Anyone have any advice for dealing with extreme nausea ?
my problems started after chemo cycle 18, I had what I thought was just the flu but now the nausea will not go away even after recovering from some flu/cold thing I had, I just cant get over the nausea , I am currently taking Zofran and I am also using a patch behind my ear called Scopolamine, these meds are not as effective as I wish they were.
anyone have any further tips for me.
thank you
jack
That is a very tough situation to be in. I'm going to assume that you don't have access to medical marijuana which could help. I hope you find relief soon. Are you experiencing any dizziness or vertigo? Stay hydrated. Keep your doctor(s) informed if this persists.
Jack. Call your oncologist and tell them that you are suffering. They will prescribe stronger anti Nausea meds. I think Fentanyl is a strong anti Nausea.
No. Fentanyl is not an anti-nausea drug. It will kill you.
With due respect to Lombardi24. They, yes "they", cut cheap heroine with it and kill people. I'm sick of it.
J
Mr Jack: During radiation treatment in 2012 I experienced nausea which I found I could control by eating ginger in the form of crystalised ginger and drinking brewed ginger beer. I hope this helps.
Lee
Good Thanksgiving Morning MrJack,
I have just completed 3 chemo cycles with Docetaxel and Carboplatin and no nausea.
The first infusion I have is Aloxi, which prevents nausea from chemo for up to 5 days. If you are not getting this, ask your Med Onc for it.
What chemo are you having and why so many cycles? Any other side effects?
Best wishes. Never Give In.
MrJack, Zofran never really worked for me. I ended up buying pickled ginger, you can get this at any supermarket that sells sushi or sashimi, California rolls. This works for me.
Hi Jack.
We put ginger into every cup of tea my husband is having - which is mostly fennel - and into every meal. Just fresh ginger, though. But without the anti-sickness medication my husband is taking I don't know how we would cope. Ask for anti-sickness medication and let them give you a strong one.
Mel.
thanks for the tips guys, I also have just started to use some relaxation techniques, like deep breathing exercises and meditation seem to help a little.
As WSOPeddie, marijuana has been shown to be quite effective in quelling nausea. You might want to give it a try if you can get it.
Nal,
I agree, but flat ginger ale soda, or a ginger tea would probably do the trick. Easy and cheap. At least a try.
Medical marijuana is proven to help nausea,and Help appetite.
Ginger is good also.
I think it's desirable to take the weaker treatments (ginger, marijuana) if they work, but if they aren't working, a drug I was once prescribed for nausea (not chemo related - probably food poisoning) is "Ondansetron". I was really nauseous and throwing up ever 15 minutes or so when I took one of the tablets. It calmed everything right down in minutes and I didn't need any more. The packaging said it was intended for chemotherapy related nausea.
Alan
yes I use that one also called Zofran, my doc did adjust my meds and I am now starting to feel better.
daytime nausea
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