Hi there,

First off, I have been to my family doctor 3 times, and the hospital once. I got food poisoning on mother’s day, and I STILL HAVE nausea and occasional vomiting and diarrhea (3.5 weeks).
I have been off work for weeks, unpaid medical leave.

I plan to ask for a referral to a specialized doctor in gastro… but what else might be going on? What questions should I be asking?

- All blood work has returned normal, with the exception of a low potassium value (because of all the vomiting I had). Urine test showed traces of ketones and bilirubin, but the 2nd test for bilirubin was negative.

- I have had an abdominal ultrasound that only showed free-fluid around the ovaries. Pap test was normal. Nothing with my appendix.

- Had a barium test with x-rays today, then immediately threw up the barium after the test was done.

- I’ve lost 14 lbs. in 3 weeks.

- I have only been able to eat baby food, mashed yams, white saltine crackers, applesauce, veggie broth, arrowroot cookies. I have been drinking water, gatorade, flat ginger ale and 7-up.

- I am feeling tired and get winded easily, but mostly because I can’t eat properly, so I am feeling sick and weak.

- I have been taking anti-nausea medication.

- I have tested and am not pregnant.

- I take nexium for gastritis, but this pain and vomiting is in a whole different galaxy than my previous heartburn problems.

I am so ill, so frustrated, and just hoping someone out there might be able to suggest something I could look into, or question about. Thanks in advance for any sensitive and thoughtful responses.

Filed under: Potassium and Being Sick

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