what is wrong with me

pennynjon · June 2011

I am sorry. I feel like I have been whining and complaining all week. But I don't know what is going on with me, and I am worried (of course). I started with fever and chills and body aches with no other symptoms wednesday. I was told to take tylenol, drink lots of fluids and call if I was still running fever on friday. Well I drank like a fish, took the tylenol, and the fever went away. Last night I started having a little diarrhea. Today I have had major diarrhea all day, I have no appetite, and I have been having severe hot flashes all day. I will just feel like I am on fire and start sweating. Otherwise, I feel better. I am not weak or dizzy like I was when I was running fever. I don't know what is going on. Could I have drank so much water that it messed up my stomach? Or can I blame all of this on pregnancy hormones? Is this diarrhea something infectious realted to the fever? I just worry about all of things that could be wrong that would harm my baby (like salmonella,etc.) I will call the doctor monday if this is still going on. Please keep my baby in your prayers.

Laura23FP · June 2011

It could just be a 24-hour type flu. I hope that is what it is and nothing more serious. Take care of yourself and feel better soon!

jamilynn9 · June 2011

I hope it's nothing major. Rest up sweetie!

shoefreak85 · June 2011

I hope you feel better soon! I'll will pray for you and your baby!

magel050485 · June 2011

I felt the same way on Friday. I actually had such bad diarrhea that I lost 4 pounds. I called the OB's office very concerned and was told to push fluids, preferably clear (although I did drink some gatorade because of the electrolytes), avoid anything high in fiber, avoid apple juice, and eat lots of bananas and if I started throwing up to go to the ER for fear of dehydration. I think I literally had chicken broth and a banana for every meal yesterday. I feel a lot better today, I can stay out of the bathroom and I don't have the cramping but I still don't have much of an appetite. I would also suggest Boost or Ensure if you aren't able to eat much... they are full of nutrients and calories but easier on the digestive system. I hope you feel better quickly and you and your babe will be in my prayers!

itsmegin · June 2011

Can you call your doctor now or go to the ER? I wouldn't wait in case it is something requiring antibiotics, plus if you were already dehydrated and now have diarrhea that could make it worse.

T&Ps that it's nothing and it passes and you feel better soon.

Karen1998 · June 2011

I'm so sorry sweetie. I agree with Ginger about calling the doctor. I hope you get to feeling better.

ashleyrsotomayor · June 2011

Laura23FP:
It could just be a 24-hour type flu. I hope that is what it is and nothing more serious. Take care of yourself and feel better soon!

This. I hope it will pass soon! Get some rest and relax! Hope you feel better soon!!!

jr63_2020 · June 2011

I've had diarrhea at various times throughout my pregnancy so far, especially 1st Tri. It's changed now to constipation more often, but it still happens. I also wound up in the ER one day around 10w because I was dehydrated and had the same stomach symptoms you are describing. I would bet that you have a bug. The flashes, dizziness, even upset stomach can be from low blood pressure. My doctor also said any of these things can just be from hormone changes. I am sending you t&ps even though I know you will both be fine!!

BobbiJanay07 · June 2011

Hugs and I would try some Gatorade or pedilyte

PrincessDi80 · June 2011

It could be the flu or other illness, or it could be your body reacting to the PG hormones. Either way I would be on the phone with your doctor (OB or primary).

dondraandluis · June 2011

I hope you feel better soon!

anonomity · June 2011

CurlingRocks:
I'd call the clinic right away and see if you can ask the on-call doc about the diarrhea. It can be a sign of pre-term labor, though if you've been sick, it could be related to that as well.
T&P!

This is what I would do, especially if it would ease your mind. Thinking of you and your LO! I hope you feel better soon.

luckylady55 · June 2011

Thinking of you and hoping you will start to feel better soon. I had the flu not too long ago and it ran very similar to what you are experiencing, GL. Sending you T&P's

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