What helps nausea the best in chemotherapy patients? ?

[mrwrong720]

My mom just recently started chemotherapy for her lung cancer and she is feeling sick and her intestines are inflammed. If any of you know or have gone through chemo...I'm just looking for methods to help my mom.

[meex1806]

My dad went through chemo therapy. To tell you the truth i wasn't really involved in it all. BUT i know ALOT of rest helps. Just make sure she's listening to her body, and her doctor. Keep up food intake as much as possible because there is usually vomiting associated with it and keeping your energy up is vital. Just make sure she gets alot of tlc. I know there are ALOT of support groups for cancer patients. If you contact one of them they will have ALOT of tips and stories to help your mum out.

[werd]

my boyfriends cousin has been going through chemo for months and uses marijuana

[PsyGuy]

Call her doctor. There are several anti-nausea medications that can be given. Phenegran, Benadryl, Compazine, Ect...

[silly_duck96]

Ask her dr. They should be able to give her some medicine. I also have heard that there is chemo now with lower risks of side effects. I would talk to her dr.

[tinmuning]

Hi. There are several tips to prevent nausea during chemotherapy:
1. Eat small meals throughout the day.
2. Avoid fatty, greasy foods right before or during treatment.
3. Rest after eating, but do not lay completely flat. Try laying in an upright position or in a recliner. This will aid in digestion.
4. Drink fluids at room temperature. Cold or warm beverages may increase or trigger nausea in already sensitive stomachs.
5. Talk to your doctor about your nausea. Most people undergoing chemotherapy need to drink large amounts of fluids a day and if you are vomiting, this is not being achieved. There are anti-nausea medications your doctor can prescribe for nausea. (examples are prochloroperazine & haloperidol)
6. Breathe deeply and slowly when you are feeling nauseated.

[mrwrong720]

I really appreciate all your replies. Thanks.