Hyperemesis Support

[LucindaE]

We need a new thread.

I hope everyone suffering from the Horrors of Hyperemesis will find this thread useful as a source of support and information.

There's no TMI on here - can't be by definition - and nobody should feel ashamed of moaning as much as they feel the need to.

I used to include extracts from MOH's wonderful website
sites.google.com/site/pregnancysicknesssos/
but I think that makes this link less visible so am merely putting the link. The information on this site is invaluable for sufferers, with information about medications, coping strategies, hospital admissions, useful links, advice for family members, and much more.

I would like to thank MOH MOP Ovaltine bluebirdsunshine (I think she's changed her nickname) Fluffy, Horsey Kalidasa, Nannyl and Everyone who has given such invaluable support and advice on previous threads.

Remember when you are at your worst, 'This Too Shall Pass'. It really will.

There really is no excuse then tired. Wonder if he finds the pressure if responsibility stressful ie child=pressure, someone to be responsible for? My DH had funny turns during preg with both of ours, can't say I've seen him much this time as been in bed. I was upset yesterday as he didn't engage at all during birthday tea for DS and actually went out half way through to put sprinkler on???!! Men, I will never truly understand them! I feel so weak today, brushing my hair was exhausting! Back in bed whilst DM watches boys. Thank god for family eh?! Hope everyone else managing ok?

How is Everyone? I hope not suffering too horribly and OH's not being too impossible.
wavesandsmiles I am still incredulous about how well you have handled the split with ex OH.
No dehyration, I hope, no admissions?
Lucinda
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lucinda, everyone!! I have left the house!!! Got a lift to a birthday party at a soft play place with my DS 1 and 2!! Ok I sat on the sofa the whole time but I went!!!! Amazed!! Only downside was people telling me thorormkng sickness stories and me thinking, just do one, this was not MS! Praying it lasts and I dont suffer tonight and also that all is ok? Do you think I should be worried that I feel so ok today? X

yay!!! that's so good hyper!

Hyper Congratulations, everyone worries when it eases a little, having prayed for it to, only natural, but usually groundless. How annoying about those ms stories, lol.
Lucinda
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Another case of projectile vomiting for me last night and this morning. Feel so rubbish and feels like I'm going backwards...going to call in sick tomorrow. I don't care anymore! :(

No admissions this weekend for me had another good patch in the middle of the day each day. (Well, use of the word good is relative of course!). Managing to keep somethinbg down each day.

Great news hyperhelpmum. Morning sickness stories/advice so annoying though!

reebok that is rubbish, you poor thing, of course you should take the time off

Poor you Reebok are you over doing it? I'm feeling sick as a dog again! Two steps forward, two steps back. Nature of the beast that is HG. If you can rest up for a whole day. It seems to work for me ie don't shower unless you want to, rest in bed or on sofa. Stay flat as much as you can. It might work? Hope everyone else surviving. Really thought I might manage a proper meal tonight but no way now. So frustrating .

Hello all hope your all feeling better :) looking for some support, having a bad weekend :( I never knew something could make you feel so emotionally/physically/mentally exhausted. My OH smiled at me today and I just broke down in tears, its like i can't believe its possible to actually feel this nauseous and being sick will at most bring alittle relief for about an hour if im lucky. I've been in bed all weekend and the thought of going into work on Tuesday just makes me want to cry again. I feel like im at my wits end and dont know where to turn for help.

Oh no, it looks like there's a lot of suffering going on, with some light at the end of the tunnnel for Hyper and Tired. Reebok and Sprite you poor things, I don't think either of you should be going in to work at all. Sprite can the dr sign you off again? Are you getting enough liquids? You know my obsession with kesostix, not sure if you have them. I scrolled through the thread, I wonder if different meds from buccastem (or however it's spelt) might help, too. Reebok It is too mean of the Hyperemesis to play this cat and mouse game with you. How long before maternity leave?
Sorry to anyone cross posted/ rudely overlooked.
Lucinda
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I'm going to phone the midwife tomorrow as its getting to the point where its a struggle to eat anything and even though I haven't been throwing up alot I do feel constantly thirsty despite always having something to sip on. The buccastem seems to make me more drowsy then anything else so im going to ask about different meds. I am hoping to get signed off to get some proper rest but have a sneaking suspicion the dr wont think im bad enough (although just getting out of bed to take a bath makes me feel weak and shaky)

Thanks everyone. Hyper, I think it is possible that I'm over doing it and therefore having a relapse. Have had relapses before and found that you're right...if I do nothing all day, I can feel slightly better. So that's all I've been doing today. Laying in bed...staring at the ceiling.

