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Nausea after a stroke

  • 13-09-2016 4:14pm
    #1
    BURKEYO1
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    Hi. I had a cerebellum stroke 14 months ago. I've been left with a number of symptoms ( dizziness, balance problems, pins and needles, fatigue, etc.) but by far the biggest problem I have is chronic nausea. It's pretty much there all the time, despite trying all sorts of medication, activities, etc. I've accepted my other disabilities but am unable to accept the nausea as it makes me feel so bad. Can anyone suggest something I might try because at this stage I am losing hope?Thank you very much.


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  • #2
    Dizzyblonde
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    Have you tried wearing the acupressure wristbands that people use to combat seasickness? A lot of dizziness sufferers with constant nausea swear by them. It would be worth a try.
    Nibbling crystallized ginger can help too.


  • #3
    BURKEYO1
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    Dizzyblonde wrote: »
    Have you tried wearing the acupressure wristbands that people use to combat seasickness? A lot of dizziness sufferers with constant nausea swear by them. It would be worth a try.
    Nibbling crystallized ginger can help too.

    Thanks a million, I tried the wrist bands with no success but I'll give the ginger a go. Many thanks for your help


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    New Home
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    This might sound absurd, and I do realise that the aftermath of a stroke has nothing to do with motion sickness, but I read (and it worked on me too) that, if when you feel car sick, if you tilt your head the nausea passes. It might fool your brain or your inner ear long enough to ease the symptoms a bit...

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22624289
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225059892_Can_Passenger%27s_Active_Head_Tilt_Decrease_The_Severity_of_Carsickness_-_Effect_of_Head_Tilt_on_Severity_of_Motion_Sickness_in_a_Lateral_Acceleration_Environment

    I know someone who suffered a massive brain haemorrhage and that person was also left with a rake of problems, including hiccoughs and terrible nausea (any lateral movement, albeit minimal, and the heaving would start). Eventually things settled down on their own, but it took that person over two years before seeing any improvements - I know, it's not very encouraging, but perhaps in your case you'll start to feel better sooner than that.


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