Ensure also upset my tum too. I only used it for about 10 days and I felt as if I had been kicked ther. I was curious so decided to drop it even though I was eating so little. After one day off it the stomach pains just stopped.

I had Forti products prescribed on the NHS by my GP for some time after I came off the nasal drip. It is surprising that the hospital doessn't have them. Maybe it's a county supply thing.

This is what I pulled out of the internet on all enteral nutrition formulae, not Ensure or Ultracal in particular:

"Side Effects of This Enteral Nutrition Formula
Some problems may result from improper use of an enteral formula or use of the incorrect formula in your condition. Check with your doctor if any of the following problems occur:

More common

Confusion, convulsions (seizures), decrease in urine volume, dryness of mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, mood or mental changes, muscle cramps or pain, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips, respiratory distress, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, unexplained nervousness, unusual tiredness or weakness, weakness or heaviness of legs, weak pulse"

On Ultracal I had the confusion, frequent urination, dry mouth, mood changes, constipation, and numbness. Of course, it could have been from the radiation, but I did start feeling a lot better when I got off the Ultracal and started surviving on yogurt smoothies, milk shakes, spam, etc.

I have been on NOVASOURCE for almost a year now and I have had no problems what so ever. Thank the LORD....

I have just learnt that vitamin E capsules taken and broken in the mouth the fluid is great for the helping the soreness brought on by dry mouth. I am finding most helpful