Any one have previous experience with Hyperemesis??

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

I was diagnosed with hyperemesis at 6w. I'm now 12w2d and have been in and out of the hospital 6 times since I was diagnosed. 2 times this week, Sunday, and yesterday. None of my medicine is working anymore unless it's intravenous. I'm so tired of being in and out of the hospital and having to take time off work constantly because I can't leave the floor of my bathroom. I'm tired of not being able to eat anything or drink anything without worrying if it will stay down this time. I'm miserable. Not to mention I have all the common problems like heartburn, dizziness, headaches. I want to enjoy being pregnant and I just don't. I found out it usually doesn't subside until 16-21 weeks and all I keep thinking is how far away that is. I know I need to talk to my doctor on Friday when I see him because clearly my mindset isn't where it should be. If you have/had hyperemesis how did you deal with it? How did you make yourself happy? Did anything work for you? I just feel like I've never met anyone whos been as sick as me and no one I know understands it. I guess I just need to know it gets better.

Lindahl13 · January 2014

I'm so sorry your going through this! It sounds awful. I'm sorry I don't have any great advice. Hang in there. I really hope it improves for you.

Ylvelill · January 2014

A friend of mine went through that, it was rough and lasted until 20w. Make sure to let friends and family know so you can get some support

SweetTamale38 · January 2014

Sending some thoughts and prayers that you get answers and relief soon.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Thanks ladies

reils500 · January 2014

So sorry you're going through this. My SIL had a similar experiences. Now she has a beautiful 15 month old daughter. Try to keep the end result in mind & hang in there

AMcLaws · January 2014

I have a friend that had it. Hers was so severe though that her kidneys started shutting down. It was a super scary time, and we almost lost her at one point (do NOT panic, as her case was super intense and really weird. It took a team of specialists from all over the state to care for her). Hers did finally subside around 20 weeks. Another friend had to have a Zofran drip. She actually had a pump on her so that she could administer it anytime and not be stuck in the hospital. Point is, they were miserable the entire time. Hated being pregnant during their trials. So I would say what you're feeling is normal. Good luck, and I hope you start feeling better soon!

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Thanks. Trying to think of the end result usually backfires after the first 5 times of throwing up in an hour. I can not wait for 16-20 weeks when this crap should go away. Just feels like forever.

Csmama123 · January 2014

I'm so sorry you're experiencing this!!
I had very similar experience with my son who is now 11mo. I was admitted 4 times for a total of 15days. It eased up around 16-17weeks and by 20weeks I felt amazing!!

This pregnancy I have barely had any morning sickness, so there's hope for your future pregnancies!!

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Csmama123 said:
I'm so sorry you're experiencing this!!
I had very similar experience with my son who is now 11mo. I was admitted 4 times for a total of 15days. It eased up around 16-17weeks and by 20weeks I felt amazing!!

This pregnancy I have barely had any morning sickness, so there's hope for your future pregnancies!!

Thanks. I hope so. Right now I'm having a mental breakdown. Once again I'm out if Zofran and sick to my stomach and the insurance isn't allowing more until the 18th. I don't want to go back to the er. I'm so tired of being sick all the time.

I'm so unbelievably miserable. Thanks for telling me it gets better though.

Lindahl13 · January 2014

I am surprised they haven't given you the option of home health for IV fluids and med until you get past this phase. Might be worth asking your doc about!

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Honestly I'm surprised too. Considering how often I'm in the er and the fact I have to taken Zofran around the clock just so I can hold water down. Figured they would have made it an option. I see him on the 13th because I have to be weighed to see how much more weight I've lost, so I'll ask then.

lamarei · January 2014

I want to be happy being pregnant too, but I am so miserable. We have tried for so long and had our losses too. I hope you find some relief soon!

hab83 · January 2014

My boss' wife had to do the zofran pump. I hope the doctor comes up with a better solution for you to try when you go next. If you aren't getting the care the you deserve and need, you may need to get a second opinion.

Good luck!

BettyBoop86 · January 2014

I have it too. I was in and out of the ER 3 times one week and my OB set me up with home health to get IV fluids and a zofran pump. So far they have been working. I'm now off the IV fluids and still have the pump.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

@BettyBoop86 I'm actually about to go back in. I've been throwing up every 35-40 minutes all day and night. I'm at my breaking point. Glad your off the IV fluids!

Csmama123 · January 2014

@mrscrouch90 - How are you feeling?

HunterandAndrea · January 2014

I'm with you. I am laying home on the couch sick yet again - the sickest I've ever felt in my life. It's so depressing - I feel like a shell of myself. I do contract work so my guilt is compounded that my work isn't getting done and I'm falling behind. I feel you on the mental break down and not enjoying being pregnant. This is horrible - I'm a total wreck - and feel just worthless. Ugh we can commiserate together? My insurance isn't active because of the transition to MNsure so I can't even go to the hospital. Just. Laying. Here. Counting down the days. No meds will stay down.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Csmama123 said:
@mrscrouch90 - How are you feeling?

