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[Courtney]

Having very low blood pressure as you rise can make you dizzy and even faint. If you get up too fast, the blood rushes out of your head and you can get dizzy, nauseous, or fainty. It's called orthostatic hypotension. Dunno how the 6am/ <4hr of sleep works into this though. But try to slowly get up.. Like, sit on the edge of your bed for a minute before you completely stand up.

What's your average BP?

Having low blood pressure definitely does make me feel dizzy when I sit up quickly, but I don't know why it would effect nausea differently at different times of day? Does one's blood pressure differ according to hour of the day? My average resting BP is like 80/58. (When I was younger, my doctor used to tell me to add more salt to my food! But now, they don't really say anything anymore.)

[nathanfairchild]

How old are you? Do you have any pain that is localized in a particular area? Like Drinkey said, it could probably be an ulcer. Do you drink/smoke/take a lot of aspirin? Smoking and drinking can increase acid production and aspirin/NSAIDs are known for causing gastrointestinal bleeding. You should avoid eating spicy food and see a doctor so they can figure out what kind of ulcer it is and prescribe you the right medication to heal it.

I'm 22. It's not painful but it makes me feel nauseous. i rarely drink and if i do just beer. i don't smoke and i only take aspirin as needed but it's not a daily thing.

[Neighborhood Creep]

I have been getting flashes out the corner of my right eye. I read up on it and it said that it is most likely a tear in my retina. Could this have occurred from being hit in the side of the head with a blunt object? It started right after my client slammed a ceramic bowl over my head causing me to need 6 stitches.

[RedHotSgtPeppers]

I have been getting flashes out the corner of my right eye. I read up on it and it said that it is most likely a tear in my retina. Could this have occurred from being hit in the side of the head with a blunt object? It started right after my client slammed a ceramic bowl over my head causing me to need 6 stitches.

What did you do to anger your poor client?

[bmack86]

Has there been any common foods that you've been eating when you're with them? Is there any commonality for these incidences besides you just being with your folks? Maybe you're allergic to your mom's new perfume?

I don't know much about pot because we weren't taught the medicinal effects except for some oncology medications. I wish I was taught, though!

Can you sneak a hit while you're visiting them? If the nausea and vomiting stop, then you'll know it's the pot But if it doesn't, then you'll know it's something else. Just the process of elimination.

But really, I'm stumped. Maybe you secretly hate them.

I want to believe it's the pot, but I worry that it's me being so concerned about my mom's cancer eventually winning that I get physically ill when I'm around them.

Beyond the fact that it happens exclusively with my parents, and that I avoid smoking completely when I know they'll be around, there are no other commonalities.

I hope it's stress in general or simple pot withdrawals. I doubt it is.

[marooko]

I have been getting flashes out the corner of my right eye. I read up on it and it said that it is most likely a tear in my retina. Could this have occurred from being hit in the side of the head with a blunt object? It started right after my client slammed a ceramic bowl over my head causing me to need 6 stitches.

Not a medical professional in any way, but that could have absolutely caused it, if that happens to be the case.

[greghead]

Specific, odd question:

In the past year, whenever I go to dinner with my parents, either in LA or when I visit them at home, I frequently wind up with some serious queasiness and end up vomiting. At home, I like attributing it to the fact that I'm not smoking pot at all and am experiencing some withdrawal symptoms (frequent user.)

Does this sound like a decent hypothesis? What the hell, man?

I get this as well. I was always certain it was THC withdrawal. In fact, when I went to Austin most recently to see my folks, I flew out with dope to specifically avoid this issue. It worked.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

I always find it hilarious when people STILL try to claim to me that marijuana is not addictive in any way. i experienced a lot of serious symptoms of addiction/withdrawl with it several years ago, including nausea and terrible nightmares.

[heart cooks brain]

my withdrawals are pretty minor. irritability and trouble sleeping. loss of appetite. after a few days it goes away.

[Mugwog]

Irritability from lack of pot I feel is more related to not having that stoner force field to keep one from processing the excess bullshit that waste one's energy in thinking about it (excess bullshit) in addition to tasks already at hand, as opposed to addiction withdrawal.

Bmack:
Possibly cannabis edibles? Although yes, they don't get the same instant gratification as taking a green bong load from a Roor; the thc will last in your system longer, and will be much more discreet.

You mentioned cancer and your Mom, I would imagine this is a stronger source of the anxiety and nausea. That word is one of the scariest words for anyone to hear regarding a family member. Hope the best for her.

[frazzles]

Almost everyday recently I've been plagued with headaches that tend to start more towards cerebellum and eventually throb their way through my entire head.

Also: I tend to sleep very little and consume a retarded amount of caffeine almost every day.

[Neighborhood Creep]

What did you do to anger your poor client?

I literally only suggested he sweep instead of vacuum the wood floor. He is obsessed with vacuums and I didn't know the extent of it. My approach/suggestion of the broom to clean up a stepped on cracker was calm. I was sitting on a couch as this went on.

Client "Can can can can I I I vacuum the flooooooorrr?"

Me "How about we sweep it up instead since it's not carpet"

Client grabs the nearest thing to him, which happens to be a ceramic candy dish and swings it at my head. I duck and it makes contact with my head causing me to drop to the floor. I laid down because I was feeling faint as the blood was coming out of my head and told him to go to his room. I called 911 and went to the bathroom to get a towel to wrap around my head. As I walked back into the living room he asked me to vacuum again and I said "stay in your room" then he started to punch me. Wtf. Anyways, I walked out of the house, laid in the grass outside waiting for the owner and ambulance to come.



/cool story bro

[herro kitty]

Why won't my grandmother die?

