Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

1,254 Members

9,441 Posts

0 Online

SSWarning 02/07/2011

Just wondering if any of you women with endo in the GI ( large and/or small intestines, abdomen, colon, etc.) or even any of the women here have experienced nausea and/or vomiting. I have been battling it for some time on and off. I figured perhaps at first it was from the Mirena and/or my pain Rx but it seems to be getting worse along with the pain in my GI/abdomen areas.
I didn't realize that this could be a symptom of endo spread to the GI areas until recently as I was doing more research. (You know how us ladies need to be our own advocates when it comes to endo pain!) I had "threw in the towel" so to speak for a few months from seeing doctors and just dealt with treating the pain. (I was basically taking my pain Rx,PT exercises, and using my pain psychologist's techniques, etc.) It really started to get to me having to deal with rejection and getting that "look" from doctors and nurses. Now I'm back at it full boar again and am looking for some answers from a different angle.

If anyone can help me in ANY way with this symptom would be very much appreciated!

Thank you!
Stay Gold!

deleted_user 02/07/2011

I always experience nausea and vomiting at some point during my flare ups. I know for me it's not because of any medication, it's just the pain. When the pain gets too intense I start to get nauseated, sometimes I try to breath through it or splash my face with cold water but that does not always help and I do end up vomiting. It's not an everyday thing but it does happen. One of the reasons why I try to eat light the week before my period because I know there'a a chance of this happening.
Ginger tea or peppermint candy usually helps me if I am really having a bad day. I think it's just your body's response to dealing with the pain, when you are in so much pain it causes tension and anxiety in your body which can cause increased acid production in you belly, sort of like if you have ever had an intense migraine which can cause the same symptoms. I think this is a pretty common symptom with endo so don't worry, you are not alone. :)

Schala 02/07/2011

Always on my period. Nausea and vomiting both, since I've been 12. That time of the month is when my endo flare ups happen for the most part, and I get all the goodies...nausea, vomiting, cramps, pain, fatigue...at least, I did before the surgery that removed a lot of the endo. I don't know how my endo will react with my period now. I'm really, really hoping no nausea and vomiting! Since my gyno put me on Vicodin, though, that helps a lot with nausea, strangely. I know some people who vomit BECAUSE of Vicodin. Like my mom. She's allergic to morphine, which the hydrocodone breaks down into. I'm glad I didn't inherit that from her too.

deleted_user 02/07/2011

I'm not getting it as much any more, but I definitely had it a lot at first. I do get bouts of it when I'm in a lot of pain though.

I also got it really bad when I had kidney stones. Do you have those?

SSWarning 02/07/2011

Thank you everyone for your insight and advice. The nausea isn't anything new, I've been battling with it for over a year. BUT the vomiting IS new, about the last 6 months and it's getting worse. This is different from the "pain nausea" though. I have had that many times especially during the menses flare ups. This is almost like a stomach flu and at first I thought perhaps that could be one of the answers but I somehow feel it's not that. I don't know, almost like my "woman's intuition" is telling me.

EmmyK06, thank you for the suggestion of ginger tea and peppermint candy. I have been using Altoids as it has natural peppermint in it. I have also tried ginger tea but the flavor makes me feel a little nauseous just by itself.

My next stop will be to my GP and maybe she can explain or at the very least give me something that will help with it. I can't continue to live like this. I can't afford to miss anymore work!

Thanks all!
Stay Gold!

deleted_user 02/07/2011

One of the ladies here wrote about taking motion sickness meds (like dramamine) in conjunction with pain meds to head the nausea off. she stated that she had to take them at the same time as the meds though or it wouldn't work.

When I was pregnant I was super nauseous and my doc told me to take unisom. It worked, but I was pretty sleepy, lol. Try that and see if that helps. I'm glad you're going to see your doctor about it though. Let us know what he/she comes up with.

deleted_user 02/07/2011

I get that every cycle and tend to throw up and never real hungry. Before being diagnosed I had could not eat anything and my weight dropped very quickly, when they discovered it, my endo was Everywhere including all over my GI tract which explained those symptoms. It is a sign and symptom of Endo. I agree with Emmy with tea or mint candy gum.
Best wishes

deleted_user 02/07/2011

I often get morning sickness with endo. Oddly, I never threw up while I was pregnant - only before I was pregnant and after delivery. It is related to my endo. Not fun - I hope you can find some relief!

deleted_user 02/08/2011

Hi, yes, nausea is common with endo. Endo itself can trigger nausea, but the pain we have also triggers nausea. Birth control pills can also cause nausea. I have endo in my GI (large and small intestines, colon, rectum, Pouch of Douglas, behind the uterus, bladder, bowels, on spinal nerve endings and under the skin.

The best nausea medication for me is Reglan (you can get it in a generic form) and it works wonders for 8 years!

Hope that helps! Endochic

Join the Conversation