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Morning sickness - what are you taking?

CAMbabyCAMbaby
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Is anybody taking anything for morning sickness? I haven't had my first appointment yet (will be next week) but I have been really sick this time around and have trouble keeping anything down at all. I have terrible food aversions too and have to force myself to eat and mostly, that comes right back up. I feel like I have to drag myself out of bed in the morning and going to work and taking care of DD seem like climbing mountains right now.

I am really hoping my doc will be willing to give me something - so far nothing I have tried is helping.

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Re: Morning sickness - what are you taking?

  • makinithappenmakinithappen member
    My doctor said to try dramamine but I haven't yet.
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  • dojo1dojo1 member

    Your post made me feel guilty about how mopey I've been about my morning "queasiness".  I've puked once - I can't imagine how you're dealing.  I've been having crackers first thing when I wake up and gingerale in the morning.  So far it is only moderately helpful.


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  • KMS0523KMS0523
     My doctor prescribed Diclectin at my first appointment, and it has been the only reason I can function every day! I was so sick too! I am in Canada though, and I know that Diclectin isn't available in the US.I think in the US the equivalent is Unisom and B6. Check with your doc though!  
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  • bellablue2bellablue2
    My doc prescribed 4mg. of zofran three times a day. This is the third day I have been on it, and it has helped a lot!
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  • CJPowersCJPowers member
    So this is ME 100%. I am sick all the time. On Tuesday I actually did not get out of bed and puked for 12 hours straight and my Dr. told me to go to the ER.  I thought I was going to die.  I am taking Unisom sleep tabs and 25mg of B6 at night before I go to bed. (I did not take it on Monday night because I thought I could do okay without it... boy was I wrong).  I feel great the mornings after I take it and usually can make it through the day with no problems. My Dr. is the one who told me to take this so I know it is safe. Good luck and feel better soon.
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  • PhotogTakerPhotogTaker
    Taking B6, drinking Ginger Ale and wearing Seabands
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  • kris_kelseykris_kelsey member
    I wear seabands, take Vitamin B6 50mg twice daily (i usually do morning and lunch), i keep pretzels with me if I need a tiny snack, and I have the doxyalamine (unisom) if I need to take it at bedtime.  So far I haven't taken the unisom, but if I start uncontrollably puking in the am then I will start the unisom at night.  some people take B6 25mg tree times per day, or some take 100mg once in the morning.  I guess find what works best for you.  I would try that before you try zofran (Rx) because then you are out of options.  The B6 has really helped me but it can take a few days to a week to build up in your system so have patience.  Good Luck and stay hydrated!
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  • CAMbabyCAMbaby
    Thanks so much, ladies! I will definitely try the B6 and ask my doctor for recommendations when I see her next week. A week seems like such a long time right now ;)
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  • lauracklaurack

    I dunno, I've tried all natural things like sea bands, acupuncture, ginger candies, sour candies, eating often, only eating things that i want to eat (this list seems to keep shrinking) etc.

    I still feel awful pretty much all the time, nauseated. But no vomiting so I doubt I'll take any drugs even if they would prescribe them. I think they probably keep the drugs as a last resort for people who actually can't keep food down. I haven't vomited once and actually am consuming about twice as much food as I used to (though about 4000% more unhealhy)

    I feel so bad for myself sometimes then I think of you poor ladies who are vomiting as well as the nausea. I hate vomiting so much so I'm glad I don't have that. Hope you find something that makes you feel better.

    If it's really bad you can probably call them for an RX they will maybe give it to you in advance of your appt.

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  • wychetswychets member
    Lurking....I was in your shoes in 1st tri and well still am:( My doc gave me 4mg Zofran and lets just say its my life saver! I started out with phenergen but it just made me very sleepy! GL!
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  • lilmisssunshine84lilmisssunshine84
    Crackers, ginger ale, crystallized ginger during the day. That worked for me but then I didn't have nearly that level of morning sickness you do! Hope your doc can help and you start feeling better soon!
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  • dixee.deluxedixee.deluxe

    I'm doing Zofran this time around because I'm way sicker than I was with DD.  4mg 2-3 times a day.

    I can't believe I went my whole first pregnancy without it.  I feel amazing.

    I did the Unisom/B6, but I was just too tired to function.  I think the first time, it would have been OK, but with an 11 month old, it made being tired impossible.

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