Water makes me nauseous

carrieandtim · July 2011

I know, I know, you're supposed to drink LOTS of water when your pg, but I just can't. Just the smell (yes, there is a smell) makes my stomach churn and then it does flips if I drink any of it. I'm drinking Crystal Light instead. Do you think that's bad?

Anyone else have/had this problem? I know I need to hydrate, but yuuuck!

authorofdreamz · July 2011

My friend had a similar problem and her doctor suggested drinking flavored water such as crystal light since you are still getting all the hydration just to make sure to get one that is low in sugar and sodium.

hopeandlove0417 · July 2011

I really feel for you. I have the same exact issue. I drink a lot of juices and ginger ale....but when it comes to water I feel like I wanna puke it up. The only thing that works (sometimes) is I bought a "camelback" water bottle at target so I don't have to smell the water. It has a straw but you have to bite on it for the water to come out. I also put cucumbers in the water, and it helps a little bit.

carrieandtim · July 2011

Thanks ladies! Just read that crystal light has aspartame. That's not good. Maybe I could try to flavor my water - like with strawberries or lemon/limes. (Cucumber gives me gas! But thanks for the idea on the water bottle!)

haziedaze · July 2011

Water with an orange slice has been my go to! Sometimes lemons and limes are just too strong but the orange smells good and add some sweetness and flavor. I also did well with adding a slash of apple juice. Good luck!

karma79 · July 2011

Oddly for a while I HATED cold water - especially when the glass got condensation on it. Bizarre, I know. Room temp water was fine. Hope you find a way to get the water down.

Karen1998 · July 2011

carrieandtim:
Thanks ladies! Just read that crystal light has aspartame. That's not good. Maybe I could try to flavor my water - like with strawberries or lemon/limes. (Cucumber gives me gas! But thanks for the idea on the water bottle!)

There's a new low calorie CL out that has no aspartame. They use - shocker - real sugar. It's 15 calories a serving, so not too bad. I don't remember the rest of the ingredients, but it's bound to be better than the artificial stuff.

As for the rest, I think many of us were where you are in our first tris. It usually does pass. Sliced fruit in your water helps a lot. As does either super cold or hot water. If you go the fruit route, it helps to make up a pitcher in the morning that you can just work off of all day long. I also like to squeeze fruit juice (I prefer it fresh from the fruit itself) into my water to add flavor.

Another thing that I've been stuck on the last week or so is decaf iced tea. I brew it fresh and find myself plowing through it. It's quite refreshing! I actually have to make myself hit at least half of my daily water requirement before 'treating' myself to it as I like it so much. Now I want some iced tea...

eminbmore · July 2011

If I drank ice cold water out of a straw (had to be from a straw, and had to have tons of ice) it didn't make me sick. All other times it did. Sometimes I added slices of lemon and lime to it too, that helped as well.

Waiting4Fred · July 2011

There's a new kind of CL, CL Pure. It has sugar in it, which is better than aspartame, but I LOVE it, and I can drink it easily.

shoefreak85 · July 2011

I like slushies from Sonic or gas stations. I also added fruit to my water to give it a better taste or water. Just get a pitcher of water, add the cut fruit, refrigerate, and enjoy!

BTW...I'm so glad you're having aversions and nausea! Wink

clarks415 · July 2011

I have been having the same problem. And the weird thing is I always would drink water. It's pretty much all I ever drink. But for the last two weeks or so it really makes me sick, especially if I drink it on an empty stomach. I am hoping I get past it very soon!

fightingravity · July 2011

I did pretty ok with sparkling water with a splash of juice in it.

I am LOVING milk this pg and drink multiple big glasses a day...but there is only so much milk you can drink.

carrieandtim · July 2011

shoefreak85:

BTW...I'm so glad you're having aversions and nausea!

I love you too, shoefreak. JK - I'm happy too. Believe me!

carrieandtim · July 2011

clarks415:
I have been having the same problem. And the weird thing is I always would drink water. It's pretty much all I ever drink. But for the last two weeks or so it really makes me sick, especially if I drink it on an empty stomach. I am hoping I get past it very soon!

Me too...totally. I used to drink at least 64 oz everyday - most days 96 oz. I can tell my body needs to be hydrated though.

butterflynola · July 2011

Oh gag I remember the feeling, the whole 1st tri I felt like I couldn't stand the taste of water. I would have to put a big picture of filtered water in the fridge and put slices of orange, lemon sometimes even berries. It helped and eventually went away

Good luck.

GPickles · July 2011

I remember going through that stage as well. I think I just drank crystal light, orange and apple juice. I hope you can drink water again soon and feel better.

hart0620 · July 2011

When I had extreme nausea I called the nurse and she said that when you feel that gross water can make it worse (wish I had known that before I kept forcing myself to drink it and then throwing it right back up.) She told me to drink gatorade. It has sugar, but it was sometimes the only thing I was able to drink.

The Crystal Light Pure is a good idea too, as PPs mentioned. It only has "natural" flavors. GL!

luckylady55 · July 2011

I have had the same problem off and on throughout this pregnancy. I too have resorted to crystal light, and the occassional soda, to settle my stomach back down.

ambs21 · July 2011

YES! My nausea is pretty much gone, but water is still the one thing that makes me sick. It was a problem with DD too. Water also seems to make my heartburn worse. It doesn't make any sense, but it is sure miserable! I think getting hydration however you can is most important.

ambs21 · July 2011

carrieandtim:
Thanks ladies! Just read that crystal light has aspartame. That's not good. Maybe I could try to flavor my water - like with strawberries or lemon/limes. (Cucumber gives me gas! But thanks for the idea on the water bottle!)

Aspartame is safe in moderation, so probably not to get all your water intake. Some flavored waters have sucralose (Splenda), and that is completely safe. Check labels, and you'll find something that should work! Good luck!

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