help - anyone have a stomach virus during pgcy??

cmw&tdm · April 2011

Way tmi, but I have what DD had a few days ago. Big throwing up episode and issues with the other end too. Do I need to call my OB or anything? Just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

Thanks

ETA: If you talked to a doctor about having a stomach virus during pgcy did they tell you if it was any worse than say having a cold or other virus so long as you're not dehydrated?

firsttogo · April 2011

I did when pg with Nolan and I did end up in the ER for dehydration. So, I would keep an eye on that but other than that I did not call my OB. YUCK for you!

duke'sgirl · April 2011

I did and wound up dehydrated and had to be admitted to L&D for fluids and monitoring. Are you able to keep any fluids down? If not, I would definitely call my doctor and see what (s)he has to say. Feel better!!

cairolio · April 2011

I did, but I was very early - about 6 weeks. It was AWFUL. I am so sorry you are dealing with this!!!

cmw&tdm · April 2011

duke'sgirl:
I did and wound up dehydrated and had to be admitted to L&D for fluids and monitoring. Are you able to keep any fluids down? If not, I would definitely call my doctor and see what (s)he has to say. Feel better!!

The queasiness only came about three hours ago and the other stuff started happening only about 30 mins ago. I feel fine now, but I'm not convinced it's over. I feel like I could definitely keep fluids down, but we'll see.

schmoodle · April 2011

I also did very early - around 5 - 6 weeks. I had a fever and called my RE who had me take tylenol but otherwise he wasn't concerned.

duke'sgirl · April 2011

cmw&tdm:
duke'sgirl:
I did and wound up dehydrated and had to be admitted to L&D for fluids and monitoring. Are you able to keep any fluids down? If not, I would definitely call my doctor and see what (s)he has to say. Feel better!!
The queasiness only came about three hours ago and the other stuff started happening only about 30 mins ago. I feel fine now, but I'm not convinced it's over. I feel like I could definitely keep fluids down, but we'll see.

It very well may not be over. You know your body best, so just take care of you and if you feel you need to call, do. I hope it's not too bad for you!

ShannonSky · April 2011

Me! I had that same thing almost 3 weeks ago, plus a fever. It was BAD. I felt as physically ill as I have ever have before in my life (and I've actually had a similar bug a few years back). With being pregnant, all of your body's back-up resources will go to the baby, which is good for baby and bad for you.

I was told to not eat/drink anything for 4 hours, then to start trying clear liquids again. It was HARD. By hour 3, I didn't care if it made me puke, I just wanted something to drink. But, I was puking right up to the 3:30 mark. At 4 hours, we started to try some ice chips. Did that for a half hour or so, then did sips of water. After about an hour, moved to Gatorade (you do need that electrolyte balance). I also had a fever. The vomiting itself lasted approx 12 hrs, and I wasn't able to eat until the next day. As far as being dehydrated, I was told that if I wasn't peeing at least every 2 hours or so, I should go to the ER for fluids. I managed to escape that, but just barely. Also, if I couldn't keep down fluids after the 4 hour mark.

It took about 4 days before I started feeling like myself again. It really was bad. And, actually, I burst a ton of blood vessels in my eyes and still have some pooled blood. I hope it doesn't hit you as hard and you feel better quickly!

ShannonSky · April 2011

Oh, and to answer your second question...no, the midwife said I should just take care of myself like normal, but be extra cautious, especially when it came to dehydration. Nothing special b/c of pregnancy.

MexiBride08 · April 2011

duke'sgirl:
I did and wound up dehydrated and had to be admitted to L&D for fluids and monitoring. Are you able to keep any fluids down? If not, I would definitely call my doctor and see what (s)he has to say. Feel better!!

This. Except I had c-diff which I would not wish on my worst enemy!

GMR811 · April 2011

Had it last Tuesday. I puked from 8:30 pm until 4 am (and out both ends toward the end) and then was finally able to keep down some Sprite. OB wasn't concerned. Just start drinking fluids/soup/etc as soon as you are able to. Just get plenty of rest and stay on a bland diet of soup/toast/gatorade/crackers for the next couple of days. It sucks.

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