Not eating. Diarrhoea

m really struggling to eat. My really trying but everything is a struggle. Ok with soft liquids but as soon as I try chewing it’s really hard work. Even struggling with eating fish tried bread that now tastes awful. It gets worse as the day progresses. The very thought of food makes me nauseous. I have really bad diarrhoea which isn’t helping. So tired lack of energy. Everything is hard work. 

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about what's been happening. It sounds like you are going through a lot right now.

    It's important to let your GP and/or hospital team know about how you are feeling. They can assess you and prescribe anti sickness and diarrhoea medication, that should help. Some patients need a combination of medications. We have information on our website on managing sickness and diarrhoea.

    Your may benefit from input from a community dietician (via GP), or a hospital dietician referral, (via hospital team). We have information on tips for diet problems.

    Macmillan Cancer Support have information on nutritional-supplements Some of these, such as fortified juices and shakes can be prescribed by your GP or a dietician. They also have information on a building up diet.

    The World Cancer Research Fund have a cancer-and-nutrition-helpline which is staffed by dieticians.

    I hope that this is of some help. Give us a ring if you want to talk anything over with one of the nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best wishes,

    Celene

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I'm sorry to read about what's been happening. It sounds like you are going through a lot right now.

    It's important to let your GP and/or hospital team know about how you are feeling. They can assess you and prescribe anti sickness and diarrhoea medication, that should help. Some patients need a combination of medications. We have information on our website on managing sickness and diarrhoea.

    Your may benefit from input from a community dietician (via GP), or a hospital dietician referral, (via hospital team). We have information on tips for diet problems.

    Macmillan Cancer Support have information on nutritional-supplements Some of these, such as fortified juices and shakes can be prescribed by your GP or a dietician. They also have information on a building up diet.

    The World Cancer Research Fund have a cancer-and-nutrition-helpline which is staffed by dieticians.

    I hope that this is of some help. Give us a ring if you want to talk anything over with one of the nurses. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Best wishes,

    Celene

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