- Cyclic vomiting syndrome
- Interviews
Alicia's interview
How did all start?
2009 started with pain and nausea
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
Finally after 9 years of suffering.
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
sphincterotomy surgery
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Ondansetron, olanzapine, hydromorphone
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Waking up in pain and nauseated every day and after i eat i get pain and nausea
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Yes i stay in bed most days. As its hard to get up
What things have you stopped doing?
Going out with friends and family to do fun exciting things
What do you think about the future?
Its going to be hard with cvs
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
Had 2 children before cvs kicked in
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Be a doctor
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Fun loving caring people person
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Stay on top of meds and keep stress down and dont eat unhealthy fattening food or drink alchohol much as it triggers cvs
