Loss of appetite and nausea

One common symptom complaint of people with Th1 diseases is loss of appetite and nausea. Indeed, anorexia itself is thought to be a Th1 disease. As is the case with other symptoms, loss of appetite may increase during immunopathology for those patients who already have that tendency or if gastrointestinal problems or food sensitivities are a issue. Patients with loss of appetite or nausea should strive to maintain weight, if at all possible. Undesirable weight loss seems to be more common in Phase One and Two of the Marshall Protocol.

In addition to more generic methods for managing immunopathology, the following strategies may also help:

• Reduce the amount of physical activity or exercise, which will limit the number of calories burned.
• If nausea is preventing a patient from eating, it's very important to palliate the nausea. Over the counter medications such as Gravol (dramamine) might do the trick. If not, patients should ask their doctor for a prescription antiemetic.
• Some patients have reported that Sea-Bands have helped their nausea. Sea-Bands can usually be bought in pharmacies.
• Most medications can be taken sublingually if nausea prevents them from being taken orally.

Patients on the MP who are in danger of losing weight are advised to eat high calorie foods to help them gain weight.

Other tips:

• Patients who need help preparing food should ask for help.
• Eat on a regular schedule, eating up to six meals per day. Consider food as important as a medication.