How to Eat Well when you have Cancer by Freeman Jane;

Author:Freeman, Jane; [Freeman, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 1159072
Publisher: SPCK

Nausea and vomiting

There can be nothing worse than trying to face food when you are feeling sick or have been bringing up your food. Persistent nausea has a debilitating effect on your food intake and quality of life. There are many reasons for nausea and vomiting and if you are experiencing problems you should discuss them with your doctor or clinic specialist immediately. This is especially if the vomiting continues, as there is the potential for you to become dehydrated quite quickly.

Fortunately nausea is not quite as a debilitating a problem as it used to be. This is because there is now a wider and more potent range of medications (anti-nausea drugs or anti-emetics). It is important to take the medication prescribed, preferably before rather than after you start to feel nauseous. This is something I really must emphasize. Many people take the view that it is better to try to fight their symptoms until they pass, instead of taking the pills they have been prescribed. I can’t tell you how many times I have had to remind individuals to take these pills, even though they have been told to do so by their doctor and their clinical support team. If you are taking anti-emetic pills and are still experiencing problems, it is also important to contact your doctor or the clinical team. Again, there are so many new and stronger options around that can be tried.

Many people also find that therapies such as music, distraction, relaxation, aromatherapy and acupuncture help. They are all worth exploring.

One of the most effective dietary options is to try to take extra amounts of protein throughout the day. Research has shown that many people experience less nausea, especially delayed nausea or nausea after chemotherapy has ended, by sipping slowly on high protein (whey) drinks with powdered ginger twice a day.

The other important strategy, although it may seem counterintuitive at a time when the sight and smell of food may make you feel unwell, is to eat or nibble on several small snacks, rather than larger meals.

Nausea is worse on an empty stomach. If you can’t manage even small meals, just try to keep nibbling small amounts of food or sipping on sugar-containing drinks. I often suggest keeping a couple of dry water biscuits on the bedside table to nibble on before getting out of bed. Having something to line the stomach seems to help you to do better at breakfast.

Other nibble ideas can include crackers, cheese, cold hard-boiled eggs, rice pudding, nuts, olives, salty broth and soups, ginger beer, ginger biscuits, crystalline ginger, salt and vinegar crisps, cola, toast and Marmite or Vegemite.

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