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Finally had the pleasure of a very long chat with my GP and came to realise she really does care about me. I was very lucky that it was actually out of surgery so had time to really discuss things and she initiated the conversation.

Had a long chat about how I am feeling and I confessed I haven't been injecting and haven't been back to see the consultant and basically am in denial that I have diabetes.

Finally got to the crunch that the Victoza has also been making me very sick and miserable (like the byetta) and for the first time anti sickness tablets were suggested. Why hadn't these been mentioned before and why hadn't I thought to ask. She also suggested monitoring me on a low dose for a long time before increasing. The consultant seems to have left me to it, whereas I should have had lots of follow up appts which GP thought I was having.

I have had my bloods done on Friday and go into surgery this week to discuss things fully.

GP agreed that it did appear through no fault of my own, my care had fallen through a gap and now I will be fully supported by her.

I feel so much better and did my first injection again yesterday and am back on all meds again.

I will be getting a prescription this week for anti sickness tablets, but just wondered is anyone else taking them and can I get them over the counter as already feel sick. She did mention travel sickness tablets may work also?

In talking I realised Victoza really did work for me, (no hypo's) but the sickness was just too much. I know I am hoping a lot that the anti sickness tablets work, but if they do, I think I may manage to stick to what I am told to do, rather than trying to battle alone, becoming depressed and giving up on diabetes totally.

Some times you could scream with this D thing couldn't you.

I am feeling much more positive today though and could actually hug my GP for just really taking the time to listen.

If anyone can advise on the anti sickness tablets that would be great.🙂

Thanks for letting me get it off my chest and here's to a new start.🙂
 
Sounds like you got quite a lot from the chat with the doctor which is good.

To help with nausea and sickness lots of people use ginger or peppermint, I use peppermint infusions to help settle my tummy.

I hope things continue to improve for you.
 
Caroline said:
Sounds like you got quite a lot from the chat with the doctor which is good.

To help with nausea and sickness lots of people use ginger or peppermint, I use peppermint infusions to help settle my tummy.

I hope things continue to improve for you.
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Hi Caroline,

I have tried both and unfortunately they do nothing.
It is severe vomiting I have been suffering from, not just nausea and the GP has mentioned that it sounds like I need to try anti sickness tablets before giving up.

Thanks for the reply anyway.🙂
 
Hi Lucy

I think that it would be potentially dangerous for someone other than your GP to decide which anti-nausea medication that you have. I have one type, four times a day, and then another if I need further help when the nausea gets too bad. If you do want to find out if there is anything that you can get over-the-counter it may be best to speak to a pharmacist.

I hope that you feel much better very soon.
 
Agree with AJ with regards to chatting to pharmacist or doctor. The ginger and the pepermint don't work for everyone and they are things I tend to keep in because they wont interfere with other medication taken by my family, withthe tablets he is on for arthritis hubby can't have antacids for example.
 
I can't help with the advice on anti-sickness tablets but am really pleased your gp is listening and helping to enable you to feel more positive about coping with D. I hope the anti-sickness tablets really work for you.

I take Kwells for travel sickness and they do help, maybe worth you trying those, or similar, until you get your prescription. The pharmacist will give you advice.
 
newbs said:
I can't help with the advice on anti-sickness tablets but am really pleased your gp is listening and helping to enable you to feel more positive about coping with D. I hope the anti-sickness tablets really work for you.

I take Kwells for travel sickness and they do help, maybe worth you trying those, or similar, until you get your prescription. The pharmacist will give you advice.
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Thanks Newbs..and yes being listened to and having time to talk has made a world of difference.

I will speak to pharmacist today and then should get GP prescription later this week too.

Thanks AJ and Caroline too.
I was referring more to the Travel sickness meds the GP suggested in the interim -and wondered what others found useful. I would still ask the pharmacist for their advice too but was just thinking if I was given a choice by the pharmacist it would help to have others views.🙂
 
Some people find that antihistamines work as an antiemetic. There are many OTC remedies.
Whatever you do, make sure you let the pharmacist know what meds you are taking and that you have diabetes as there can be interactions.
 
cherrypie said:
Some people find that antihistamines work as an antiemetic. There are many OTC remedies.
Whatever you do, make sure you let the pharmacist know what meds you are taking and that you have diabetes as there can be interactions.
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As cherrypie says, antihistamines are effective too - I forgot to say that my gp prescribed a Piriton equivalent for my daughter (3 yrs) for travel sickness and so far the combination of taking that and wearing travel bands has helped a great deal. I used travel bands when I had morning sickness too.
 
newbs said:
As cherrypie says, antihistamines are effective too - I forgot to say that my gp prescribed a Piriton equivalent for my daughter (3 yrs) for travel sickness and so far the combination of taking that and wearing travel bands has helped a great deal. I used travel bands when I had morning sickness too.
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The pharmacist mentioned a travel band today - do you think they work.
Also gave me Kwells but they don't seem to be working - will have to wait to get proper prescription from GP I guess.
 
I'm sure travel bands don't work for everyone but they worked for me and definitely help for my daughter. They cost around ?8 a pair.

Shame the Kwells don't seem to be working for you. :(
 
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