish your meal.
About an hour after you take Doxy if you are nauseous, try some Glutino Pretzels (gluten free - expensive but good) and a nice cup of tea to help settle things.
Do not lay down for at least an hour if possible after taking Doxy as well.
Oh and you can take a ginger root capsule with your Doxy - that helps a lot too.
Posted by willbeatthis (Member # 31111) on :
my key for doxy was eating a half of a thick turkey sandwich whenever I took it. I hope this helps!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
I remember those nausea days early on. I would have to keep something in my stomach all the time or I was nauseated.
Food made the tummy calmer? Maybe eat more small meals. And no I didn't eat something healthy.
Do Not tell Lymetoo, but I also used gluten products like crackers or bread to calm down stomach with doxy. She fuses about people eating gluten and tells us all to avoid bad food products like gluten.
I never met a pasta I didn't love. Yes the more gluten the better. Gluten free pasta, just haven't gone there yet.
Of course my GI spec. says I'm not gluten intolerant? But I know the body does have a hard time processing these type foods. Steak is just a food my body just spits it out as quickly as it can.
I've even tried 3 oz of fillet and it says nnnnnnnnnnnooooooooooo.
Pam
Posted by rera2528 (Member # 29886) on :
I tried ginger capsules and fresh ginger tea, and I had the best results with the fresh ginger tea. The warmth was soothing as well.
I also agree with the protein. It was key to adjusting to the doxy. I felt weird eating chicken for breakfast (which is still the hardest meal for me), but it allowed me to keep food down.
I never tried Doryx, but many people like it. If you can't keep food down, it is worth a talk with your LLMD.
Good luck!
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
See in '99 nobody was talking on lyme support groups about ginger.
We've come a long way baby!!!!!!!
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Good reminder about NOT lying down for an hour after taking the doxy!!
Pam .. Did you know that gluten can cause PAIN in the body? GI doctors missed my gluten sensitivity years ago. They are generally as ignorant as ID ducks.
Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :
I can testify to gluten causing pain. Really bad pain!!
If you like(or love) pasta, they make it with quinoa now and it tastes just like wheat pasta.
Posted by apljack (Member # 14233) on :
I didn't realize how bad gluten was for me until I eliminated it. When I cheat, I know it. Same with sugar.
Doxy--you can ask your pharmacist for capsules to put the doxy in. This is very similar to Doryx and that way you don't need a new prescription and can use what you have. Cheaper in the long run according to my doc. I always took my doxy after I ate, with a full glass of water. The one time i took 2 doxy on an empty stomach, i ended in the hospital for 2 days.
NEVER take doxy and then lay down. If you must nap, do it in a reclining chair or prop yourself on pillows. Doxy is very strong and thus will burn your esphosogas.
I'm starting to be a believer that good probiotics and florastor are just as, if not more so on some days, important as the antibiotics.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
Tut, you are so determined for me to hear your message. I'm going to go there.
Yes I think so much of your wisedom and have made fun of you about yeast for so long. Since when did I ever believe a quack blood test.
I'm going gluten free. I will shop it and eliminate my products in home as I eat them. This morning I had my usual Raisin Bran Flakes with raisins.
Raisins help prevent stoke, so I just about lately. So I will find gluten cereal with raisins my next box of cereal I buy.
Oh boy won't my husband be thrilled I'm going gluten free. I let him, daughter and grandsons eat rolls in our freezer.
The boys always complain because I won't let anyone have more than one roll. They like rolls and good bread like their Nana. They think I should be like OCharley's and put endless basket on table.
When I tell them they will look like my brother if they eat more than one roll, they give me the look. It says "I'll never get that big Nana!"
Well it's my goal that they don't learn as children to eat bread and not have room for brocolli and carrots. That's a Nana's job.
Pam
Posted by apljack (Member # 14233) on :
Pam--you'll be fine and you won't have to ever worry about diverticulitis!
Recommendations: Mary's Gone Crackers, plain version ONLY. The herb are horrible. Glutino pretzals, udi's white bread (found in freezer). I pretty much like all the gluten free pasta, and I don't tend to overeat it like I did white and whole wheat pasta.
Gluten free has helped me eliminate some of the fatigue, joint pain and brain fog. Whodda thunk it?
Did I lose any weight? HA, HA, not.
Posted by pme (Member # 31621) on :
I think it must be hard to go gluten free at first. I had a little help. I have a food allergic daughter who, among other things, is and has been sensitive to wheat/oat/gluten since she was born.
I already cooked and shopped that way for her, and made all the shopping mistakes before I myself went gluten free. That made it alot easier. Plus, its extra motivating when you have to do it for your little one.
Thanks for the help, When I got sick the other night I had laid down shortly after taking it. BIG MISTAKE!
Posted by apljack (Member # 14233) on :
pme--if your daughter has been allergic since birth, then I'd be surprised if you aren't.
Some time ago, someone explained allergies to me on a layperson level. I think this explanation can be found on the internet too. If you ever smoked cigarettes, you will remember that it was miserable and your body coughed and didn't want it. but, alas, peer pressure will keep one at it. Eventually, body adjusts and even begins to crave it. Tobacco is extremely hard to quit, and it's so hard to imagine not ever smoking again.