Vin - Yesterday we stopped the Dexamethasone as well as the Zofran, because my husband has continual problem with hiccups as well, and I read that the Dexamethasone can cause hiccups. They are almost as aggravating and frustrating as the vomiting! There doesn't seem to have been any difference with nausea after stopping it, hiccups are still occurring as well. I am beginning to wonder about all of it! I think you have a point about the phlegm, Nelie, as numerous times my husband's vomiting seems to be brought on when he is trying to clear his throat. Plus all of the meds would almost have to make a person nauseated. And if it's the phlegm causing it (at the point when it's not or shouldn't be the chemo causing it), then the meds won't help with that problem. I still wonder about the slow, continual feeding by pump - maybe that is a problem too, I don't know. It is very exasperating as everything is a guess. I'm sorry to sound so crabby, I guess my nerves are starting to show through. I just wish there was a clear cut solution just one time to at least something. If we come up with anything, I will surely pass it on. One other question though - can the radiation itself cause nausea? The RO says no, unless it is the stomach area being treated.
Thanks and best wishes to all of you as well.
Michele