Medical mental health or allergies confusion

[Jenisautistic]

Hey everybody

For a long time, I’ve had this sort of debate with doctors. Well, let’s say difference. In opinion. My doctor, sometimes says that my getting nauseous and throwing up sometimes could be anxiety rather than a Gastro issue or allergies

I have heard a few things from different people

I’m not sure who to believe at this point

There are sometimes I get really sick and nonstop throw up for apparently no reason

For me, I don’t think that is really all nerves if any

Sometimes I feel notice just maybe a bit dizzy and such then my doctor tells me to take allergy medication like Zyrtec or Claritin and then it clears up after a little bit

I explained that sometimes I feel this way and he suggested it could be anxiety as I was mentioning this to him. I also mentioned as he knew that I’ve been off my closmpam since the fire because it was hard to get the medication back and after I was able to be able to get it renewed, I just didn’t take it

Another thing is, it could also be my Gastro system as I had problems with that when I was little

I just wonder how to proceed with this as it is so confusing

 

[Crossbreed]

Hi @Jenisautistic.
Are you close enough to Canada to be affected by its wildfire smoke?

 

[Jenisautistic]

Hi @Jenisautistic.
Are you close enough to Canada to be affected by its wildfire smoke?

To be honest, I’m not sure. it is possible

But
Although I am unsure what caused the fire that occurred in my apartment was not due to that

 

[Shamar]

Hey everybody

For a long time, I’ve had this sort of debate with doctors. Well, let’s say difference. In opinion. My doctor, sometimes says that my getting nauseous and throwing up sometimes could be anxiety rather than a Gastro issue or allergies

I have heard a few things from different people

I’m not sure who to believe at this point

There are sometimes I get really sick and nonstop throw up for apparently no reason

For me, I don’t think that is really all nerves if any

Sometimes I feel notice just maybe a bit dizzy and such then my doctor tells me to take allergy medication like Zyrtec or Claritin and then it clears up after a little bit

I explained that sometimes I feel this way and he suggested it could be anxiety as I was mentioning this to him. I also mentioned as he knew that I’ve been off my closmpam since the fire because it was hard to get the medication back and after I was able to be able to get it renewed, I just didn’t take it

Another thing is, it could also be my Gastro system as I had problems with that when I was little

I just wonder how to proceed with this as it is so confusing

Doctors tend to go for the easy answer until forced into something else. Any evidence that it is NOT anxiety needs to be told and explained until the doctor listens.

I once went to a doctor for malaria (this was in Tucson, one of the least malarial areas in the country). His immediate reaction was "another hypochondriac." It was only after I explained that I just got back from a seriously malarial endemic country, and that I was getting chills followed by fever at the same time every day that he started to listen. After that he was still doubtful, but but his reaction now was "I've never treated a case of malaria before. If you really have it, this is going to make my day."

 

[vergil96]

Some doctors are quick to call everything mental health

With gastric issues, you have to identify yourself what causes you issues? Is it the texture? Volume of food? Is it too fatty? Is there a strong smell? And so on. There is plenty of advoce online and it's impossible to just list all the factors.

If antihistamines help, then great amd keep on doing that

Also out of factors I can think of, staying hydrated is important. Don't drink too much caffeine, because it's a diuretic. Consume enough salt and other electrolytes. And I can think of headaches as a possible cause of nausea. Here ibuprofen might help, but it's more important to stay hydrated, eat regular smaller meals and get 8 hours good quality sleep.

Too much stomach acid / stomach ulcers can cause nausea too. In this case also smaller regular meals and less fatty foods. Obviously sour and spicy foods will make it worse too. And coffee - it's acidic.

Ginger is great for nausa and it boosts immunity

 

[Mary Terry]

Doctors tend to go for the easy answer until forced into something else. Any evidence that it is NOT anxiety needs to be told and explained until the doctor listens.

I once went to a doctor for malaria (this was in Tucson, one of the least malarial areas in the country). His immediate reaction was "another hypochondriac." It was only after I explained that I just got back from a seriously malarial endemic country, and that I was getting chills followed by fever at the same time every day that he started to listen. After that he was still doubtful, but but his reaction now was "I've never treated a case of malaria before. If you really have it, this is going to make my day."

There's an expression in medical circles: Look for horses before you check for zebras. It means that the malady is usually something ordinary and routine and not something exotic.

 

[Masked Man]

Fair warning: do not take my answer as medical advice because I am not a doctor.

