Hi, Audrey
there is something we call 'magic mouthwash' that will help numb the pain of swallowing - it also includes maalox, which will with constipation due to taking pain meds. Ask about it.

My husband did all of his fluids standing up at the very end - I don't know if it helped physically or mentally, but it did help him.

Sorry, don't know the answer on the vomitin - but I am sure someone will be along that does.

Maria

CG to husband - SCC Tonsil T1N2M0 HPV+ Never Smoker
First symptoms 7/2010, DX 12/2010
TX 40 IRMT (1.8 gy) + 10 Cetuximab
PET Scans 6/2011 + 3/2012 clear, 5 year physical exam clear; chest CT's clear of cancer. On thyroid pills. Life is good.