Digestive problems: nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, GERD

[grandmaD]

Thanks Fresh for the info.  I had read about how good coconut oil was and did try it, but that was a while back and I had really bad gut issues and was not sure what was causing what, so I might give it another try.

 

I do use it as an all over body moisturiser as I have lots of wrinkles having lost a lot of weight, hoping that will help - and I love the smell.

 

I also have tried the apple cider vinegar but just 1tsp seemed to make my guts worse, so I am giving it a break until my belly feels better and I will try again with just 1/4 tsp.

 

I am also trying the magnesium water again at present and have to watch I don't introduce more than 1 thing at a time, which I tend to do and then end up just confused!

[Toulouse]

My latest on the symptom merry-go-round is heartburn and bloating. Feeling intestinal spasms too, oddly enough. Reading this thread and may try reducing carbs for the time being. I used to have lots of digestive issues like this prior to getting on ADs. Maybe now that I'm off I'm more susceptible to having flare ups?

[grandmaD]

I still experience the same symptoms, especially heartburn and bloating regularly.  The guts ache took me a while to determine that it was likely cramps and these aren't as frequent, thank goodness.  How do you cope with your symptoms.  Why would you reduce carbs, how does this help? 

 

I am still tapering, so sorry cannot help with your problems since you are off since a year ago.

[daddybuggaorange]

Do these digestive symptoms come and go?  I am having burning/pain across my abdomen, some nausea, significant indigestion, body aches, and spasms to the point where portions of my abdomen feels like concrete even when relaxed.  It is always worse in the morning.  I was ok for 2 months, then it came back.  Trying not to panic thinking that my c. difficile infection is back.  Doctors all say my symptoms have NOT been typical of c. diff, (i.e. watery diarrhea multiple times a day) which makes me think that the past 1.5 years of battling c. difficile at least some of the time it wasn't the infection, but withdrawal.  

 

I could really use some encouragement...this has been such a long road battling c. diff

[Meimeiquest]

I don't really have an answer to your question, but at times I had significant, temporary GI issues, esp coming off Wellbutrin. Have you ever visited scdlifestyle.com? I have gotten a few ideas there, but it is mostly for people with " major league" GI symptoms....I think you'd qualify I have been surprised at how much digestive enzymes have helped me recently. I think I will try Betaine next to decrease stomach ph.

[KarenB]

Digestive symptoms can come and go just as any other w/d symptom can.  It's one of the harder aspects of w/d to deal with - us humans like things to stay sorted, but in w/d it's so random.  It can feel like we are going backwards, but it's not true - it's just our brain going round it's various parts, healing as it does so.  Then things settle again, then the brain starts another round of healing. 

[blackrabbit]

Hi guys. So I have been having  bad indigestion for like a year and more. I get it after I eat mostly and sometimes I get so nauseas from the full feeling. I got multiple tests done (H. pylori, ultrasound, and the most recent--endoscopy monday). The biopsies came back negative and my GI doctor who performed it said everything looked fine. Just a bit inflamed. 

 

Do you guys think this is a result of withdrawling and decreasing the lexapro? I honestly don't have any idea what's wrong with me and I hate feeling so gross after eating. He suggested I take Pepcid AC. I was on Prilosec for a little less than a year but stopped (doctor's orders) because that wasnt working. I hate this!

[Meimeiquest]

What part is inflamed?

[KarenB]

SSRIs damage our brains, guts and the nerve that connects them - the Vagus Nerve, so working to heal all three - brain, Vagus nerve and gut - is a sensible approach.  Incidentally, stomach meds can damage that connection.  A well-stimulated vagus nerve will be better able to fight inflammation - there are many ideas in that link.  

 

Diet becomes really important during w/d due to increased sensitivity.  I think the basics are outlined in this thread, but to sum up, eat whole foods, soak your grains and eat sourdough bread, try a little apple-cider-vinegar, animal sources of Omega-3s, yoghurt/probiotics, vitamin C to help with anti-inflammatory responses, raw honey for good enzymes...there's so many things to try out. 

 

Info on gut healing:  http://survivinganti...and-gut-health/ and GiaK's site

[blackrabbit]

SSRIs damage our brains, guts and the nerve that connects them - the Vagus Nerve, so working to heal all three - brain, Vagus nerve and gut - is a sensible approach.  Incidentally, stomach meds can damage that connection.  A well-stimulated vagus nerve will be better able to fight inflammation - there are many ideas in that link.  

