Chemotherapy - Nausea

This protocol is provided courtesy of the International Homeopathic Society of Supportive Care in Oncology. Additional remedies are provided by Dr. J.L. Bagot, a member of the consortium who developed the protocols, and professor, oncologist and homeopath at University Hospitals, Liberal Oncology Clinic at Sainte-Anne’s Hospital, and All Saints Hospital in Strasbourg, France. For more details on supportive remedies for other side effects of cancer treatment, specific cancer drugs, pain after surgery, psychological problems, weakened immune system, etcetera, see Dr. Bagot’s book.*

Note:

Homeopathy is not a treatment for cancer. It is solely to support patients with unpleasant side effects of treatment.
The remedies below may be given in addition to the anti-nausea medicine your oncologist prescribes. Do not stop the medicine, nutritional or exercise regimen your doctor prescribes.
If nausea or other side effects are more than you were told to expect, your doctor should be advised.
Please work with a professional homeopath to meet your cancer support needs. You can find one HERE.

View IHSSCO guide here

Symptoms	Remedy
Prescribed in all cases View Remedy	Nux vomica 6C 1 dose three times a day
If nausea persists after Nux vomica View Remedy	Ipecacuanha alone or with one of the following: Ignatia amara, if nausea from anticipation of chemo Colchicum, if nausea is triggered by odors Directions: One dose of 9C of the remedy of choice before chemo If not available through the Boiron Store on Amazon, check with Hahnemann Labs Then, take in 30C potency 3-4 times a day depending on frequency of nausea
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Other remedies if none of the above help (from Dr. Bagot’s book, Cancer and Homeopathy) View Remedy
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Sensitive to odors Sight and smell of food causes nausea Worse after a night’s rest but better after breakfast View Remedy	Sepia officinalis 12C One dose twice a day
Violent vomiting that does not bring relief Very chilly with cold sweats Intense thirst but can only drink small sips frequently Bundled up to stay warm/cold sweat. So weak, thinks she is dying View Remedy	Arsenicum album 12C One dose twice a day
Nausea and feeling unwell Very pale face Cold sweat Cold skin temperature Exhausted Slightest movement aggravates nausea Low blood pressure Craves fresh air View Remedy	Tabacum 6C One dose three times a day
Nauseated and dizzy Vomiting Very pale Stomach feels empty Fresh air does not help Increased salivation Metal taste in mouth View Remedy	Cocculus indicus 12C One dose three times a day
Indigestion from medication/chemo Nausea Distaste for food Tongue covered in thick creamy white coating View Remedy	Antimonium Crudum 6C One dose three times a day
Nausea and vomiting worsened by slightest movement If vomiting starts, it is violent and prolonged View Remedy	Symphoricarpus 6C One dose three times a day Carried by Hahnemann Labs and European pharmacies
Severe nausea and painful vomiting with loss of consciousness Cold sweat with discomfort Exhausting diarrhea View Remedy	Veratrum album 6C One dose three times a day If 6C not available, 9C can be substituted.
Sudden and violent vomiting, worse at a meal (even if small) View Remedy	Apomorphinum muriaticum 12C One dose three times a day
Thirsty for cold water but vomits as soon as it warms in stomach. Vomit may be streaked with blood View Remedy	Phosphorus 12C One dose twice a day

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