two tips for those with extreme m/s or HG

WheeLinTheSky3

I have had HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) since week 6 which has made me insanely sick and nauseated 24/7.  It made my ability to consume liquids very difficult.  I have spoken to a nutritionist through my OB and she gave me two tips that I wouldnt have thought of otherwise. Thought I would pass them along because they seem to help.

1. Plain water is very harsh on an upset stomach. She suggested that I drink ginger ale, gatorade, etc. or add lemons, limes, etc. to plain water.  I personally add a splash of simply lemonade to water and its a lot easier for my stomach to handle. It sounds crazy but plain water was actually making me feel worse and I didnt know.

2. Consume liquids (drinks, popsicles, jello, etc..) 15 minutes apart from any solids. Apparently its hard for an upset stomach to handle both at the same time. This has helped me a lot

 again, just some tips I thought I would pass along. Feel free to ignore.

studyinpink

Thanks!

sluciano

Thanks for the tips! I haven't had much ms, but I have realized I hate the taste of plain water! The second tip is good to know, it's a good way to avoid the ms. Thanks for your post!

Danyella1026

wow great tips, would have never guessed.  thanks for sharing!

amchambers

I've been so sick and was already going to see my doctor on Thursday and bring it up, but this will defo help in the meantime!

azcobride

Thanks! I've been worried because I just can't handle liquids much. I have found that Vitamin Waters taste good when frozen. Actually, for whatever reason, I seem to only like drinks that are frozen lately. Also Coke helps my stomach (but obviously contains lots of sugar and caffeine so I can't drink it too often). 

Great tips! Dehydration is a big concern of mine. 

lindsayanne14

Thanks! I've also been suffering quite a bit!  My doctor suggested the same thing about plain water and I've also found it to be true...plain water just doesn't work well!  I mix water with apple juice, drink gatorade and simply lemonade.  I have also been drinking hot water with lemon in the mornings, it seems to help settle things down too!

mama4est

Thanks!!! :

laabeja

Thanks for posting. I just read the first tip to DH because he hasn't seemed to believe me that water is making me feel worse. Vitamin water and ginger ale have been my go to drinks.