 

Diet becomes really important during w/d due to increased sensitivity.  I think the basics are outlined in this thread, but to sum up, eat whole foods, soak your grains and eat sourdough bread, try a little apple-cider-vinegar, animal sources of Omega-3s, yoghurt/probiotics, vitamin C to help with anti-inflammatory responses, raw honey for good enzymes...there's so many things to try out. 

 

Info on gut healing:  http://survivinganti...and-gut-health/ and GiaK's site

Thank you, I will check out that site. What do you mean soak your grains? Also, is it OK to take Omega 3's in pill supplement form? I'm not a big fish eater.

[KarenB]

Yes, Omega-3s in pill form is fine - many of us do that. 

 

By soaking grains, I mean preparing them properly so they are easier to digest.  So for porridge, you would soak oats the night before in water and a spoon of yoghurt, then cook it up the next morning as usual.  It just breaks down difficult proteins etc, and the enzymes in the yoghurt begin the digestion process.  All in all it means less strain on your digestive system. 

 

Google for more info.  You can soak all grains, nuts and seeds to good effect.  Western A Price is where I learned about it, but there are lots of sources of info. 

 

When I began to prepare my grains in that way, I stopped getting regular headaches and I gained a healthy weight.  That was about 10 years ago now and I haven't looked back. 

[fj929]

Add a new debilitating symptom to my list. I traveled on Vacation and got hit with severe motion sickness 30 minutes after getting off the plane. Still feel awful now 5 days later. Has anyone ever encountered this before? I have traveled in the past with no issues.

[grandmaD]

I don't know for sure, but maybe it is linked to dizzy - high altitude may can affect the brain too - and that in turn could affect the stomach.  I know I can get dizzy if I rock my rocking chair.  I guess by dizzy I mean your balance, and equilibrium and all that, inside your brain.  You have no idea how things can affect you in w/d.  We drove up a mountain once and by the time we got to the top, I had a headache!

[grandmaD]

I am on the warpath with my symptoms at present!  I spent 2 days reading up about stomach issues, feel like a dog chasing my tail becausse it could be SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS! 

 

Stomach/guts issues

I have gone back on a very strict IBS diet to see if that helps.  I read that chamomile, lemon balm and licorice tea are calming.  I have tried lemon balm and I do think it helps with the palpitations, but I think it didn’t agree with my stomach.  I read licorice is an anti-inflammatory and to have that with it but a couple of times I felt the anxiety got worse and the last time I had licorice tea before bed and I was stressed out no end, restless and after nearly 3 hours still high.  Next day I looked it up and found out licorice is a mild stimulant on the andrenals!  

 

Anyway,I will start with having chamomiole tea and take an IBS capsule (basically peppermint oil) before meals.  Apparently peppermint can give you heartburn.  What does that feel like?  Last night I had pain in my chest (L) so I knew not heart - and ribcage was very achey.  I don't know if this from the peppermint or not, but I will keep taking it for a week and monitor the chest symptoms, as I have had pain and aches in that area before.

 

I bought some digestive enzymes today, but will wait until the week is up with the peppermint first and see how that works out.

 

After that, I will have to address whether it is anxiety and see what I can do to help myself more in that area.

[O2bhappy]

I have been nauseous the whole time while in WD-9 months now. I have lost a total of 44 pounds. I ended up at the gastroenterologist in Dec 2015 and after several test discovered I have delayed gastric emptying. Could that have been caused by going off Prozac? I was put on Nexium for 4 months. I tapered off the Nexium over a month and then did a week of Zantac. I haven't been on stomach medicine for 3 weeks and I started to feel nauseous again. Has anyone experience delayed gastric emptying?

[blackrabbit]

I am on the warpath with my symptoms at present!  I spent 2 days reading up about stomach issues, feel like a dog chasing my tail becausse it could be SO MANY DIFFERENT THINGS! 

 

Stomach/guts issues

I have gone back on a very strict IBS diet to see if that helps.  I read that chamomile, lemon balm and licorice tea are calming.  I have tried lemon balm and I do think it helps with the palpitations, but I think it didn’t agree with my stomach.  I read licorice is an anti-inflammatory and to have that with it but a couple of times I felt the anxiety got worse and the last time I had licorice tea before bed and I was stressed out no end, restless and after nearly 3 hours still high.  Next day I looked it up and found out licorice is a mild stimulant on the andrenals!  

