 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Welcome to OCF! Im sorry you have the need to use our group but I know we will be able to help you with your FIL.
Nausea can be caused by many different things. Since he is using the PEG tube for his intake it could be linked to that. First, make sure to always notify his doctors when there are any changes to rule out any serious health problems. Most common causes for nausea when using the feeding tube is the thickness and speed of the formula. Try slowing down his feedings and add some extra water. Usually those will stop the nausea if that is the cause. Also make sure he is sitting up when doing feedings and sits still at least an hour after a feeding. Its not unusual for nausea to hang on for several weeks, maybe even months after finishing rads, especially when chemo is used. Chemo and radiation both continue to work well after treatment stop. Im hoping these tips will help.
Best wishes!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