The doctor may have recommended Zyrtec (and other antihistamines) to help dry out your sinuses. Sometimes if there are changes in the atmosphere, like when it's rainy or storming, the pressure in your ears may be off, which can cause dizziness and nausea which can then lead to anxiety and vomiting - kind of like a domino effect. Taking a medication like Zyrtec will help dry out the extra fluid.

So yes, it could be anxiety, but it would be related to all those other things too.

 

[Masked Man]

There's an expression in medical circles: Look for horses before you check for zebras. It means that the malady is usually something ordinary and routine and not something exotic.

Correct, and also consider that doctors have to deal with insurance companies/payments. Start simple/conservative treatment - which is less expensive. When that doesn't work, move up to the next step.

 

[Judge]

Is sharp pain associated with this between your throat and stomach? When you feel like you need to vomit to relieve such pain? If so, that could be gastroesophageal reflux disease more commonly referred to as "GERD".

It's "a chronic condition where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation. It occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly, allowing acid to irritate the esophagus."

A condition I and a few others here have. When you need to identify the possible "trigger" foods that can cause such pain to avoid it on a regular basis. Though there are some powerful medications one can take for this as well.

Unrelated to such considerations, with chronic allergies I also take 5mg (half-tablet) of Cetirizine (Zyrtec) every night without incident. (I buy the generic Cetirizine to save money, and rarely buy medications based on brand names).

 

[Jenisautistic]

Is sharp pain associated with this between your throat and stomach? When you feel like you need to vomit to relieve such pain? If so, that could be gastroesophageal reflux disease more commonly referred to as "GERD".

It's "a chronic condition where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation. It occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter does not close properly, allowing acid to irritate the esophagus."

A condition I and a few others here have. When you need to identify the possible "trigger" foods that can cause such pain to avoid it on a regular basis. Though there are some powerful medications one can take for this as well.

Unrelated to such considerations, with chronic allergies I also take 5mg (half-tablet) of Cetirizine (Zyrtec) every night without incident. (I buy the generic Cetirizine to save money, and rarely buy medications based on brand names).

Yes, in the past, they said I had Gerd
Also, I take singular 10 mg daily

However, sometimes I still feel congested and a bit lightheaded
and I’ve had migraines in the past and I take propranolol to prevent it

 

[Judge]

Yes, in the past, they said I had Gerd
Also, I take singular 10 mg daily

However, sometimes I still feel congested and a bit lightheaded
and I’ve had migraines in the past and I take propranolol to prevent it

I wonder if your symptoms might be indicative of a Singulair (Montelukast) side-effect?

"Montelukast, sold under the brand name Singulair among others, is a medication used in the maintenance treatment of asthma. It is generally less preferred for this use than inhaled corticosteroids. It is not useful for acute asthma attacks. Other uses include allergic rhinitis and hives of long duration. For allergic rhinitis it is a second-line treatment. Common side effects include abdominal pain, cough, and headache. Severe side effects may include allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis and eosinophilia." - Wikipedia

 

[Jenisautistic]

I wonder if your symptoms might be indicative of a Singulair (Montelukast) side-effect?

"Montelukast, sold under the brand name Singulair among others, is a medication used in the maintenance treatment of asthma. It is generally less preferred for this use than inhaled corticosteroids. It is not useful for acute asthma attacks. Other uses include allergic rhinitis and hives of long duration. For allergic rhinitis it is a second-line treatment. Common side effects include abdominal pain, cough, and headache. Severe side effects may include allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis and eosinophilia." - Wikipedia

My mistake I actually usually don’t have pain in my stomach associated with it
Just nausea and lightheaded
although once in a while, I do get a pain in my stomach, a bit of a sharp pain

But that usually doesn’t happen at the same time that I am nauseous

 

[Shamar]

There's an expression in medical circles: Look for horses before you check for zebras. It means that the malady is usually something ordinary and routine and not something exotic.

The problem is, what if it is a zebra and the doctor insists it is a horse? Sometimes they get stuck on the initial diagnosis and ignore all evidence to the contrary. All you can do is look for another doctor who can recognize a zebra.

 

[Dagan]

I am expressly dealing with this per my daughter's physicians. They keep refusing to test the exact symptoms given, rather they want to do countless other tests to rule out whatever else they have as their narrative (again). We're now going to absolutely different doctors because of it. You know your body better than anyone else, and you know what meds are or aren't doing for you. You absolutely have the right and should exercise different medical opinions in this or any other case, even if you just find out the same information from said different docs. You will then have peace / piece of mind and will at least trust the process of treatment better that is suggested.