The prolonged period of overall discomfort experienced by someone who is nauseous and has an upset stomach, but does not gain relief of their symptoms and overall discomfort via vomitting.
"I spent all night in Nausea Purgatory," said George, "If I had thrown up I would have felt better, but I just stared at the porcelein looking glass, waiting for relief that would never come..."
by Jake who shall be named. May 6, 2012