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34 weeks pregnant and still being sick a lot - normal?

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iamwhaticallpregnant · 01/01/2013 16:22

Hello all
I am 34 weeks preg and find that i am being horribly sick nearly every night. i barely eat anything and when i have dinner (early) an hour later I have unbearable heartburn. nothing relieves this (tried milk yogurt rice pudd and gavisvon) and then i will cough which will make me throw up. i feel sick most of the time - whether i eat or not - and everytime i cough i have to really concentrate on my breathinh or i'll be sick.

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iamwhaticallpregnant · 01/01/2013 16:25

*breathing
i have no appetite and can usually only sleep or get relief once I have thrown up.
i am so fed up of feeling so bad. i havent had the wonderful eating joy of pregnancy and i have lost lots of weight.
is this normal? my midwife never ever weighs me and i dont weigh myself but i swear i am smaller now than before preg. also she said my bump was small but didnt seem worried.
anyone relate?

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sundaesundae · 01/01/2013 16:27

Go and see your GP, sounds like severe reflux for which they can prescribe you something. Definitely needs looking at.

worsestershiresauce · 01/01/2013 17:20

I had this to the point where the heart burn had damaged my oesophagus and I was vomiting blood. The GP has prescribed me ranitidine and finally I can sleep without vomiting in the night.

Definitely see your GP. I only did because DH basically put me in the car and took me there, and he was right. You don't want to start your labour exhausted, sleep deprived and mal-nourished, it's tough enough without that.

GreenOlives · 01/01/2013 18:14

Definitely sounds like nasty reflux vomiting and you need something prescribing for it. Im on Ranitidine and its amazing! I've gone from vomiting around 3 times a day to maybe 3 times a week and im enjoying all foods and normal size portions again! (im 32 weeks) Get yourself to the Gp pronto! Smile

iamwhaticallpregnant · 01/01/2013 18:21

thanks all. i will be at the GP tomorrow because i just cant take this anymore. i can feel it coming on now and i am just so fed up i could cry.

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Kveta · 01/01/2013 18:23

I stopped feeling sick/being sick bang on 41 weeks last time, coincidentally the day DD arrived! It was a miserable pregnancy.

But midwife said it is sadly normal :( not long now, although it probably feels never ending for you at the moment!

iamwhaticallpregnant · 03/01/2013 16:36

Just a quick note to say
THANK YOU SO MUCH
I went to the doctor (who wasnt going to give me anything at all) so I quoted her Ranitidine from you and she prescribed it for me!!! It is the 2nd day of taking it and I have not only managed to eat 2 meals a day (as opposed to half of one) but I also managed to keep them both down! I am so relieved/happy I could cry! And i slept a whole night.
THANK YOU SO MUCH XXX

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GreenOlives · 03/01/2013 18:11

Grin Grin Grin Grin Great news! It truly is a wonder drug!

worsestershiresauce · 04/01/2013 09:30

That's fantastic! I also slept right through last night, after a proper dinner as well. It's fab Smile

iamwhaticallpregnant · 04/01/2013 11:47

It feels so strange. I am ravonous - for the first time since getting pregnant. I ate THREE meals yesterday and today i am starving. I am sleeping through the night - the difference is unbelievable. My toilet must miss me!

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worsestershiresauce · 04/01/2013 14:16

Your toilet can take a hike. It's had too much of your time already Grin

So glad you're feeling ok now.

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