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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 01/04/2013 18:03

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.

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Pollaidh · 11/04/2013 22:06

Well, today was a bit odd. I've been feeling quite chipper (for HG) since recovering from last week's hospital admission, which was particularly unpleasant. I went for a routine check-up today and got admitted instead, which was a bit of a surprise. I got some fluids in and came home. Also recognition from GP and hospital doctor that last week's admission to a general surgery ward was a bad idea (but in the overcrowded state of the hospital last week I reckon I was lucky to get anything).

This experience though was so much better than last week's and in line with my excellent earlier admission - an absolutely lovely doctor from maternity, advice and treatment in line with best practice, lovely nurses, everyone knew what HG was, a quiet room away from the hordes even though it was in a&e. Treatment couldn't have been better.

TiredFeet · 12/04/2013 10:06

waves I am so sorry to hear how complicated it all is for you. I too wish your notsoDH could have to suffer the symptoms instead of you!
I wish I had some advice but I don't but I hope it helps to know you can come on here and vent whenever you need to.

dh is about to go on a trip away for a few days, I'm very nervous, we have family here to help on Saturday and sunday but there will be no one to help with DS if I get ill on Monday and Tuesday. I'm a bit fed up with him for going really. I know its for work but I suspect if he explained they would find some flexibility. Luckily DS is booked into nursery for all day Monday and for Tuesday afternoon, but it is still a 20 minute drive to his nursery.

Haylebop12 · 12/04/2013 10:26

How is everyone feeling today?

I started throwing up again yesterday but not as bad as previous. Had docs appt this morning but as predicted ketones were trace. She decided to inject me with stemetil in the hope I cane whom control myself again. Really hope it works.

Anyone have experience of stemetil? It has been talked about before when looking at alternative medication but always been kept on cyclizine.

wavesandsmiles · 12/04/2013 13:25

Glad to hear you had a good experience yesterday poll

I'm on litre 2 of fluids now, but should be finished just in time to get the DCs from school. The general consensus here is that, having passed 24 weeks, I'm unlikely to improve hugely, so the daily visits are continuing indefinitely. It's a bit disheartening, but I'm reassured that they are taking very good care of me, and everyone is ever so friendly. I'm presently curled up in an armchair under a warm duvet with the drip chugging through, and my current book, "three in a bed, the benefits of co-sleeping with your baby" on the table next to me.

I daren't try to add up just how much time I've spent in hospital so far, I just hope that they are speedy ish with the IVs over the weekend as the DCs are getting pretty bored of being up here now!

honeymoonmum · 12/04/2013 15:16

Poor you tired I know exactly what you mean re fearing being left alone with DS. It's awful how this leaves you feeling totally incapacitated and unable to care for your children. I only had from 7-10 am this morning alone and was dreading it but actually was ok. Do you have friends who could help drop off/ pick up your son? waves glad to hear you able to relax and be comfy whilst having IV. Having a slightly better day here and managed lunch with kids and mum (toast!) but first meal I have say down to in weeks. Anyone else feel very dizzy? Is it the meds, time in bed or what?

TiredFeet · 12/04/2013 15:36

waves that sounds like a good book, a good way of remembering the good times to come Smile. How old are your DCs? Must be really tough. I can understand you worry about them being in with you at the weekend. Are the hospital staff supportive about it all?

TiredFeet · 12/04/2013 15:41

honeymoonmum yes I have horrible dizzy moments especially if DS wants carrying about at all.

Pollaidh · 12/04/2013 15:57

Dizziness can be down to (1) low blood sugar or (2) dehydration.
Dizziness is common even in normal pregnancies (especially when you stand up suddenly), but I believe HG makes it worse as obviously we're all low on fluids and sugar.

I'm dizzy so much that I wouldn't dream of driving, and have avoided going out with my toddler in case I faint and she runs in the road or something. Doctor thinks it's probably the fact I'm permanently somewhat dehydrated.

honeymoonmum · 13/04/2013 11:59

Anyone around? I'm feeling so ill and alone with this. It's so hard :(

BoyMeetsWorld · 13/04/2013 12:04

Hi honey,

I'm here. Lying in bed as couldn't face going out with DH & DS :(

How are you doing? Where are you at the moment? X

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 12:07

Hi honey I'm here too. Feel free to rant if you need to!

I am Stuck in bed Sad can't even keep my meds down today. Just tried an ice lolly, hoping that stays down. DH is getting really cross and frustrated with me, even though his parents are here to help out!

Hi boy how are you doing? Is the pain any less?

