I think it's time to call the Dr

jinx75 · May 2011

After spending the past three days on the couch unable to control the vomiting or hypoglycemia and being complete weak and exhausted I think it's time to call the Dr and get some meds for the m/s (which should be renamed "can strike at any time and last all day sickness). I hate to complain as I know I am so blessed to be pg but I can't keep anything down and having GERD makes m/s 10x worse. Should I call the Dr for a prescription or try the unisom and B6 first? If you take unisom and B6 tell me how you take (dosage etc).

Laura23FP · May 2011

I tried B6 and it did NOT work for me! In fact, a few times I threw up immediately after taking it. I would definitely call your Dr. as soon as they open this morning, explain your situation and I am sure they will either prescribe you something or give you some good advice.

I feel for you, my nausea is getting a bit better but still off and on. It IS "strike anytime of day and last all day" sickness! Feel better soon!

JoAnna914 · May 2011

I don't have any advice (I dodged the m/s bullet), but oh honey, it is DEFINITELY time for you to call the doctor! If it were me, I'd simply ask him to give me whatever he recommends - you're risking dehydration at this point, which is not a good thing. Good luck, and I hope you feel better!

ellebelle2384 · May 2011

I don't have any experience with B6 but agree with PP. Definitely call your doctor and let them know what's going on. You're not a complainer - it would be worse to become dehydrated. GL!

Gummybear · May 2011

Even the highest oral dose of Zofran never touched my m/s, but I had a little luck with Unisom/B6.

All that being said, I also suffer from GERD, and after 3 pregnancies, have figured out that my m/s is more due to that. Maybe a proton pump inhibitor? I have been on one since 17w or so and have had a much, much easier time of it this time.

Don't feel bad about calling the Dr.! That is why they are there!

jinx75 · May 2011

Gummybear:

Even the highest oral dose of Zofran never touched my m/s, but I had a little luck with Unisom/B6.

All that being said, I also suffer from GERD, and after 3 pregnancies, have figured out that my m/s is more due to that. Maybe a proton pump inhibitor? I have been on one since 17w or so and have had a much, much easier time of it this time.

Don't feel bad about calling the Dr.! That is why they are there!

I've been on 40mg daily of omeprazole (prilosec) since before I got pregnant. It's not helping, I actually threw it and my prenatal up the other morning.

butterflynola · May 2011

so sorry that sounds miserable I hope you get relief soon.

celineg · May 2011

I'm sorry you're feeling so bad

Like PP said, I would call your Dr. Hopefully you will feel better soon.

DowagerCountessofNJ · May 2011

I think your m/s goes well beyond what Unisom and B6 are suppose to treat. You don't want to mess around with severe m/s, it's so easy to get dehydrated.

I hope you feel better.

Karen1998 · May 2011

(((Hugs))) I think it's definitely time for the doctor. Hopefully he'll give you something that'll help with the all day sickness. My m/s was always worse at night, so "morning" sickness it was not for me.

SheLovesMrHip · May 2011

I am so sorry you feel so poopy! Please call your doc so you can get something for comfort. GL!

mommy411 · May 2011

Just call and get the zofran. Gl

hugs&hissyfits · May 2011

Definitely call your Dr. He can prescribe you Zofran and if it is completely debilitating I've known a few women that had to use a zofran pump. If it is so bad that it is affecting your blood sugar, then you need medical intervention. Sucks to feel bad. I'm so sorry and hope you feel better soon!!!

bryanandkatrina · May 2011

Awww I'm sorry you're having a rough time Jinx ((((hugs))))

I can't offer any advice, but I wanted to say that I hope you feel better soon!

hart0620 · May 2011

If it makes you feel better, I called my Dr. the FIRST DAY I felt like that (throwing up everything, including water.) There was no way I could miss that much work, so I called that first day and they immediately put me on Zofran, then I went back to work the next day. I didn't feel awesome, but I was at least somewhat functional.

You are not being a complainer. Definitely call the Dr. today.

starrynyt · May 2011

I'm so sorry that you're this sick! I don't have experience with the Unisom/B6, but if you decide to try that route maybe it makes sense to still call your dr now. That way if the Unisom/B6 doesn't do the trick you'll already have a prescription ready to go. Hope you feel better soon!

ravenorchid · May 2011

I would call the doctor first. If you've been unable to keep anything down for several days, I think that's def worth a phone call. I hope they give you a prescription for something that works!

Eris-Alexis · May 2011

You should call the Dr first. If it's been three days, you could be getting severely dehydrated as well and may need further intervention. Not something to mess around with. You could always start on the Zofran and then try to switch to the unisom and B6 later.

I hope you feel better.

roadstar · May 2011

Oh no

I would call the DR right away to see if you can get an rx.

haziedaze · May 2011

I'm a HUGE fan of unisom/B6, but it sounds like you need Zofran for now. At night you could try Unisom instead. I take 1 pill (make sure its docylamine and not benadryl) before bed. With the B6 I took 10-25mg three times daily. My MW said I couldn't take too much since it's water soluble, but other place I read not to take more than 75-100mg per day. It got me off the Zofran which finally let me poop again. GL!