Nausea…

…a most unpleasant side effect of chemo.

  1. Medications can help A LOT.

    Talk to your oncology team - they can help with dosage and medication.

2. Home Strategies:

Below are some complementary strategies that you can try at home in conjunction with your medications to help “take the edge” off.

CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU:

  •     Can no longer eat or drink.

  •     Have any questions or concerns.

First and foremost, take your anti-nausea medication as directed. Get ahead of it. If you have questions or feel like your meds are not working, talk to your provider. They can offer all kinds of alternatives.

Complementary Strategies for Nausea

Change your Position in Bed:

  • Sit upright at a 45- degree angle (aka semi-Fowler’s)

  • Sit straight up

  • Avoid lying flat or hunched over

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Change Temperature:

  • Place cool washcloth to face/arms/chest

  • Try light sheets, cooler room

Change Taste:

  • Try peppermint or ginger tea or candies

  • Try lemon drops

  • Sip ginger ale

Eat Small Bites:

  • An empty stomach can add to nausea

  • Try plain saltines

  • Sip water or ginger ale (allow it to de-fizz for a minute)

Acupressure Point P6:

Press between two central tendons on underside of forearm, 3 finger-widths from crease of wrist.

Circulate Air:

  • Air movement can freshen & shift how you feel

  • Turn on a fan

  • Open a window to let fresh air inside

5 Tips to Reduce Nausea

This is an intentionally short, calm video to provide quick, easy tips for individuals struggling with nausea during chemotherapy.

MORE TIPS:

Have someone else cook (strong odors may not be appealing)

Suck on ice or lollipops

Use cool washcloth - for calming face and neck

And again, fill prescriptions that your provider may give you for preventing nausea

Buy over-the-counter anti-nausea medication