Same as usual. I was admitted into the hospital Saturday and sent home late last night because the on call OB said "you haven't thrown up in a while and we would prefer you were admitted to the hospital your OB works at" wow thanks. So now I'm home sick again. My doctor said if I start throwing up again today he will admit me into his hospital ( farther then the one I've been going to) and my insurance still won't allow meds until the 18th.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

HunterandAndrea said:
I'm with you. I am laying home on the couch sick yet again - the sickest I've ever felt in my life. It's so depressing - I feel like a shell of myself. I do contract work so my guilt is compounded that my work isn't getting done and I'm falling behind. I feel you on the mental break down and not enjoying being pregnant. This is horrible - I'm a total wreck - and feel just worthless. Ugh we can commiserate together? My insurance isn't active because of the transition to MNsure so I can't even go to the hospital. Just. Laying. Here. Counting down the days. No meds will stay down.

I'm so sorry

trust me I know EXACTLY what you're going through. And unfortunately nothing helps at all. The OB from the er last night told me to try B6 and unisom at night and b6 in the morning. Doesn't work for me but maybe it'll help you. I feel you on being behind on work, I took so much time off already. Probably about 3 weeks in total possibly more. I'm miserable I have a mental breakdown at least once a day if not more. Since your insurance isn't active you should see if you can go to a free clinic. They may be able to give you something or prescribe something. Ondansetron- the generic for Zofran is like 80$ for 20 pills. Its not to cheap but it may help you it usually works for me

Lindahl13 · January 2014

I'm so sorry you're not feeling any better.

. I can't imagine what you're going through. I've only had to get fluids once (so far) and zofran keeps the vomiting down to once or twice a day. Nothing compared to what you're feeling. You must be so miserable. My heart breaks for you.

I agree with another comment on here that if you don't feel supported it might be time for a second opinion.

I really hope you find relief soon.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Lindahl13 said:

I'm so sorry you're not feeling any better. . I can't imagine what you're going through. I've only had to get fluids once (so far) and zofran keeps the vomiting down to once or twice a day. Nothing compared to what you're feeling. You must be so miserable. My heart breaks for you. I agree with another comment on here that if you don't feel supported it might be time for a second opinion. I really hope you find relief soon.

Im really hoping I dont have to go in again today. Im so SO tired of being poked and laying in a hospital bed. I was really nervous on Saturday. That was the first time that even with a double dose of the Zofran through IV that I still felt sick. Plus I honestly dont know how much more time I can really take off work before it affects my employment status.

HunterandAndrea · January 2014

What do we do but wait it out? That's one of the hardest things. Waiting to feel better and not being able to do anything but wait and hope ill someday be human again.

Lindahl13 · January 2014

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

HunterandAndrea said:
What do we do but wait it out? That's one of the hardest things. Waiting to feel better and not being able to do anything but wait and hope ill someday be human again.

Yupp pretty much. It hard knowing when I fall asleep I'll wake up just as sick. The nurse I had at the hospital told me she had it with her son ( her only child) and she was sick until the day after she delivered. And she had her baby at 28 weeks. Which is really scary.

Csmama123 · January 2014

MrsCrouch90 said:

HunterandAndrea said:
What do we do but wait it out? That's one of the hardest things. Waiting to feel better and not being able to do anything but wait and hope ill someday be human again.
Yupp pretty much. It hard knowing when I fall asleep I'll wake up just as sick. The nurse I had at the hospital told me she had it with her son ( her only child) and she was sick until the day after she delivered. And she had her baby at 28 weeks. Which is really scary.

I hate when nurses/doctors tell patients negative stories!!!

Hyperemesis is actually a sign that your hormones are working perfectly (for baby) and that's what baby needs!!
You're providing the perfect home for your LO!!

Amandine23 · January 2014

Ending my lurkdom to comment on this, because it hits close to home!

My mom had terrible terrible HG with all of her pregnancies. By the time she got to me (her last), she ate nothing (or any prenatals) for 3 entire months, was in-patient in the hospital many times, had a home-health nurse visit her daily to give her IV fluids (this was before Zofran), and had her stomach pumped regularly because even her own saliva made her throw up. By 17 weeks, she was so sick and having heart problems from electrolyte imbalances that an ER doctor told her she had to abort me because I would be severely mentally & physically disabled ......That said, her extreme nausea always stopped by 20 weeks (although she threw up intermittently until delivery), and she was able to go back to work in her 2nd trimesters.... and we all turned out completely fine without any health problems!

