First Steps to Relieve Your NVP Symptoms

Here are some tips to relieving your symptoms:

• Eat frequent small meals every 2 or 3 hours.
• Avoid strong odours.
• Stand up slowly and do not lie down immediately after eating.
• Speak to your healthcare provider about your symptoms and how they affect you. He or she can recommend a safe and effective medication to treat your nausea and/or vomiting and to prevent the progression of the disease.
• Eat dry crackers 15 minutes before getting out of bed in the morning.
• Do not skip meals needlessly.
• Drink fluids ½ hour before a meal or ½ hour after a meal. Avoid drinking during your meal.
• Drink about 8 glasses of liquid during the day to avoid dehydration.
• Do not hesitate to eat what you want when you want it, even if you are craving foods that are not part of your regular diet.
• Try eating cold food rather than hot food (cold food have less odour).
• If odours bother you while cooking, try to improve ventilation in the kitchen area.
• If it is possible, get assistance in the preparation of your meal.
• NVP may worsen when you get overtired. Try to increase resting periods and take more naps during the day.
• Should you decide to take medication for your NVP, there is a safe and effective product available in Canada, Diclectin® (a combination of vitamin B₆ and an antihistamine, doxylamine). This is prescribed specifically for your NVP by your healthcare professional.
• Finally, if your symptoms persist or worsen consult your healthcare professional.

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