 

Anyway,I will start with having chamomiole tea and take an IBS capsule (basically peppermint oil) before meals.  Apparently peppermint can give you heartburn.  What does that feel like?  Last night I had pain in my chest (L) so I knew not heart - and ribcage was very achey.  I don't know if this from the peppermint or not, but I will keep taking it for a week and monitor the chest symptoms, as I have had pain and aches in that area before.

 

I bought some digestive enzymes today, but will wait until the week is up with the peppermint first and see how that works out.

 

After that, I will have to address whether it is anxiety and see what I can do to help myself more in that area.

I took peppermint supplements back in April and while they didn't give me heartburn I didn't noticed that they were of any help. I suffer with bad indigestion after eating and my GI doc told me to take them. It's so frustrating !!!! Nothing helps me. I hate this damn process.

 

I dropped from 8.5mg to 8mg two weeks ago but felt nauseas for 2 days so I went back up to 8.5mg. I can't handle nausea. It gives me such bad anxiety. I feel like I am NEVER going to get off this stupid drug. Help

[grandmaD]

I was prescribed nexium, but I refuse to go on anymore drugs that make you dependent. 

 

I had to stop the peppermint oil.  It caused worse aches, cramping and bad discomfit.  After a day or so I was better from that pain.  I will just use them when I really have to from now on.  The problem with them is that you are supposed to take them half an hour before a meal.  I will also try peppermint tea instead.  I have had to resort to the (over the counter) antacid a couple of times since.

 

I am trying one more thing before I try the digestive enzymes and that is slippery elm, a natural product that puts a lining on your stomach and intestines.

 

I have heard of stomach emptying too fast.  I think this results in the food not being digested enough by stomach acids, and might cause a lot of flatulence. 

 

I guess delayed stomach emptying would result in feeling "full" and nauseas.  I was like that for 9 months one year and 7 months the next year.  The nausea went away but then came the constant "full feeling" and indigestion.  

 

I suspect I may have this problem too, (delayed emptying) as I wait for 2 hours after eating before going to bed and the food still hasn't gone down.  I think this affects the bowel also, very slow moving which results in constipation.

 

I think our gastro issues could be anything - I also have inflammation of the oesophagus.  Sometimes I think they are just guessing and I found they prescribe Nexium, no matter what your gastro is!

 

Have you had a gastrophy (sorry, can't spell) - one that goes down the throat?

[Freeguy]

Hi

Went off 10 year run on cymbalta cold turkey. Its been over three months and most of the wd symptoms have subsided except for GI issues ( bloating, v loose stools). Energy and appetite are fine. The symptoms started as soon as i discontinued the medication. Is it normal for GI symptoms to persist for this long and is there anything that can be done? I already eat very well, take probiotics daily for decades and exercise daily. Thanks

[blackrabbit]

I was prescribed nexium, but I refuse to go on anymore drugs that make you dependent. 

 

I had to stop the peppermint oil.  It caused worse aches, cramping and bad discomfit.  After a day or so I was better from that pain.  I will just use them when I really have to from now on.  The problem with them is that you are supposed to take them half an hour before a meal.  I will also try peppermint tea instead.  I have had to resort to the (over the counter) antacid a couple of times since.

 

I am trying one more thing before I try the digestive enzymes and that is slippery elm, a natural product that puts a lining on your stomach and intestines.

 

I have heard of stomach emptying too fast.  I think this results in the food not being digested enough by stomach acids, and might cause a lot of flatulence. 

 

I guess delayed stomach emptying would result in feeling "full" and nauseas.  I was like that for 9 months one year and 7 months the next year.  The nausea went away but then came the constant "full feeling" and indigestion.  

 

I suspect I may have this problem too, (delayed emptying) as I wait for 2 hours after eating before going to bed and the food still hasn't gone down.  I think this affects the bowel also, very slow moving which results in constipation.

 

I think our gastro issues could be anything - I also have inflammation of the oesophagus.  Sometimes I think they are just guessing and I found they prescribe Nexium, no matter what your gastro is!

 

Have you had a gastrophy (sorry, can't spell) - one that goes down the throat?

We both sound like we are going through very similar things. Finally someone here that I can relate to! Yes I had an endoscopy back in April. Doctor said it looked a bit inflammed but that's it. Everything looked fine. So I am STUMPED.

