Severe chronic nausea

[phil83]

Hi.
My girlfriend has a severe and persistent nausea she got from a fall accident almost 5 years ago where she hit her head. This nausea follows her everyday at various intensities. When she tries to read or do exercise it triggers the nausea and she has to stop doing whatever she is doing. This disables her from doing anything stressful and she has severe problems studying. This nausea is to a certain extend accompanied by a general lack of energy and even sometimes dizziness. It should be noted that she has no pain (no migraine of that sort) - only the persistent and deeply intrusive nausea.

We come from Denmark located in Europe and she has been through the entire medical system. They have taken loads of test but as of today they can't seem to find out what's causing the chronic nausea. As it stands now, doctors are saying that it is some form of the post commotional syndrome - thus, a neurological dysfunction.

As her boyfriend I am interested to get in touch with key experts on this matter as every doctor in Denmark have given up on her. I believe that doctors in the US know much more on this topic and might be able to help her.
What are your advice and are you able to guide us to the best experts in the field of neurological chronic nausea?

With kind regards
Philip

[martin1985]

Hi Sam!

I was wondering what symptoms are mainly your struggles now?

I fell hard on concrete last March and although I seem fine during the day I'm exhausted by night.  Primary driver is significant insomnia due to static sound in my right ear that came on 2 days after the accident. The ENT think this is Tinnitus however it's very different than say Disco Tinnitus which is just a ringing.  

I'm 12 months after injury and although I'm able to do alot more things my main symptoms now are night-time dizziness, dizziness when in crowds, extreme insomina, static in my right ear and general fatigue 24/7.

I have not had 1 truly GOOD day since the accident.

[SamPCS]

Phil,
I had a mild TBI 5 years ago and still struggling with some symptoms imbalance/dizzy, head pressure, fatigue occasional nausea etc.,  What we all have comes under persistent Post Concussion Syndrome. Whenever they say say syndrome which means no cure just manage.

Tough to find out the root cause since it is concerned with brain, inner ear, eyes etc.,  I found some medication to manage my symptoms but no cure.  
Did doc gave any form of medication?  There are many out there but unfortunately it is all trial and error.  You can start with supplements like Ginger capsule and then go for any western medicine.  Also there are so many alternative therapies like neuro/bio feedback, acupuncture, healing therapy, cranio sacral therapy etc.,    I tried many so it is a long list.

The medicines can be addictive and should be used as a last resort but sure can give her some relief from suffering.

You can send me a private message if you wish.