Mum recently diagnosed

Hi,

I am truly so sorry to hear your news. Have you considered speaking to the Team or your GP for anti- sickeness medication to help with the nausea? Possibly a prescription for Ensure as well. 

The waiting is awful. I am part of the waiting game as well. I am waiting for a possible second proceedure or treatment.  Personally, I find being outside in the fresh air, small walks helps my mental health. I have only recently been diagnosed, unfortunatley, I am not very experienced on how to pass the time. It is always on your mind. Doing anything that distracts thinking about it helps, crosswords, reading, painting, praying if you are so inclined. Rest is equally important.

Wishing your Mum and family all the best. x

Thanks so much. Yes she’s tried 2 types of anti-nausea tablets so far, one gave her awful limb twitches that became painful and the second didn’t have any effect. I’ll try her GP again and see if they can suggest something else. Good suggesting about the fresh air, I’ll try and get her up and moving.

The waiting is definitely getting to us both. Obviously much more for my mum! 

I hope you hear about your second treatment shortly, and that it’s positive news for you. 

So sorry to hear about your mum. On top of having a stroke, it’s a lot to cope with! I had stomach cancer eight years ago and had chemo and a partial gastrectomy.  I now lead a normal life, eating and drinking much as before albeit smaller portions.

The waiting to get a diagnosis and then a treatment plan is the hardest time!  I focused on getting as fit physically and mentally as possible.  Perhaps for your mum a short walk and building up, as she may be weak after the stroke. Feeling nauseous is awful, I ate Rich Tea biscuits and peppermints!  And ate small amounts of high calorie foods…full fat yoghurt, toast with dairylea cheese! 

I did things that made me happy to distract me and I used the Headspace app a lot to manage the panic and anxiety that I felt.  It uses Mindfulness techniques which I still use now.  
Hopefully you get a better understanding of the treatment plan and your mum recovers well!