Lucinda, I haven't got too long until mat leave. I think it's around 6 and a half weeks minus the half term holiday. Don't know if I will make it though. I can imagine my bosses face tomorrow when I call in sick...as you probably recall, she wasn't supportive when I was signed off and practically forced me to come back to work. Not long...counting the days until my due date is helping....hurry up already!!! Hugs to all and hopefully the suffering will end for us all soon! X

Hi all - just checking in quickly. Ketones spiked again thursday/friday, so was at hospital both those days. My DCs were really, REALLY moody yesterday so I took a day off (bleurgh) and was up again today. The PICC line is marvellous though, such a joy to have no more cannulas, and it doesn't hurt, and the problems have settled down. Only another 13 or so weeks to go

I'm not really handling the split with DH so well. Find myself in tears very often, and struggling to manage the house and the children myself. Although he isn't their dad, he did a lot, as their own dad is not on the scene at all. He left where we live 4.5 years ago and we don't even know where he lives now. So it is a huge struggle, especially as I am trying to keep the house tidy-ish for the lodgers.

Tomorrow I will be back up. I thought of trying to add up the amount of time I've been in hospital but it would depress me, so I am just taking things a day at a time.

Oh Sprite you poor thing. I totally sympathise. Only a week ago I was in floods on our kitchen, faint, dizzy, confused saying I wanted a termination. I had been in bed 4 weeks, in hospital twice and like you was not being that sick but felt tormented and desperate with nausea. Get on to your GP ASAP tomorrow and ask for something else. TBH mine wasn't sorted until I had hospital admission and got ondansetron but I think my GP mucked up by saying I didn't need anything so once sickness got hold it was out of control. Week 6,7,8 were the worst. I'm now 10+2 and although still feel pretty ill life is more bearable and in last two days have actually left the house. I have to say the days I don't shower (not often) I feel noticeably better. It's really odd. Not sure if it's smell of soap or movement but I feel so ill when I shower! Poor you reebok, try and ignore manager, if they don't understand that's their prob. Not easy though. waves you continue to amaze and inspire me x

Thanks hyperhelpmum, I know it sounds awful but knowing someone else has been where I am kinda helps alittle. I've definitely decided that the buccastem dont work as I took them, then felt extremely nauseous for about 2 hours before throwing up til my stomach hurt :( the vomiting seems to be getting more frequent too now, instead of every other day its now everyday and is making my throat bleed alittle

Sprite that sounds terrible. Sending you a gentle hug. Buccustom didn't work on me either. Made the nausea worse so have had to put up with cyclizine which frankly is rubbish but helps a bit. I think you need to go back to doc and force them to give you something better.

Hyper I remember that feeling of wanting a termination. I got so depressed and frankly suicidal at one point. Luckily the lovely ladies on here recognised that I wasn't in the right mind set and recommended seeing a councillor which I did. It helped me realise it was the illness making me feel like that and took away the guilt of having such thoughts.

Waves, I'm so sorry that you've got it extra tough. It's bad enough having HG. We are all here to support you though. Stay strong Hun. X

oh sprite you poor thing, I really feel for you. definitely speak to doctor or midwife tomorrow. buccastem didn't work for me either but stronger stuff has definitely made a difference. I| also wonder if you are dehydrated and could do with a trip to hospital for some IV fluids. don't try to brave it out, they really will help. I didn't have any last time and I am finding this time so much easier as a result of hospital treatment and proper meds. take care of yourself and yes I think you are too ill for work!

reebok is there anyone you can talk to about your horrible boss? I have had a boss like that, the pressure can be horrendous, I really feel for you but do put yourself first

hyper yes showers are often my low point of the day too, not sure why but that is often the worst bit for me.

waves you are doing amazingly well, I know it must be hard now but this is the hardest it will be, and somehow you are coping despite everything. rant away whenever you need. and each day that goes by is a day closer to the end of this miserable time. glad the picc line has settled in now at least .

