A bit of a breakthrough today.
While at my weekly PT (physical therapy--for my back) I mentioned my ongoing nausea to my doctor. He suggested I try utilizing acupressure points to treat the nausea. We discussed a few options, and finally settled on using three innervation points on the left ear.
He then attached three small pads on my upper ear lobe that I can periodically rub, thereby activating the acupressure benefits.
After having them on for just one day, I can honestly say that for me, it works! I have felt miserable for the past few days, and tonight I am nausea free and haven't used the sodium bicarb or Tums at all the whole day. Woo-Hoo!
Also, being nausea free has allowed me to eat a little more. It wasn't much, but it was at least more than I have been intaking since mid-September.
So, the next step is to see if these benefits continue. I'll be sure to keep you updated.
Until Then,
Good Health to All!
ScottW
Helpful Renal Websites
- American Journal of Kidney Disease
- Davita Dialysis
- Intermountain Donor Services
- National Kidney Disease Education Program
- National Kidney Foundation
- Natl. Kidney Foundation of UT & ID
- Renal Support Network
- Slide Show: Drug Therapy in CKD
- The Transplant Experience
- United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
About Me
- It's As I See It
- I am an amateur historian who loves to study early US history and the founding of our Country. I also delve into Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Scandinavian and Mongolian histories, and occasionally dabble with Japanese and Chinese histories, as well as the archaeology of the pre-Columbian Americas. Besides history,I love to study Astronomy, Political Science, Medicine, and many other areas besides. Amongst my personal activities of interest are Hiking, Outdoor Photography, Golf, Baseball, and Writing.
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