She wants to see her grandchildren first. I can help you with that

Having low blood pressure definitely does make me feel dizzy when I sit up quickly, but I don't know why it would effect nausea differently at different times of day? Does one's blood pressure differ according to hour of the day? My average resting BP is like 80/58. (When I was younger, my doctor used to tell me to add more salt to my food! But now, they don't really say anything anymore.)

BPs do change during the day. When you're laying down for a few hours, your BP is even lower because your blood is just chillin, not really having to fight gravity or push hard. So when you rise, you are super at risk for dizziness and nausea. So I am guessing that the nausea is just how your body tries to handle the sudden need of increased blood pressure when you wake up. Try drinking water when you're in bed, before you get up. Having a few saltine crackers in bed can help too; they're simple carbs and therefore easily digestible and can help you wake up.

I'm 22. It's not painful but it makes me feel nauseous. i rarely drink and if i do just beer. i don't smoke and i only take aspirin as needed but it's not a daily thing.

You said it's been going on for a month, right? Were you sick around a month ago? Like a cold or flu? Or anything that can suppress your immune system? Perhaps you have an H. pylori infection, which causes peptic ulcers. This sounds like the beginning of a peptic ulcer. You should see a doctor to diagnose it. The sooner you go, the less problematic it will be. And for the time being, avoid anything that causes this nausea.

I have been getting flashes out the corner of my right eye. I read up on it and it said that it is most likely a tear in my retina. Could this have occurred from being hit in the side of the head with a blunt object? It started right after my client slammed a ceramic bowl over my head causing me to need 6 stitches.

Yes. That's probably it

[Neighborhood Creep]

I always find it hilarious when people STILL try to claim to me that marijuana is not addictive in any way. i experienced a lot of serious symptoms of addiction/withdrawl with it several years ago, including nausea and terrible nightmares.

I was addicted for years. Stopping was extremely hard and I have an easier time not drinking for a month than I did to stop smoking for 2 days. At that time I still preferred drinking more too.

[marooko]

my withdrawals are pretty minor. irritability and trouble sleeping. loss of appetite. after a few days it goes away.

These are very similar to mine. Stopping was very difficult, the symptoms were not an issue at all.

I literally only suggested he sweep instead of vacuum the wood floor. He is obsessed with vacuums and I didn't know the extent of it. My approach/suggestion of the broom to clean up a stepped on cracker was calm. I was sitting on a couch as this went on.

Client "Can can can can I I I vacuum the flooooooorrr?"

Me "How about we sweep it up instead since it's not carpet"

Client grabs the nearest thing to him, which happens to be a ceramic candy dish and swings it at my head. I duck and it makes contact with my head causing me to drop to the floor. I laid down because I was feeling faint as the blood was coming out of my head and told him to go to his room. I called 911 and went to the bathroom to get a towel to wrap around my head. As I walked back into the living room he asked me to vacuum again and I said "stay in your room" then he started to punch me. Wtf. Anyways, I walked out of the house, laid in the grass outside waiting for the owner and ambulance to come.



/cool story bro

What in the.....

[heart cooks brain]

These are very similar to mine. Stopping was very difficult, the symptoms were not an issue at all.

hardest part is wanting to be stoned

What in the.....

yeah, that's fucked up.

[fatbastard]

I totaly thought he was screwing around with that story.

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

Neighborhood Creep, what is your job? I'm having a hard time deciphering what "client" means in your insane story.

[miscorrections]

Dealer, obvs.

[Neighborhood Creep]

Dealer, obvs.

This, but it happened at my job in adult foster care. I take care of window lickers

[Stickjohn]

I recommend wearing that towel around your head all the time for protection. It's also a good look for you.

[chairmenmeow47]

I recommend wearing that towel around your head all the time for protection.

get your ass to mars

[locachica73]

Herro kitty, when I wake up before 6am with less than 4 hours of sleep, I always feel like I need to puke. I don't actually puke, but I feel like I'm going to. Eating does not help, nor does anything else I have tried, but the feeling will go away after being awake for an hour or so. This does not happen if I wake up after 6am with less than 4 hours of sleep, nor does it happen when I wake up before 6am but have gone to sleep early.

Why does that happen?

If you find the true answer to this question I would love to get it also because I have the same issue. I also have a lot of other stomach issues that include the urge to puke often so I kind of just linked the two. But I am assuming you don't have CVS or a hiatal hernia (sp?)?

[obzen]

get your ass to mars

ha!

[herro kitty]

I want to believe it's the pot, but I worry that it's me being so concerned about my mom's cancer eventually winning that I get physically ill when I'm around them.

Beyond the fact that it happens exclusively with my parents, and that I avoid smoking completely when I know they'll be around, there are no other commonalities.

I hope it's stress in general or simple pot withdrawals. I doubt it is.

I'm really sorry to hear about your mom, Bryan... If there's anything I can do, please let me know..

Almost everyday recently I've been plagued with headaches that tend to start more towards cerebellum and eventually throb their way through my entire head.

Also: I tend to sleep very little and consume a retarded amount of caffeine almost every day.

It's funny how you figure your own problem out

[TomAz]

hello herro.

Have you ever heard of 'pine mouth'? A friend just experienced this recently. Weirdest medical condition ever. Well excluding spontaneous combustion.

[miscorrections]

I know you're not talking to me, but pine mouth is super interesting. I read that it mostly happens with pine nuts imported from China, so try not to buy Chinese if you're concerned.

[TomAz]

why am i not talking to you?

[miscorrections]

Because I'm not Barb? I assumed your question was directed at her.

[TomAz]

oh. I misread that. nm.

but it is a public board. and pine mouth is super interesting. so your contribution is welcome as always.