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you know just be sure that

sue Siwek — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:00:33 -0400

you know just be sure that he drinks plenty of water, hydration is so important. buy some insure and you are good to go. eventually he will eat. those two things are essential, water is key.

"milkshakes" with ginger powder

terato — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:28:21 -0400

Try taking that Ensure and blending it with ice cream and ginger powder. Ginger helps to alleviate nausea and ice cream is packed with carbs, calcium, and protein and really helps the Ensure go down!

Love and Courage!

Rick

sick feeling

angelsbaby — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:43:00 -0400

my husband was the same way talk to his drs tell them whats going there are many drugs to help with all kinds of side effects. Make sure he drinks so he dosn't get dehydraded.I hope he feels better soon. you hang in there to it will be hard but we as women seem to find the strength to help our loved ones in thier time of need. take care

michelle

Heaves - ho...

SonSon — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:59:29 -0400

Hmmmm.... how about nibbling on a few saltines a while before actually eating (those of you with morning sickness may have found relief this way).
I have also given people water with baking soda in it (about 8oz with one teaspoon - don't have to drink it all, just sip a bit). But ask the doctor first about this to be sure it does may not cause problems with meds etc.
I really hope he finds a way over this.

thanks

seanslove — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:48:52 -0400

Yes he has anti semtics for the ill feelings,however,they do so little. He has no problems with swallowing or drinking,it's just he doesn't feel like doing so,always feels sick. We are trying new things as of yesterday and he got down half a pot pie and 3/4 of a fudge cycle last night. But all's starting out the same again this morning,dry heaves and pain.

Liquid nutrition

SonSon — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:13:35 -0400

I am not familiar with the medicine you mention. I wonder if you can try to have him drink some nutrition drink like Boost or Ensure? He can't eat more than a bite or two why? It hurts his throat, he has nausea?
My mother-in-law takes metaclopramide for the swallowing - and I know that there are anti-emetic medicines (helps the nausea).
Wish I had more useful info.

How long.........

seanslove — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:22:00 -0400

Can anyone one on Folfox 6,during their first round,tell me what is the average amount of time to go without being able to eat? My husband still after DC on Thuresday si not able to eat more than a bite or two of food a day.