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[redtabby]

When my stomach is wonky I restrict myself to bananas, plain rice (no butter or oil), plain unsweetened applesauce; this is part of the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). We rarely have bread or crackers in the house, that is one reason I do not include bread. Sometimes I have gluten issues, another reason I leave off the toast. If it lasts for more than a few days I make a veggie juice for the nutrition. I also like a vegetable bouillon or homemade vegetable broth.

[Marienkaefer2]

Forgot to add: home made chicken soup!! I always have plenty on hand for ""off"" days. It's like medicine.

[QueenDanceALot]

I agree that "regular" doctors are of little help with stomach issues.

When I had a really bad issue with my gut a few years ago I finally went to an integrative physician and had food intolerance tests done (along with blood work). I followed a very strict diet for a good part of a year, a diet that was specific to what I needed to avoid until I healed. Now I can eat many of the things that I couldn't while my gut was so messed up.

Everyone's needs are different.

Grains are a problem, though, for many people. Wheat especially. The old advice to eat toast when you're having stomach trouble isn't good advice for many.

[Jerz-girl]

Depending on the issues, will depend on the treatments/foods or lack of...

What meds are making you sick?? If it is definitely from the meds, I have a trick with Florastar (Probiotic)

When you say "sick", do you mean diarrhea??

Jerz

[AngelPuppy1]

I am both nauseated and having to "go" all the time. I am having to take mass quantities of antibiotics which will be an ongoing thing in my care.

Yes, the dr. did give me Zofran and thank goodness or I wouldn't be able to manage at all. It's not perfect but it sure helps. I have been taking Kaopectate a lot and I don't really think this is a good thing. Occasionally, but not all the time.

At first --- the first week and a half --- I didn't even want to eat --- I lost almost 10 lbs --- and I really don't have much more that I can afford to lose. Now, I'm at the stage where I feel weak from hunger and want to eat but the thought and smell of most foods make me sick. I always had a very good diet --- fresh vegetables, fruits, etc. And this situation not being able to eat and eat healthy is very upsetting to me.

I thank you for all your great suggestions. Many of these things I hadn't thought of and I appreciate it very much!!!

[betteb]

Sorry you are having so much trouble AngelPuppy. If you are used to eating healthy this will be hard, but forget about the healthy part. Just eat anything you think you can.

Another tip is nothing too hot or too cold. Avoid the extremes.

Mashed or baked potatoes, mac and cheese and cream of rice cereal.

[betteb]

Another thought. Are these issues making you fluid depleted?

[maryebrown_1]

Ginger Ale. I always have that in the house for an upset stomach.

Probiotics are also an excellent idea, as some posters have mentioned.

[moonstone dunes]

I had to take Kaopectate as well for the same reasons. My doctor had me taking the capsules. He said to avoid dairy. No yogurt, no cheese. I don't drink milk or eat ice cream anyway.

My diet was Cream of Wheat made with water (I have no gluten issues). Soft boiled eggs, apple sauce, Lipton noodle soup in the packets. Bland crackers like Town House. Plain rice. Gatorade or PowerAde (helps with electrolyte balance when you lose fluids) . Ginger Ale with crushed ice. Soft banana. Jello.

Hope you feel better!

[AngelPuppy1]

Thanks, everyone!

It's very trying finding things to eat which don't bother me and which I find somewhat appealing. DH & I went out yesterday and bought a lot of the things you posted, so at least I have some options. Most of the time I don't feel like eating at all (which is not me), but have to because of the meds.

I appreciate all of the suggestions!

Jerz-girl:

What was your trick with Floristor? Thanks.