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by loopbit 2455 days ago
Leukaemia survivor here... It might be a stupid question and everyone is different, but have you tried fresh fruit and ginger ale?

I went through six months where that was all I could eat/drink. Another patient in the ward suggested ginger ale and it was a surprise (had never drank it before... or since).

Nausea got so bad that even thinking about it (for example when a doctor asked) would trigger throwing up so I get what you mean about PTSD.

All my best wishes for you both.

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Not stupid at all!! For a while apple slices and peanut butter were a staple but she throws that up regularly now. Blueberries are still good if mixed with something, a little watermelon.

Haven’t tried ginger ale, but will pick some up today. She says she doesn’t like it but we’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the suggestion!

Fresh ginger tea (using a finger length of whole ginger root, minced) works really, REALLY well for nausea.