mpbser wrote:My husband had no qualms about playing the "chemo card." I think he might even miss having it in his pocket. It's OK to be vulnerable. Plus, I think it's nice that people show generosity and kindness. We need more of it in this world.
Shana wrote:Nausea is the worst, so sorry that you're having such a hard time. Just don't get dehydrated, if you can't get fluids down then consider asking for hydration tomorrow to keep your electrolytes in check. I speak from several ER experiences last year.
I found that warm tea with honey was tolerable. I usually drink tea unsweetened but the honey seemed to make it more palatable with the nausea and tastebud issues that I had. I used dissolvable Zofran when I was unable to swallow the pills and it helped some but make me loopy.
I hope tomorrow is better for you
Caat55 wrote:Glad you are somewhat better. Try chicken bouillon, salty and hydrating. I find it a comfortable way to get both some warmth and balance electrolytes.
Lots of bruising around new port site. Challenging washing my hair. How long did it last for you?
Heading out to play with dog in the snow, grateful it's a rat thing in California's I am so cold these days.
Susan
NHMike wrote:The nausea is gone this morning but I had cramps this morning so I need electrolytes for sure. Getting enough fluids is harder too because I have to drink everything warm. Salt would probably help but it's hard to tell how much salt I'm getting because my taste buds are AWOL. I have some Nuun tablets and will go with those to get a boost this morning. It's basically a slow grind towards normalcy.
juliej wrote:NHMike wrote:The nausea is gone this morning but I had cramps this morning so I need electrolytes for sure. Getting enough fluids is harder too because I have to drink everything warm. Salt would probably help but it's hard to tell how much salt I'm getting because my taste buds are AWOL. I have some Nuun tablets and will go with those to get a boost this morning. It's basically a slow grind towards normalcy.
Nuun tabs worked best for me. I had to drink things a bit warmer than room temperature. It's hard to drink water so you kinda have to force it. After awhile everything tasted like cardboard so I had to force eating too. It wasn't easy, but I knew that if I got weak one of two things would happen: 1) I'd feel even crappier than I already felt, or 2) my onc would lower the chemo dose. I didn't want it lowered unless absolutely necessary because I was a Stage 4 (although I did eventually need a reduction in the oxaliplatin), so I made myself chew and swallow the cardboard.
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