Sprite I think we all agree you need something else. I went to GP and said I have not weed since yesterday lunch time (exaggerate if need be though you prob won't have to) and say you cannot drink or keep fluids down. They should admit you and sort you out. I suffered through DS1 and ended up loosing nearly 2 stone by 12 weeks. I was too scared to take meds due to an allergic reaction I'd had to another anti emetic years before. I'm so relieved it's been sorted and have some Ok patches in the day now. Not everyday but it's helped. Good luck and keep us posted x

Sprite Do please ask for an emergency appointment, or if all else fails, go to a and e, it is most likely you are dehydrated if you haven't kept down much liquid for over twenty four hours - do you feel muddle headed, dry skin, eyes and mouth, maybe with headache, urine scanty and dark if you haven't got the kesostix to test?Don't be embarrased about making a fuss - people on here always underestimate how ill they are.
Reebok Poor you, that manager makes me feel [red]. I believe you can't be descriminated against with pregnancy related illness, it can't be used against you in assessments, etc but you would never think so the way some managers carry on. Can you get another sick note?
wavesandsmiles Hugs, it is only normal to cry about it, but you coped with things despite being so ill, I don't know how you did it, getting lodgers, dealing with practical details. I hope the IV makes you feel a bit better today.
Tired So agree with all your comments. How is the frequency of the sickness now?
Hyper?

Hope I haven't ignored anyone.
Lucinda
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Hi all hope today has been kind to you all, and to those who are feeling rough I hope it gets better. I have spent all afternoon in the hospital, not fun :( spoke to my midwife who said I needed to get checked out. I'm not dehydrated enough to be admitted but I have been told if I get any worse (please god,no) that I may have to go in for fluids. They also gave me cyclazine to try instead of the buccastem but she said if they help, they'll only help with the throwing up and not the nausea, which is the thing im struggling to cope with. Anyway I called up work and explained that I won't be in tomorrow and already have Wednesday booked as Holliday so hopefully more rest and the cyclizine may help, fingers crossed!

Sprite Poor you, that constant nausea is very hard to bear. How many weeks along did you say you are? You may be at the worst stage. I think they might have arranged a sick note- I do so hope that the cyclazine helps and it does for a fair number, though others have to comhine it with ondansetron.
Lucinda
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sprite poor you! I really hope the cyclizine helps. I am on two different ones now but they really have made a difference and let me keep some food and drink down. Agree the nausea is horrible too though.

Hope everyone is having a 'good' day today

I think I might be through the worst now as I am having a few 'good' hours everyday. I am so grateful to everyone on here for getting me through the darkest days. Still not sure me and dh will recover but at least I can see light at the end of the hyperemesis tunnel I think. I am going to keep lurking if that's ok though as I desperately want to hear happy baby news from each of you

lucinda (and others who check in from time to time) can I say thank you for all your words of encouragement and advice, it makes a big difference when suffering from something so dramatic and misunderstood

Just popping in to wish you all well. I am thinking of you all suffering this terrible illness.

I have come off the meds and am much much better, although I am still sick often in the evenings, the rest of the day is fine. I was 16 weeks yesterday.

Best wishes to you all and lots of hugs.

Morning all. Hoping to find you all feeling a bit better. tired how many weeks are you now? I'm also noticing a big improvement on cyclizine and ondansetron at 10 weeks + 3. I am still sick once a day and feel terrible nausea about twice a day but having some much better patches and even managed some proper food last night! ( white rice and a spring roll?!) bit worried as I suffered until 28 weeks with other two but then didn't take meds. sprite I really hope the cyclizine helps. I found it did nothing for nausea and of that is your main symptom you may need to get ondansetron (the holy grail in my eyes!) hoping everyone is feeling ok. IT still live in fear of the moments I feel awful but fingers crossed I'm through the worst.

Sorry suffered until 18 weeks! Typo !