Emergency tips to prevent v*? HELP!!!

[rakastan]

I know this info is here somewhere, but I'm quite anxious and can't find it. I took some medicine that I should have avoided, and I am about to v*. There's no question of the feeling. So far I've been able to hold back, with the worst being a few stomach lurches. I swallowed one Zofran and dissolved another in my mouth before swallowing it with a tiny sip of water. I have an ice pack. I have some mint, since there is no ginger in the house. This feeling is 100% my fault! but I really want to get through without being sick. What else can I do? Is going for a walk likely to help it make things worse? When will the Zofran kick in? I want to go to bed but I can't until this is resolved. I really don't want to just let it happen and get over it. I know that'd help, but I'd be distraught for days afterwards.

[mdgirl1977]

walk is good. cold fan in face. towel on back of neck. sip warm water. I'm so sorry you feel sick

[rakastan]

Ok thanks. I was debating the walk. I know that's good for panic, but wasn't sure how good it is for nausea. I wish I had some diet coke! That always helped but I don't drink soda anymore.

[Hannah A.]

Take small sips of water and maybe chew some gum. That always helps me.
Its best if the gum is mint flavored. I prefer Extra Spearmint.

[rakastan]

Thanks guys. I found some diet raspberry ginger ale, and although that isn't the healthiest thing, it did help. Water is what I drink all the time, and I don't like it when I feel ill. I have some aches from the stomach lurching, but I think the Zofran kicked in because I feel a lot better. Not perfect, but functional. I hate when stuff like this happens.

[Mamafear]

Hey honey. Been thinking of you, wondering how you're doing lately. I'm hoping you're sleeping soundly now and the feeling passed. xx

[kitbuddy]

I'm glad you were able to get through that. I have heard that cooling your body down (cold shower, stepping outside, splashing water on your face/neck) helps. A few months ago, my boyfriend had a bit too much to drink and felt n*. I put a cold compress on his stomach, and he didn't get sick.

[NicManri]

Glad you got better. Laying still helps me with n* last time I v* was because of medication and I was ok but as soon as I stood up I knew it was going to happen so I tend to associate the two

[andee]

Press that acupressure point for nausea, which is 2 finger widths below your wrist...press firmly between the tendon. It really helps!!