Hyperemesis

michelle_1221 · June 2013

I'm on day 5 in the hospital. Doing a little better, and hope to be discharged today. I'm nervous that not getting IV Reglan and trying to resume some normalcy may put me back here. Any advice appreciated. I plan to ask if a pump would be more effective if it continues to be bad. I really don't want to bounce in out of the hospital. I terribly miss my DD.

PrimRoseMama · June 2013

There isn't a whole lot we can tell you except I'm sorry you are struggling. Talk to your doctors and hopefully you can work out a plan that allows you better function. Good luck.

jmiller79 · June 2013

I was in the same spot as you. After being released from the hospital I had a picc line and got Reglan and Zofran via IV push. Now I just take both orally. Ask your dr about a picc line because you'll get fluids that way and possibly nutrients if you need it. Good luck!

Angel5218 · June 2013

HG is rough!!! Definitely talk to your doctor about a pump and maybe even a picc line. I had a 3 day stay in the hospital, but luckly a combo of Zofran, Phenergan, and a lot of rest (well as much as I can with a 2yr old) has kept me from going back. I still have bad days, but it never gets to the point where I have to go into the ER. The heat is making it worse, for me anyway, so try to stay where its cool if you can. I am so scared to go back to the hospital, mostly b/c I hate being away from DS.
Don't ever try to 'tough it out'....if you feel yourself getting dehydrated or weak and need to go to the ER just go. Better to stay on top of this then let it cause further complications.
Best of luck to you! There is an end in sight! Praying it goes away sooner rather then later!

HereWeGo2014 · June 2013

Definitely talk to your OB about, they should better informed about how to managed it than the ER Dr's. The best non-medical advice I have is just make sure you are doing your best to stay hydrated and getting protein - which is obviously easier said than done. Have you tried anything like Ensure or meal replacement drinks? They'd be absorded faster than solids so even if you're throwing up, you might get more benefits from it.

I also highly recommend the HG board on babycenter, you might be able to find some better advice and information there.

Good luck and hang in there!

Angel5218 · June 2013

HereWeGo2014:
Definitely talk to your OB about, they should better informed about how to managed it than the ER Dr's. The best non-medical advice I have is just make sure you are doing your best to stay hydrated and getting protein - which is obviously easier said than done. Have you tried anything like Ensure or meal replacement drinks? They'd be absorded faster than solids so even if you're throwing up, you might get more benefits from it.
I also highly recommend the HG board on babycenter, you might be able to find some better advice and information there.
Good luck and hang in there!

All of this. I am drinking a meal replacement shake (shakeology) and I am finding it is helping me. On my bad days I will even drink two b/c its better then getting nothing.
There is also a FB support group you can visit that has a LOT of girls who have gone through all extremes of having HG and are very helpful.

EDIT: link wont work, look up Hyperemeses Gravidarum Sufferers and Survivors! on FB. Closed group but they are quick to accept new members

hawtness21 · June 2013

I was on Zofran at first then promethesizine suppository and now on reglan. They had me take reglan during each meal. They then cut it to every six hours. I got it down to once in the morning. I am finally weaned off of it. Use sea bands on your wrist. Have the windows open when driving. I used to carry doggy disposable bags just in case I got sick in the car. My first trimester, I was in and out of the hospital.

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