[O2bhappy]

GrandmaD-

 

I did have an endoscopy and it showed I had a little bit of acid reflux.  When I was first put on Nexium I didn't want to take it, but after the endoscopy the doctor wanted me to take it for 3 months.  It did help but I had to wean myself off of it over a month time.  After I finished the Nexium I took Zantac for one week.  I have now been off all my stomach meds for 3 weeks.  I have been drinking a lot of water and noticed lately it has made me feel more nauseous. 

 

I still have days where I am nauseous and can hardly eat anything.  I rarely ever get hungry and when I do it is actually shocking. 

[grandmaD]

O2Bhappy, I'm sorry it is like this, it sure is not fun when you cannot even enjoy a meal.  I had no appetite either for a few years and made myself eat.  If our body and brain is going to heal, then we need nutrition, so make sure everything you eat is nutritious.  Lots of vegetable soup (try chicken with it) is a good place to start.  I am okay with rolled oats porridge (make sure it is well cooked) and the point mentioned above is important too, I discovered - to soak it overnight.  I found I had problems with brown rice,but if I cooked i twice as long as they said, I was okay with it.

 

I have trouble with water too but can drink tea, so I think it is the cold factor, so try warm water!

[O2bhappy]

grandmaD -

 

Thank you for the food suggestions.  I eat very small meals throughout the day, but sometimes all I manage is pudding.  I do make myself eat even though I really don't want to.  I was drinking tea for awhile but switched to water.  I am thinking I need to go back to tea.  My gastro doctor said I could take Zantac on an as needed basis but I really don't want to take any medicine.  After dealing with all these withdrawal symptoms I am done taking medicine.  I keep praying that every day being off the Prozac is one more day being closer to feeling better.

[grandmaD]

You can celebrate you are off the Prozac, that's one good thing!  I wish I could just stop mine, but I know I can't.

 

I tried smaller meals every 2 hours but it didn't seem to help.  I think we just have to try different things until we find what

is helpful. 

 

I wish you continued success on your journey!

[O2bhappy]

grandmaD -

 

You are correct that I should celebrate being off Prozac.  I really didn't go off Prozac on my own choice.  I had issues with the different forms of the generic, plus I believe Prozac stopped working for me.  That being said, I am glad that I got off of it.  I wish you were able to come off it. 

 

It is about trying different things to see what works for us, but it would be nice to have an easy fix. 

 

Thank you for wishing me continued success.  I really appreciate it.  I also wish you success as well. 

[pete333]

After many years on Zoloft or Paxil I would begin to experience IBS-D.

Bad.

 

Before I knew to use some Imodium I would get so weak from the D that I could barely lift a 10 pound box above my head.  Somehow the muscles were there but the strength wasn't. 

It was the only time I made my own doctors appointment in my first 45 years.  I remember telling the nurse who asked why I needed to see the doctor, "I'm weak as a kitten." Which made my coworkers laugh.

 

I had a good period without trouble for years until 14 months ago.  I was slammed by a down low pain and severe gut spasms and explosive diarrhea.  It made me quit eating for 2 days.  I gradually learned that to live I had to use Imodium.

 

 

Can a person get enough soluble fiber(which seems to make me much better) simply eating rice and potatoes?

 

High fiber vegetables are intolerable for me.  But I miss many of them.  I also miss coffee, starting 14 months ago!

 

Can Iive on eggs, potatoes and rice?  What other soluble fiber foods can the gut best tolerate?  I dislike bananas.

 

Im trying for the simplest, easiest dietary way to give my gut the best chance until I can reduce or eliminate Imodium in the future.

 

Thanks.  Ive read all the the links.  I'm looking for any simplicity I can find.

[Rhiannon]

Pete, I've had some luck with the no-FODMAPS diet. Google it, there's a lot on the Internet.

[grandmaD]

I have had IBS-C for years now.  The FODMAP diet helped me heaps and also had to avoid all fats and oils.  I was told it was gall  bladder in 2013 and advised to have surgery.  I wasn't convinced but thought it was w/d and as it didn't improve, relented in 2015 and had it done and still not much better, though some improvement in feeling "full' all the time.  I went for all those years eating only porridge, avoiding wheat and blended veges and chicken soup and steamed veges.  I don't think I got enough nutrition besides losing 25kg but I survived.  I am eating twice as much, perhaps even 3 times more now than I was then, but still have guts aches, etc. 

