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Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25 12:58pm | Replies (1044)

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@thieschafer

Hi, everyone. I have stage 4 lung cancer with metastises to lymph notes, pleura and breast. I have been on Tabrecta (capmatinib) for about a month. Started getting nausea about 2 weeks ago and have lost 10 lbs because I can't eat much. Feeling very weak and wondering how long I can tolerate this. I had been given Compazine and Zofran for nausea but now they have prescribed Zaprexa at night and Zofran in the daytime. Wondering if anyone else has issues or advice about nausea.

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@thieschafer- I hope that you are feeling better today. You have certainly had a tough time with side effects! And it looks like your doctor is thinking outside the box, too! Zaprexa seems to block multiple neurotransmitter receptors, and e can be used as a single broad-spectrum antiemetic for nausea and vomiting. So, let's get you feeling better and gaining some weight back if we can.

Here are some not so "out of the box" suggestions: you never know what works, right?

Drink Water.

While you may not want to put anything else in your stomach, drinking water can actually help your recover from your nausea. Or, you can opt for an herbal tea, like peppermint or ginger, to help get rid of the tummy blues.
Try an At-Home Remedy.

In addition to drinking water or hot tea, you might try some classic at-home remedies. Suck on sugared ginger, smell peppermint oil, or wear an anti-nausea bracelet. Although these methods aren’t clinically proven to work, many people swear by them.
Change Positions.

Certain body positions can put unnecessary pressure on your stomach, which doesn’t feel so hot. For example, sitting down crunches up your stomach. Instead, try standing up, laying down, or going for a short stroll. Movement can also help get things moving.

Let's start with foods that don't make you ill. Can you handle toast of any kind? What is the main ingredient in the foods that you can keep down?

Merry