Sever morning sickness

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

Wondering if there is anyone else there who has been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. I am having problems keeping any foods or drinks down. My nuasua gets so bad that it will wake me up at night. I continue to get dehydrated to needing IVs. This is my first baby.

psherman42wwsa · October 2016

I'm not in the same situation but that sounds awful. I hope it passes for you soon !!

jdebaie · October 2016

I was like this with my first baby. I was eventually put on Zofran which worked like a charm. I hope you find relief soon!!

pshaortao · October 2016

No experience with HG but I do have a could IRL friends that went through it with all pregnancies (2 and 3). Have you been officially diagnosed so you can get the proper care? I will reach out to one of them later when I get a chance to if you'd like.

kat81 · October 2016

This doesn't describe me but I'm following your post because my ms has been worse this time around than the previous two. It's not particularly acute (so definitely not nearly as bad as yours!!) but it's sticking around for an awfully long time, for what I'm used to. It's really getting to me that I'm debilitated (even just a bit) every single day by this, and I'm almost 12 weeks along. I know some people suffer for the whole pregnancy, but for me in the past it vastly improved by 10 weeks. Mine is better than it was at 9 weeks but not enough better for relief. I'm curious about things like Zofran that have helped people. I feel as though these symptoms are affecting my health because I'm feeling unable to exercise or eat properly.

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

If zofran helps you that you are doing better that I am. Doctors have me on it along with b6 and metoclopramide. I have another appt tomorrow with my ob. Husband and I hope that we can find something so that I can get out of bed and do simple things like go into a store without running to the parking lot to vomit.

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

Anyone with advice please post. I feel like I am going crazy.

pshaortao · October 2016

Have you talked to your ob about it? If so, what did he/she say? Its crucial that you stay hydrated throughout your pregnancy

tenfour · October 2016

Ugh, SO sorry to hear this! This is my 3rd, and I'm wondering why I am putting myself through this pure hell again! I don't have HG but am vomiting daily and am extremely useless at work and and at home with my two kids. My poor husband! Are you taking any meds yet? How far along are you? Would love to know what's helping everyone else, if anything. I'm taking diclegis but not sure it's making a dent anymore. I'm eating a lot of saltines and starlight mints, but not sure those are helping anymore either. I'm just miserable .

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

I have been to my ob her on call and a doctor from the er. There are 3 Doctors involved trying to find out what to do. The finally came up with the diagnosis yesterday. The nurse at my obs office keeps telling me that I am fine and don't need to come in. That's when I went to the er, the doctor there got in contact with my ob and she said she wants to see me this isn't normal. She really needs new nurses.

inomniaparatus2 · October 2016

I was not diagnosed with HG but mine was so bad I couldn't keep anything down and was puking 15+ times a day so my doc put me on diclegis. It has helped significantly. I take two at night, it contains vitamin and whatever in one pill so cuts down taking more. I still get sick every once in awhile but I'm back to 80-90% vs staying in bed puking all day. I hope you can get something to help you out.

SKZW · October 2016

@Knottie21988941
Hang in there! It sounds like you're moving in the right direction, with getting the ER doc to address your concerns and getting in to see your OB soon. I don't have any advice other than to def see your OB ASAP and follow her advice. (She'll prob give you these anyway but:) Ask her for specific recommendations about water amounts, foods to attempt, and techniques to try. Write down everything she says so you can refer to it later and not rely on your brain (which is super preoccupied with your stomach at the moment). Hang in there and do your best! Keep us posted on your progress and we hope you feel better quick!

pshaortao · October 2016

Since a diagnosis was just made yesterday, thats a great start. It sounds like youre processing it still. The main thing is to advocate for yourself. I believe that the friend I am willing to reach out to is part of a facebook group for moms who are going theough it so you could probably search for that if you're a FB user. You will probably find a lot of information there firsthand

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

Have to be careful what I do on Facebook. We are not telling anyone till Christmas because we live out of state from all our family.

pshaortao · October 2016

I totally understand! I can see if its a secret group so nobody can see anything about it on your page. Just let me know

pshaortao · October 2016

I sent my friend a private message telling her I had a friend who was just diagnosed with HG and was seeking support. Here is what she said so far:

" I have a couple of questions. How far along is she? How severe is her HG? I would tell her being proactive about getting treatment is the most important thing. Such as going in for IV fluids and asking for lactated ringer bags with vitamins put into them. They're referred to as "banana bags" sometimes. Since she's probably not getting much nutrition those bags will help her and the baby. Also suggest using anti-nausea meds. Because at this point, a drug free pregnancy isn't realistic, the number one priority is to help mama keep nutrients down for the baby so neither mama or baby becomes malnourished. If she finds a safe food that she can keep down, eat it. Even if it's fast food. Any food is better than nothing. There's so much more I can address but I think that's a good starting point. I'm part of a great HG support group so whenever she's ready to join. I'll be more than happy to add her. Tell her she's not alone and I'm more than happy."

I hope that is helpful at the least!

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

I am 9 weeks along and unsure how sever it's considered

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

I did send you a private message

Wildflowers and Ferns · October 2016

I don't have very severe MS, but following because I have found that oddly it's getting markedly WORSE the last week or so, when I was expecting that at this point, 11w, it should start to subside.

Knottie21988941 · October 2016

I'm 9 weeks and it's just getting worse

Hansolosparka · October 2016

Hi- I also have severe nausea and have been on prescription medication from about 5 weeks. I'm on zofran, diclegis, and phenergan- each several times a day. It's made life live able although I do still feel nauseous pretty often. With my first pregnancy my nausea lasted until 20 weeks but it's so much worse this time that I don't know how long to expect it to last. My doctor said that if I'm thinking about going to the ER for some relief, then I should go. I called the nurses line initially and they were able to call in a prescription for me- I would ask for that because spending more time until your appt feeling like crap is going to be physically and emotionally draining. If what they give you doesn't work, keep asking and trying different combinations.

Good luck- I'm so sorry you're suffering and I hope you get some relief soon.

tenfour · October 2016

Hansolosparka said:

Hi- I also have severe nausea and have been on prescription medication from about 5 weeks. I'm on zofran, diclegis, and phenergan- each several times a day. It's made life live able although I do still feel nauseous pretty often. With my first pregnancy my nausea lasted until 20 weeks but it's so much worse this time that I don't know how long to expect it to last. My doctor said that if I'm thinking about going to the ER for some relief, then I should go. I called the nurses line initially and they were able to call in a prescription for me- I would ask for that because spending more time until your appt feeling like crap is going to be physically and emotionally draining. If what they give you doesn't work, keep asking and trying different combinations.

Good luck- I'm so sorry you're suffering and I hope you get some relief soon.

Fwiw my first lasted till 20 weeks also and my second was so much worse but ended at 16 weeks. I think this time is maybe slightly better than last time although still brutal so praying it ends early

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