How to get relief from nausea

Hi Mirri and I see this is your first post on the community so a warm welcome but so sorry to hear about your husband.

A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer or cancer support challenges can help a lot….. as each different treatment brings its own challenges.

The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)……… but you don’t say what type of cancer your husband has…….. but if you care to have a look through THIS LIST you will find all our dedicated cancer support groups listed…… it’s so important to get the right group as not all cancers react in the same way.

These groups are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same journey.

Have a look through the LIST above and once you find the support group for your husbands cancer type....... click on the link and when the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.

When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.

As for the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your husband and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our……..

       Carers only

……support group where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.

It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful as well as this link getting help with your emotions.

The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.

Talking to people ‘face to face’ can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.

Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.

Hi Mike,

thanks very much for your thoughtful reply.

My husband has a Glioblastoma high grade just diagnosed 3 months ago. He had an operation last month and just started chemo and radiotherapy this week so a bit of a shock still.

Thanks for the advice, I will suggest to my husband that he joins the correct group relating to his type of cancer.

This is the first day reaching out to the community and it has been really helpful.

Many thanks,

Mirri 

Hi Mirri do check out the……

   Glioblastoma

…….support group as you will connect with others walking the same journey ((hugs))

Thanks very much Mike.

 Appreciate your help and support and we’ll check that out.

Have a good evening,

Mirri

I had extreme nausea and vomiting linked to migraine and tried many OTC and prescription only meds. Some didn’t work, others stopped me being sick but not feeling sick. Ginger is one thing that I can usually rely on - I take it in capsule form or as a ginger shot. It’s worth a try. Sailors have relied on it for decades as a cure for seasickness. 

I hope it helps.