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        			    July 18, 2009 - 6:22am			  			

			
			
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.


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July 18, 2009 - 7:13pm

			
Liquid nutrition
			
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.



			
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July 19, 2009 - 7:48am

			
thanks
			
 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.



			
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July 19, 2009 - 7:59pm

			
Heaves - ho...
			
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. 



			
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July 20, 2009 - 10:43am

			
sick feeling
			
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



			
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July 20, 2009 - 2:28pm

			
"milkshakes" with ginger powder
			
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!


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July 25, 2009 - 8:00pm

			
you know just be sure that
			
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.



			
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