Nausea

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HELP !Really struggling with nausea and now constipation. ( oh lord the things we share)i have some coloxal and movicol and can feel some rumblings.&nbsp;I had my first chemo AC on Monday and they gave me Ondanstron and Maxalon but still felt absolutely terrible.&nbsp;Would love to know what anti nausea drugs worked for you?thanksMel

kezmusc · Answer

Hi @Melc503,AC is the pitts isn't it.&nbsp; Maxalon was useless for me but the ondansetron worked a treat.&nbsp; Plus I swallowed handfuls of ginger travel pills in between. I used the Blackmores ones.&nbsp; They don't last long but handy to have around and in your handbag just in case.&nbsp; Can't stand the taste of them now though.Hope it starts getting better soon.xoxoxo

sister · Answer

My onc prescribed Ativan - he reckons it's the best thing and I started off with shocking nausea. It's an anti-anxiety drug so it also makes you sleep so you can't drive on it.&nbsp; But honestly, sleep was wonderful during thos first few days.&nbsp; Also (at separate times) Somac and Nexium for indigestion and reflux.

blossom1961 · Answer

The only thing that worked for me was celery sticks. But only whilst I was eating them. I ate an awful amount but the bonus was, it has great fibre. I dipped them in hommus for extra taste and fibre and sometimes peanut butter. I hope you find some relief for both.

kmakm · Answer

Hi Mel. I took Pramin for nausea and it worked well for me.Constipation was a massive issue for me throughout chemo. Coloxyl with senna just wasn't cutting the mustard, so on my GP's advice I ended up taking Osmolax and it was fantastic. It got me going enough to make me comfortable-ish! It's a very neutral tasting powder so you can very the dose until you find the right amount for you.I also ate half a dozen prunes everyday! Good luck, K xox

finch · Answer

@Melc503 adding to the advice above, drinking plenty of water. &nbsp;2 1/2 - 3 litres a day. &nbsp;Measure up a jug in the morning and keep drinking through the day. &nbsp;I felt it helped a lot. &nbsp;I had constipation but managed it with water, prunes and all the fruit even though it all tasted like flour and soap . Chia seeds are supposed to be good also. &nbsp;I made a jar up with water. &nbsp;Good luck . Xxxx

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