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Rigby, ID

So I'm just kind of curious how much of a decrease some of you experience? I hadn't had a problem with my appetite until about the last week, I have to force myself to eat just because I know I should but even then I can barely eat anything😱 I feel like I'm gagging to just get food in me.

September 4, 2018
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Have you told your doc that zofran gives you a headache? Maybe try compazine or phenergan for nausea. You can try peppermint or ginger for nausea too. I use a candy called Gin-Gins. It is made with ginger which helps until the nausea med kicks in. You can try hot tea, candles, oils, or chapsticks flavored with ginger or peppermint to help control nausea. Good luck 🍀

September 5, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I'm eating too much...Sigh, Happy birthday month Nicole!!!

September 4, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

Try baby food it’s easy on the digestive system easy to swallow

September 4, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

That is so true Dawn, and thanks fr sharing that. Sometimes I go all day long and then at night I will have some grapes or something. I don't even think @ eating sometimes due to the nausea. But, even if you eat some saltine crackers and gingerale, you'll feel better. Ginger is very good for the stomach. Take care, God bless!

September 9, 2018
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have some days where I don't want to eat but I try because I found I have gotten to a point where I have to take my own advice that I used to give my kids. You need to eat something in order to keep your strength up. Keep going.

September 8, 2018

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