Night shift

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I've just started with my first ever night shift this week (i'm 21) from 10pm to 6am and at about 1am I started feeling very hot and not really myself, a few minutes after that I feelt really sick in my stomach which ended with vomiting and got send home by my shift manager.

I thought maybe it was bc it was my first night shift but it went similar the next day, as i was getting hot i asked if i could go out for some air, they even let me take a brake but it went the same as the first day, vommited and got send home.

I went to see my doctor but he didn't really say much, no advice on how i should deal with night shift sickness or anything else.

So i turn to you here, if you know how to deal with that or if this is an actual thing that some people can't do nights, bc i haven't found anything similar on the web.

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

What are you eating? I remember feeling nauseated sometimes when I worked nights. Make sure you're getting enough water, and eat a protein snack.

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Specializes in Private Duty Pediatrics.

If it only has happened twice, it may just be coincidence. If it keeps happening, could it be environmental?

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Specializes in Critical care.

Do you have issues when you are out late with friends? I agree with Klone- make sure you are eating enough healthy foods with protein and getting enough water. I have a 32oz stainless steel water bottle I take to work so I can track how much water I've been drinking.

I know if I haven't eaten enough throughout the day I can feel very sick to my stomach and transitioning from days to nights (the first shift or two on nights) my eating schedule can be all out of wack. Have a snack before bed, eat when you get up, and eat around midnight (like you would if it was lunch time during the day).

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I always had snacks when I was on night shift. I ate vegetables and nuts.

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Every one at work always calls me a "grazer" on night shifts because I continue to snack throughout the shift-nuts, fruits, protein snacks, etc. And lot's of water. I find if I don't do this I get sick to the stomach as well.

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