 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | What is he putting in the tube? How much does he put in the tube and how fast? Also, which method of delivery is being used? Pump, Bolus (very fast drip), or with a feeding pump like the Kangaroo or Joey pumps which are the most popular.
Most nausea problems feeding tube users have is due to what is being fed and how. Watering down formulas and slowing down the delivery usually fixes the nausea. If after 2 weeks it hasnt helped then it could be the formula (that is if he is using formula). Here in the US, there are at least a hundred different options of prescription formula. Plus we have many over the counter formulas too like ensure or boost.
Please ask your friend about the questions Ive asked and discuss the minor changes in speed and adding water (if he uses formula). Ask if there is anything else I should know about to help.
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