Symptoms & Stages
CHS often follows a predictable cycle. Understanding where you are in the cycle can help you stay calm and respond with more clarity.
Prodromal
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Morning nausea
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Food aversions
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Burping or reflux
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Anxiety around eating
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Mild stomach discomfort
Many people describe this phase as, “Something feels off, but I can’t quite explain it.”
Hyperemetic
Peak CHS Episode. Episodes can last hours, days, or weeks.
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Intense nausea
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Frequent vomiting
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Stomach pain
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Dehydration
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Compulsive hot showers for relief
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Often described as, “I’ve never felt this sick.”
Recovery
Symptoms ease after stopping cannabis and relief begins once THC has fully left the body and the digestive system starts to reset.
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Hunger returning
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More stable digestion
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Reduced nausea
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Better sleep
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The body slowly resets and people start to say, “I’m learning my body again.”
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The body is rebalancing here, gently supporting it matters.