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Thirsty but can't drink? Water won't stay down
So, I guess I wanted to know if anyone else ever had this happen. For the last few days, I've been incredibly thirsty - dry mouth, desire for water -- but when I get a drink a water after the first few sips, I feel like I'm going to be sick. It's like it sits in my throat in a clump and won't go down. If I keep drinking, I feel full like I've eaten a huge meal. I tried drinking a vitamin drink, fruit juice, ginger ale and a caffeine free soda. The fizzy stuff went down further but the full, sick feeling returned. I can eat fine, only liquids cause the lump in my throat.
I've read up on some things online about dehydration and pregnancy but none of them seem to fit. Anyone else had this issue?
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Re: Thirsty but can't drink? Water won't stay down
Try eating lots of fruit and other veggies that have a lot of water concentration. Be careful, you really need 80 oz of water a day (which I rarely ever am able to reach that), but that is really important for baby and you to stay healthy.
But to tell you the truth I kind of get the same way. Especially in the first tri. You just gotta suck it up though. But if it continues, call your doctor about getting an anti-naseua med, because they will freak out if you say you can't keep water down.
Well, I am not in 2nd tri yet, but this has happened to me with both pregnancies so far. It also happened to my MIL and a lady in my childbirth class.
It is simply that water makes you ill. Every time I drink it, I get sick. Doesn't matter if it is warm, cold, ice chips, or whatever, I get sick. There isn't a reason for it that my docs know of, but it happens.
Otter pops or flavor ice or whatever you call them where you live help. Milkshakes or frostys can work for me. Eating foods with a high water content, like watermelon, help as well. If you start peeing a lot less, or you don't hold down any liquid for 24 hours, call your doc. They will give you IV fluids, which help a ton.
Good luck!
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if carbonated helps except for the fizz, youi can try microwaving it to sip warm...
you also might try cola syrup to settle the tummy. (I hate it but there's a wee bottle in my purse--any pharmacy carries it)