 

My biggest problem was trying to get fibre, as this seemed to make things worse (and still does).  If you can,brown rice is nutritious.  I also eat millet as a porridge because I read it is easily digestible.  Eggs upset my guts.  Keep a diary of what you can and cannot eat.  Steamed fish is pretty safe.

 

Eating smaller meals more frequently is a big help.  I read when the body is stressed the pancreas goes on strike and this causes the digestive problems, so eating less helps that organ do its job.  I wish you success!

[pete333]

Pete, I've had some luck with the no-FODMAPS diet. Google it, there's a lot on the Internet.

I'll look, thank you.  I hope its simple.  I'm simple. ha.

 

I have had IBS-C for years now.  The FODMAP diet helped me heaps and also had to avoid all fats and oils.  I was told it was gall  bladder in 2013 and advised to have surgery.  I wasn't convinced but thought it was w/d and as it didn't improve, relented in 2015 and had it done and still not much better, though some improvement in feeling "full' all the time.  I went for all those years eating only porridge, avoiding wheat and blended veges and chicken soup and steamed veges.  I don't think I got enough nutrition besides losing 25kg but I survived.  I am eating twice as much, perhaps even 3 times more now than I was then, but still have guts aches, etc. 

 

My biggest problem was trying to get fibre, as this seemed to make things worse (and still does).  If you can,brown rice is nutritious.  I also eat millet as a porridge because I read it is easily digestible.  Eggs upset my guts.  Keep a diary of what you can and cannot eat.  Steamed fish is pretty safe.

 

Eating smaller meals more frequently is a big help.  I read when the body is stressed the pancreas goes on strike and this causes the digestive problems, so eating less helps that organ do its job.  I wish you success!

I also have to eat small.  For sure.  Im also undernourished and have lost lots of muscle and endurance.

I have to stick to insoluble fiber. any other makes me explode. or have terrible cramps.

I've been thinking hard on millet.  Used to grow it around here, but not anymore.

And Quinoa?  Is that good or too high fiber?

Thanks for your time.

[grandmaD]

Soluble fiber is also found in barley and flaxseded

Quinoa has 36% soluble fibre and 64% insoluble

Cornmeal is okay too

Buckwheat is high in soluble fibre - I made some pancakes, without sugar and had trouble afterwards, maybe too high in roughage???

Buckwheat especially good for treatment of candida yeast overgrowth

Millet is high in soluble fibre and slow to process so good for diabetics

 

http://www.allaboutfasting.com/healthy-grains.html

[pete333]

Thank you.

I have to eat small and I have to eat soluble instead of insoluble fiber.  Thanks for the tips.

[Frogie]

That sound horrible and painful. Mine was painful but not like yours. I will definitely stay away from that procedure. I hope you are doing better

[nivek]

I have been nauseous the whole time while in WD-9 months now. I have lost a total of 44 pounds. I ended up at the gastroenterologist in Dec 2015 and after several test discovered I have delayed gastric emptying. Could that have been caused by going off Prozac? I was put on Nexium for 4 months. I tapered off the Nexium over a month and then did a week of Zantac. I haven't been on stomach medicine for 3 weeks and I started to feel nauseous again. Has anyone experience delayed gastric emptying?

 

hi 02.....I've been off Lexapro 5 months now after weaning.....I have digestive issues something awful bloating nausea feel like my food won't digest. gut problems are common for some people in wd I also can't sleep also have lost 25lbs and still counting hope you will be ok....my gastro guys found some mild inflammation in my stomach that all I just can't eat much.....good luck to you hang in there....nivek 

[Frogie]

hi 02.....I've been off Lexapro 5 months now after weaning.....I have digestive issues something awful bloating nausea feel like my food won't digest. gut problems are common for some people in wd I also can't sleep also have lost 25lbs and still counting hope you will be ok....my gastro guys found some mild inflammation in my stomach that all I just can't eat much.....good luck to you hang in there....nivek

I am still tapering. I have bloating once in a while. Haven't lost any weight, hopefully I will when I'm off this poison! I found Schiff Digestive Enzymes for Irritable Bowel Support helps a lot. I take 1 morning and night. I do Pilates which is very easy on the body too, and eat a very bland diet, lots of chicken, veggies and some fruit.

