I’m desperate for answers and I wonder if anyone here has a similar issue.
I’m a 33 year old, normally healthy male.
About three months ago I suddenly had what I thought was food poisoning one Sunday afternoon. It was a feeling of terrible nausea that stayed that way for about a week. Since then the feeing has never quite gone away, and sometimes (three/four times per week) it goes up to an intensity that puts me to bed. Heartburn can often accompany the nausea, but it’s the sickness feeling, almost like a travel sick sensation, that is debilitating. Sometimes I can link it to foods that make it worse; heavy fats, lots of wheat, things that are very sweet. Alcohol seems to set it off too.
About 18 months ago I had a severe bout of Shigella. This went undiagnosed for some time and so the bacteria was living within me for some months. I wonder if this has something to do with my current issue.
So far I’ve had investigations into gallstones, an X-ray, multiple blood tests, and today an endoscopy. Ruled out are cancer, stomach ulcer, hiatus hernia, polyps, gallstones, blood conditions.
The remaining things to look into seem to be: a general gastritis brought on by the shigella, a food intolerance of some sort.
I am at a loss and my life is being taken over by this condition. The GP surgery is inconsistent with its care and I’m often seen by a new person every time I go. If anyone reads this and thinks they may relate or suspect it would be really helpful to hear from you. Thanks!