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brianap 08/08/2010

I've been having this feeling lately, almost like morning sickness. My throat/gag reflex feel funny. I do have some numbness in my throat but my stomach feels queasy and I feel like my blood sugar is off and get out of breath quickly. Does anyone know if lesions in the brain stem or anywhere else can cause this? I have not taken anything for it but I think I'll try ginger for now. Just wondering if anyone else who has had this had it explained by their neurologist. Thanks

pj22 08/08/2010

i dont know, maybe you should contact your neuro and see what they say

deleted_user 08/09/2010

We have actually had a couple threads about this recently. I hadn't really felt it for a while, but the past couple days, I have been. I am leaning toward the weather, it would not be the first time that really hot, humid weather has done it. The other thing is that I have in the past had crappy reactions to a lack fo fresh air, I know, it sounds odd, but day in and day out with just A/C filtered/recycled air can give me a real headache.

AusSue 08/09/2010

I dont know about the lesions causing it, that would be a question for dr/neuro.
In the meantime I would definately try ginger tablets from health food shop as that helps. We put a bit of ginger in with veges etc too, adds a bit of taste but mainly helps me to swallow the food without the gag reflex.
Do make a note of it & get it checked.

deleted_user 08/09/2010

hi-nausea was and is one of my symptoms, usually if i take my percocet, it will ease up, which makes no sense whatever, i know. but every day around 4 pm, it hits and i "run" for my percs. gingerale is my fave and soda crackers work wonders. my 2 cents-leslie joan

deleted_user 08/09/2010

I am also big on gingerale, for me, warm is the best.

deleted_user 08/09/2010

nausea is persistent w/ me too. I had no idea that shortness of breath, clamping in my throat, gagging on food or just not being able to eat... all MS eh? I do love ginger,
also might try:
lemon w/ salt
cinnamon or cloves (just put some in your mouth)
red raspberry
1/2 teas. cumin seeds
lying on right side while sleeping
not eating too much or before bed
avoid oily, spicy foods
drink water, other beverages can irritate your stomach
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, in cold water--take before bed
boil 1/2 cup rice in 1 1/2 cups water--then remove cooked rice and drink the water--excellent cure for nausea!
Ice chips

When none of this helps I go to the ER. LOL my record was twelve hours straight of vomiting. :( Some people recommend acupuncture or yoga as being helpful for nausea as well...

deleted_user 08/09/2010

You might want to check with your GP. It is important that you not just chalk up everything up to MS. You might have an entirely new condition or illness or maybe you are having a drug reaction/interaction or side effect.

When I take xanax or anything like it I have terrible acid reflux, some nausea and it feels strange when I swallow.

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