Nauseated 24/7

[jillstras]

Since May of 2009 I have had 7 surgeries.  I have been in and out of the Hospital more than 15 times.  I have had part of my small bowel removed twice.  I have constant nausea daily, 24/7.  I have been to more than 7 doctors and no one can tell me what is going on. I have had blood tests, CT scans, X-rays, etc. with no avail.  I have upper abdominal pain right under my rib cage on the left side.  I pass horrible smelling gas and have horrible smelling, oily stools.  It looks like there is a layer of grease on the top of the water when I have a bowel movement.  I have been on home care IV fluids since December to keep me alive.  I have had zofran, phenergen, reglan, different muscle relaxers, pain medicines, and anxiety medications, but my nausea and vomiting do not ever go away.  I have had 2 endoscopies, 1 colonscopy, and an upper G.I. scan.  The test results have all been normal.  

I have recently started having horrible headaches sine the beginning of January and I have never had headaches before in my life.  I have had pregnancy tests and I am not pregnant.  The only thing that gives me a little relief is when I go to the ER and have phenergen injected through an IV but the nausea soon returns.  No doctor I have seen has been able to help me or find out what is wrong.  I am wondering if any of you medical professionals out there have any ideas of what this could be.  

I know my body and I know something is wrong.  I feel as though the doctors are just masking the symptoms (or trying to) but they are not finding the root problem.  I don't have a gallbladder and I had gastric bypass 6 years ago.  I continue to lose weight because I can't eat and really don't want to because it makes me sick.  I am 5'9, 25 years old, and 148lbs.

If anyone has any suggestions or helpful guidance please help!  I need to know why I am feeling this way.

[jillstras]

That is so good to know.  I will have to ask my doctor about that.  Do you get nauseated very often?

[mama23babies]

I had my gallbladder out almost 6 years ago and still get the gallbladder symptoms. They say alot of people have trouble breaking down bile without it and gave me a med called questran. I am actually getting ready to start it again now per the doctor yesterday because I am having the "gallbladder" pain and refluxing bile. The med has always helped before so I hope it does this time. Maybe something worth checking into.

[jillstras]

I don't have a gallbladder.  I had it removed 5 years ago.  Thank you for the suggestion though, I appreciate it  :)

[mama23babies]

Have you had your gallbladder checked? I had alot of the same stomach problems and  found out my gallbladder wasn't functioning properly. Just a suggestion. Good luck

[jillstras]

Thank you so much for your thoughts.  I really appreciate it.  I will definitely make an appt. today to get into see someone.  I'm glad to know there are other tests out there then just blood tests and a CT scan!  Thank you again!

[mammo]

The doctors alone can make you feel crazy! :)  An Endo can do more precise testing.  I suspected I had hypothyroidism and my GP ran 2 blood tests and said my thyroid was fine.  Finally, I think he got tired of my nagging and referred me to an Endo and at this point is when he said the Endo could do a more precise test???  I thought, then why have YOU wasted my time.  I went to the Endo and sure enough, hypothyroidism.  She went on to explain how the endocrine system plays a role in every major organ in the body, and if one thing is "off" it's like a domino effect. You'll get thru this, and feel free to pm me anytime to talk about this.
Take care.......mammo