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[janetlin]

I feel like absolute crap today. It seems a bit better when I lie down, but I've already got a headache from sleeping too much. And my stomach is rumbling and I'm quite hungry, but any time I try to eat something, I can't finish it because halfway through it just tastes nasty (even those little cups of apple sauce). And I'm feeling nauseous (probably not helped by the not being able to eat). So I'm staying home from school, so I can keep a wastebasket near me all the time. I'd like to just ignore the existence of my abdomen.

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[starfirenz.livejournal.com]

Thinking healing thoughts your way. Sounds like taking the day off is a wise idea.

Also, if you don't mind the taste, ginger tea (or indeed, ginger ale or ginger beer) can be really helpful for helping to manage nausea (assuming it's not going to clash with anything else you're taking at the moment - I don't think there are any contraindications, but it probably wouldn't hurt to ring a doctor if you want to be sure).

It's best made with fresh ginger root (maybe a half-inch piece no thicker than your thumb - although smaller is OK - chopped finely - and then boiling water poured over it to steep for 3-5 min), but you can make it with powdered ginger if you have it as well (I guess maybe .5-1 teaspoon of the powder to a cup of boiling water)

Soft hugs

T

[janetlin.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Got myself some ginger ale at the grocery store, and it does seem to be helping.

[cat-i-th-adage.livejournal.com]

The ginger tea sounds yummy. Mum used to feed me dry toast and beef broth when I had stomach bugs, if that helps. (Well, and stewed apple as well, but you've already tried that.)

My sympathies.

[janetlin.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It does seem to be going better now.

[elven-alchemist.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
Tea is usually making you feel better in situations like this, and broth indeed is a good option. I guess beef or chicken broth would both be good, and they can partly replace food for a bit and make you less hungry.
What about milk? It's also kind of food replacement, though I'm not sure if your stomach would agree, you need to look carefully at that.
Get well soon *hugs*

[janetlin.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think I'll try some broth for dinner. Thanks!