This probably doesn't seem encouraging, but I just wanted to say that you're not the only one. I COMPLETELY understand. I am also in the throes of HG right now (although not nearly as sick as my mom), and my sister had it too. I haven't been able to go to work since the end of November, and I understand the depression. Hang in there. I just try to take it one day at a time and only think about today. I know it will end, so if I can make through each day, I figure I will make it through (and possibly never have any more children. haha!).

Dutch Apple Pie · January 2014

I had it before and I was in the hospital for a few days on an IV. Going home I was given two meds. One oral and the other a suppository I use to take each day all the way for the 9 months. They worked but sucked to use if ya know what I mean.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Amandine23 said:
Ending my lurkdom to comment on this, because it hits close to home!

My mom had terrible terrible HG with all of her pregnancies. By the time she got to me (her last), she ate nothing (or any prenatals) for 3 entire months, was in-patient in the hospital many times, had a home-health nurse visit her daily to give her IV fluids (this was before Zofran), and had her stomach pumped regularly because even her own saliva made her throw up. By 17 weeks, she was so sick and having heart problems from electrolyte imbalances that an ER doctor told her she had to abort me because I would be severely mentally & physically disabled ......That said, her extreme nausea always stopped by 20 weeks (although she threw up intermittently until delivery), and she was able to go back to work in her 2nd trimesters.... and we all turned out completely fine without any health problems!

This probably doesn't seem encouraging, but I just wanted to say that you're not the only one. I COMPLETELY understand. I am also in the throes of HG right now (although not nearly as sick as my mom), and my sister had it too. I haven't been able to go to work since the end of November, and I understand the depression. Hang in there. I just try to take it one day at a time and only think about today. I know it will end, so if I can make through each day, I figure I will make it through (and possibly never have any more children. haha!).

Yeah I understand throwing up from your own saliva actually happens to me a lot. Yesterday I got lucky and wasn't as sick as normal but today I'm already sitting in the bathroom just waiting. Which sucks because to day I have to go in to work (didn't have to yesterday because of the frigid -48 degree wind chill) Today I'm supposed to stop by my doctors office and get a work release but since I'm throwing up I'll probably get there and get sent to the er. At this point I'm really worried about my job and my sanity. Pretty sure next step is home health. It sucks because no one in my family got sick when they were pregnant. My grandma, mom, and aunts all said they were sick or nauseous for maybe a week at most and usually just tired. Lucky me right?!

Amandine23 · January 2014

Ah, that is unlucky!!! When my mom was sick she was the only woman in her family who had ever had such a pregnancy, so she definitely felt alone/very strange. I guess there is always a first?

My sister and I know where we get it/should have expected it (although I had grown up my whole life hoping I didn't get those genes. I guess now I know I have them. sigh) Also, I've realized that people who haven't had HG or don't know anyone who has had it don't understand AT ALL. My friends/co-workers think I'm exaggerating or that I just have normal MS but am a complete wimp. Even my MIL, who is an incredibly sweet lady and a nurse, just doesn't get it...She had 4 kids and never experienced anything like this.

I'm really sorry about your job worries.

That is by far what is most stressful to me, because I am falling further and further behind with work...but my boss has been moderately understanding. I'm hoping to go back ASAP, but I have a long commute, and honestly the thought of driving or taking the train so long makes me very nauseated still.... Can you get put on temporary disability? You can't lose your job if you are on disability, can you? (I don't actually know, but maybe it's something to look into.) Hope you start feeling better soon and/or get some better nausea management ASAP.

MrsCrouch90 · January 2014

Just wanted to update all of you who have been checking on me. I was in the ER for 8 days and just got out yesterday. My doctor was able to some how magically get the pharmacy to push throw my prescription for Zofran even though the insurance told me no multiple times. So now I'm home and have my medicine and I'm able to get up an walk around the house for a little bit. My doctor still won't give me a work release, luckily my boss is still being pretty understanding. She keeps telling me "not to rush to get back, your health is far more important then anything going on here" just not sure how long that will last. Oh and I've now dropped 15 pounds since the beginning of my pregnancy which mean I get to go in today for an appointment to get weighed... Blah.

emy730 · January 2014

I'm so glad to hear that you were at least able to get some Zofran and that your boss is being so understanding.

I hope that you start to feel better soon!

Lindahl13 · January 2014

Glad they gave you more zofran, but sorry you're still struggling! Sending good vibes!

HunterandAndrea · January 2014

Oy in the hospital twice this week for IVs - but they sent me home each time. To stay overnight must be brutal!

bgoodbpar · January 2014

I understand what you're going through. I was actually out on home hospital care for my IVs etc. after my first two trips. It was much easier than having to go to ER every other day. I'm glad you got your zofran. I got to do my zofran happy dance today after picking up my prescription after days without it lol. With DS1 I was magically better at 17 week exactly and I was thinking this time around I don't know how I am going to make it that far but as hard as it is just take it one day at a time and those weeks will pass. Positive vibes your way

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