[grandmaD]

Nivek:

I know it is horrible.   I have also had the bloating and the "full stomach" feeling (similar to your description of food not digesting) and pain which lasted for 3 years.  I ended up having my gall bladder out, but I still get the gutsache and symptoms but not as bad, so I will never know if it was just w/d or the gall.  Many of my symptoms improved during year 4.  Going on an IBS diet helped me a bit and eating smaller meals.  I also have inflammation of the oesophagus.  considering the gall was also inflamed, these could also be w/d symptoms?  I also lost a lot of weight during those 4 years.

 

 

Frogie:

I am sorry I have no answers for your nausea! Like you, I tried ginger, peppermint, etc. etc but nothing really helped.

 

I read a post a long time ago from someone who said pregnant women put up with nausea, so she thought she was no worse off than them and put up with it for 9 months.  I had nausea for a whole year day in and day out and another year I had it for 9 months.  It disappeared in year 4 of my tapering and I have never forgotten it and SO ENJOY EATING again!  You will too, put up with it and be patient.  Try different things.  I ate a lot of things that are easily digested, like soup and porridges (millet is supposed to be easily digested) and bananas.  Because I felt sick I didn't want to eat and I got used to it, believe it or not!  My biggest problem was having to cook for my husband, when I didn't want to eat.  Oh, and I did find eating small portions every 2-3 hours helped.  I also went on an IBS diet that helped.  I think you just have to try different things and find what works for you with a lot of patience and acceptance thrown in and the hope it doesn't last for years!

[Anja]

Has anyone found relief from long lasting nausea?

 

I'm weaning off clonazapam, and nausea is one of my worst symptoms. I also had nausea during the time I was having intense anxiety for which the benzo was prescribed....so apparently my GI system gets easily affected when my nervous system goes haywire. I had terrible nausea during my pregnancies and took Zofran (ondansetron) which took the edge off. I get nausea from about 3am-3pm every day and it can be debilitating. I've lost 20 pounds and feel miserable. I hate eating. I think I could taper faster, but this symptom makes my days feel unbearable.

 

It's worst in the morning, if I can get past breakfast, then lunch...it lets up a bit in the afternoon/evenings (lately, not as much).

 

I've tried peppermint tea (kinda helps), ginger tea and capsules (don't notice much), the acupressure wrist bands (maybe helps a bit), eating little bits constantly throughout the day (helps), aromatherapy (eh...), acupuncture (not sure, today, definitely not), and breathing into a paper bag (apparently getting more CO2 can help...lets up for about 5-10m after).

 

I have been hesitant to try Zofran because 1) I feel like I would probably need to take it daily and i don't really want to add another med when I feel this crappy, and 2) when I look up interactions online, Buspar is one that is risk for developing serotonin syndrome, but when I asked my pharmacist, he looked it up and said it would be fine to take it. Anyone had luck with trying it? I know it's contraindicated with some ADs, and other psych meds.

[Frogie]

Has anyone found relief from long lasting nausea?

 

I'm weaning off clonazapam, and nausea is one of my worst symptoms. I also had nausea during the time I was having intense anxiety for which the benzo was prescribed....so apparently my GI system gets easily affected when my nervous system goes haywire. I had terrible nausea during my pregnancies and took Zofran (ondansetron) which took the edge off. I get nausea from about 3am-3pm every day and it can be debilitating. I've lost 20 pounds and feel miserable. I hate eating. I think I could taper faster, but this symptom makes my days feel unbearable.

 

It's worst in the morning, if I can get past breakfast, then lunch...it lets up a bit in the afternoon/evenings (lately, not as much).

 

I've tried peppermint tea (kinda helps), ginger tea and capsules (don't notice much), the acupressure wrist bands (maybe helps a bit), eating little bits constantly throughout the day (helps), aromatherapy (eh...), acupuncture (not sure, today, definitely not), and breathing into a paper bag (apparently getting more CO2 can help...lets up for about 5-10m after).

 

I have been hesitant to try Zofran because 1) I feel like I would probably need to take it daily and i don't really want to add another med when I feel this crappy, and 2) when I look up interactions online, Buspar is one that is risk for developing serotonin syndrome, but when I asked my pharmacist, he looked it up and said it would be fine to take it. Anyone had luck with trying it? I know it's contraindicated with some ADs, and other psych meds.

That's too bad that you have do much nausea. I hope you feel better soon. I have some too, my dr did give me zofran, but I only take it when it's unbearable. I found this stuff called Nauzene. You chew 2 to begin with and can gave another one in 15 min. You might try that. You can get it at Walmart. Let me know how you are feeling.