Nausea that comes and goes can make life difficult, but there are some things that can be done at home to manage it.
Of course, any time you use a complementary therapy for your IBD, it should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Ginger shouldn’t be used after surgery, or at the same time as blood thinners or NSAIDs, because it might increase the potential for bleeding. Research is continuing in this area.
Ginger also should not be used at the same time as cyclosporine, which is an immunosuppressive agent used in some severe forms of IBD that may be used to treat complications of IBD.
When meditation becomes second nature, it can be helpful to use various techniques for dealing with anxiety, pain, or stress. Meditation can take many forms, so if you don’t have success at first, try another method.
Two caveats: Check with your healthcare provider to ensure that this remedy won’t interfere with your treatment regimen, and because baking soda is high in sodium, people on a low-sodium diet should probably not use it. It should not be used long-term to treat nausea or an upset stomach, but only as a temporary measure.
