Constant nausea - motion sickness, smells, etc.
Hey folks - for the past two weeks, constant nausea and migraine. I can't even drive - which is so unusual for me. Smells - from my daughters dog to food, make me want to vomit. This nausea is driving (no pun intended) nuts. My daughter wanted me to help out with picking up her new car yesterday and I couldn't...she thought I was crazy because I said the motion will make me vomit (plus she uses air fresheners in her old car). I have Rx Promethezine, which is great, but it knocks me out and I'm so tired I can't function. I miss going for drives, traveling, but even the thought makes me want to vomit. Weird thing last night too - woke up at 3am and felt like the bed was moving back and forth. And no...no drinking - as we all know...heck, I haven't had a drink since I don't know when as it gives me a migraine. Any thoughts, suggestions? Consulted physician and all they said is that they will refer me to "pain management". Thanks in advance. -Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I'm so sorry you are dealing with constant pain and nausea and now sounds like a little vertigo mixed in. I can't tell you how disappointment I am that the only resource your doctor provided you with is pain management. Pain management is good for many things, not so much migraine disease. Is your primary doctor suggesting pain management?A better answer from your doctor who be how to get rid of this nasty migraine cycle. There are a number of options out there let me share them with you;
1) https://migraine.com/living-migraine/how-do-you-break-wont-stop
2) https://migraine.com/blog/what-is-emergency
I've used a steroid dose pack from time to time to break a nasty cycle.
This may be the perfect time to see a doctor who is a true expert in treating migraine and headache disease. I say this a lot and hope folks don't get too irritated with me! Please forgive me if I've said this before. General neurologists may be fine doctors however it's difficult for them to be experts in one disease state as they treat so many including stroke, MS, epilepsy, Parkinson's and more. Migraine/headache experts have extra board certification in headache medicine and treat migraine and headache all day, every day. They can have a huge impact in our care. I can tell you first hand these experts have made a positive difference in my quality of life. Let me share some of our articles on this topic:
3) https://migraine.com/living-migraine/evaluating-doctor-patient-relationship-right-fit
4) https://migraine.com/living-migraine/how-to-evaluate-doctor
5) https://migraine.com/blog/really-find-headache-specialist
6) https://migraine.com/living-migraine/hiring-right-doctor
7) https://www.ucns.org/Online/Online/Diplomate_Directory.aspx?hkey=f8f00552-f924-4ef6-a9bb-6023b1cd341b. There are more than 10 of these expert in WI. You may have to drive a bit to see one, many of us do. I travel three hours round trip every three months to see my expert doctor for Botox - and so glad I did!I'm sure others will be along to share their experiences with you shortly. In the meantime, will you let me know what you think? Pain free wishes on the way! Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Leader/Moderator (team member)
Thank you
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You've very welcome. Please keep me posted on how you are feeling, Nancy Harris Bonk, Patient Leader/Moderator (team member)
