Please tell me its all ok! Tummy upset?

[Cosmo89]

Blatant plea for handholding and I apologise, seems I'm always asking for something...

I feel absolutely dreadful but don't know quite how to describe it. Sorry. (I'm 25 weeks.)

Went to bed last night feeling very very full after a small dinner, too full - uncomfortably so. Woke this morning with the same feeling but worse - feeling like I'm so full I'm going to be sick, all the time, like I'm always on the verge of it - but only burp (nice) when I feel it is coming - or the kind of fullness you only get with constipation.

Was working today so struggled in (thinking just a bit constiptated) but had to go home at lunch as it got worse. Now I'm feeling hot and cold, and headachey - can't decide whether thats the weather or me - but I feel hot to my touch and cold at teh same time. I think I might be dehydrated slightly, as I can't tolerate too much water otherwise my stomach hurts.

Midwife told me just to drink fluids and watch how I'm feeling but I'm not particularly consoled - not her fault, just that I'm working away from home and there really is just me to look after myself, which is making me anxious. I hate phoning up DP and sounding pathetic over the phone; there is nothing he can do.

Is this a bug? Food poisoning (surely I would be throwing up)? Indigestion? Baby?

Anyone had similar? - that would reassure me! Always good to know you're not out there on your own. I think the LO is ok - has been doing some bounces and kicks (though not as often as perhaps normal but I dont' tend to be so watchful of him this time of day) so I think all is fine in that department.

Just plain miserable.

Probably just indigestion or constipation. Try pepermint tea. Avoid foods that bloat you. Like salty things and bread.
If in doubt get seen. No point worrying yourself sick when there's probably a simple explination.

Sorry to be so graphic, but have you managed to have "movement" yet? It's just that you mention you may be a bit constipated, and what you are describing is EXACTLY how I felt every time I was constipated (although I didn't know that's what was causing my symptoms at the time). I am currently 32 weeks, but am now taking regular doses of lactulose. However, whenever I was "bunged up" I would get terrible sweats and shivers and really felt that I was coming down with an infection of some sort. I would also feel very light-headed, queasy, and just plain weird. I discovered that when I finally managed to pass something all the symptoms would disappear - which was a massive relief!

have you been to toliet lately....

also keep an eye on you tempurature, and if it goes to high pop down to local hospital.

stick on a DVD try to get some rest

Hey - thanks for replying.
No but I went quite recently, yesterday?, and I didn't eat a lot of food yesterday...seems odd that I would be bunged up so quickly. Wondered if LO is pushing against my stomach/intestines in a new growth spurt though, which might explain the fullness/constipation - doesn't feel like much is going on down that way to be honest. Gas (and quite a bit of it) goes up and out, not down and out if you see what I mean - so bunged I suppose would be the word.
Oh..I hope he's ok. Rationally, I know everything is probably fine but my rational brain hasn't got the head seat at the table today.

I find that when I'm really constipated like that a very gentle walk round can help get things moving. Even if it's just walking around the living room while I'm watching TV. To me it sounds more like indigestion, but that's only from my own personal experience. Best of luck though, hope you start feeling better soon.

hello cosmo hand hold and hug here i would hate to be on my own feeling groggy, but your alright cause we are all here! hmmm there are some bugs around. try and drink lots of warm water and rest and it you think temp is high get checked out. let us know how your doing..

Thanks surfmama- gladly receiving the hug- Rather weepy.
Temperature check might have to wait for Boots to open tomorrow but have taken paracetomol and drinking water.
Downloadrd 'in time' to keep my mind off things; must be sick.