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 12:08

pollaidh that sounds tough x

BoyMeetsWorld · 13/04/2013 12:11

Hi Tired,

Well...I tried Windeze & peppermint tea yesterday (goodness knows how I kept that down - I hate peppermint tea!) and it has actually really helped the pain. I do still have some worrying lower cramping but im praying the agonising ones were just wind. Next scan on weds anyway :)

Aww my DH is a bit the same. Is yours not being supportive at all? Mine has moments of trying - but his way of trying, bless him, is mainly to be all over me with hugs & kisses which I just can't cope with right now or ignore me completely. & then those rare moments where I can venture downstairs, I find the lounge a tip :( poor DS is the one quite ruffled by mummy lying around like an invalid.

How's the lolly staying down? Think I'm going to try the frozen grapes trick later...

X

Haylebop12 · 13/04/2013 12:12

Hi honey, here too, currently in a and e as I too am not keeping any meds down.

Rant away x

BoyMeetsWorld · 13/04/2013 12:13

Oh no Hayle - have they rigged you up to some lovely fluids? I think the next Thread of this we'd better rename The Human Pincushion Club as we're all spending so much find getting needled and pumped with fluids! Hope you're getting well cared for x

honeymoonmum · 13/04/2013 12:22

Hi all and thanks for responses. I'm in bed feeling shit, mum taken boys out and should be in sunny Portugal with DH relaxing and enjoying self. So fed up and upset with constant nausea and just feel so trapped and like I can't stand another day of this crap. Best wishes and thoughts to you all. Mental note, do not look into future, makes me weep with despair that this may go on another 7 months. Let's rename thread, living in hell. Moan over (sniffs and wipes eyes mournfully)

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 12:24

Ohhh no hayle sorry to hear that, on the plus side hopefully you will feel a bit better when the fluids kick in
Hope you have got something to read/do to pass the time?

boy he is being a bit of a twat about it all. Wanted to go off cycling this morning I said could it not wait till his parents get here as I am not keeping anything down and it would be rubbish for DS, and Dh threw a big tantrum. He also is having the odd tantrum at night if he has to get up for Ds instead of me. Bit fed up of it all Sad. Ds doesntt like it much either but has been cheered up by his grandparents coming to play.

Didn't know about frozen grapes!

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 12:27

honeymoon how horrible to know you should be in portugal Sad

I am meant to be taking Ds to jersey in two weeks time, I need to ring and get the ferry tickets cancelled/ postponed but it is going to feel so horrible having to do that

honeymoonmum · 13/04/2013 12:53

tired my DH was just the same when I was ill with DS1 and sulked throughout my whole 22 weeks of hell. He once yelled at me ' if I'd wanted a wife who was ill the whole time I'd have gone to a fucking hospice on the pull' we had just got married hence my nickname on here! This time he seems to be a bit better though I get little sympathy, he tries to stay away from me if he can! I just think if he can't 'fix' it he can't deal with it!

wavesandsmiles · 13/04/2013 12:57

tired hope you get your trip rescheduled ok? I live in guernsey Smile

I'm feeling tender, just had a picc line inserted by the on call anaesthetist as my veins are not coping with cannulas very well at all anymore. Was a bit scary but it's in now. Apparently my veins are less than half the expected width due to the ongoing dehydration.

Sorry to all with OH problems. Mine left altogether a few weeks ago after being a total arse for months.

24 +4 weeks and still hoping for an end to this, my consultant clearly less optimistic hence Picc line Sad

honeymoonmum · 13/04/2013 13:06

waves you are so brave. Keep strong. No words except we understand some of what you are going through x

MOH100 · 13/04/2013 13:12

I just wanted to give you some good news about hyperemesis treatment in the UK. The Royal College of Obs and Gynae is producing green top guidelines which will give guidance to doctors about the treatment of HG. I'm taking part in the working group producing the draft guidelines as a patient representative. Amongst other things, I want to make sure there is a strong statement that HG is not at psychosomatic condition. I've set up a survey at sites.google.com/site/pregnancysicknesssos/surveys/survey-on-attitudes?pli=1

which is to record instances where women have been told, or implied to, by healthcare professionals that HG is a mental health condition. Any comment to suggest that if you improve your mood the HG will improve, or that you're a drama queen and its not that bad.

Please could you fill in the survey if you have any comments to report which have been said to you in the UK (all countries in great britain and northern ireland) and were in the past 5 years - I want to be able to say that this is a current, not a historical problem. Thanks.

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 13:23

waves that doesn't sound pleasant at all. I think you are coping amazingly well.
Oh Guernsey is lovely!! I have (distant) family there and visited a few years ago. I loved it so much I wanted to move there! My brother lives in Jersey now and I was really

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 13:25

Looking forward to visitng them. I love all the channel islands, we have sailed to Herm, Sark and Alderney as well, would like to go again with Ds. Very envious of you living there!

TiredFeet · 13/04/2013 13:28

M0H100 thank you for posting the survey. It sounds like a good idea. I haven't actually had any negative comments as such but I do wish my Gp's last time I had hyperemesis had referred me to hospital/tested for ketones, but I was just prescribed buccastem and left to get on with it. This time round all medical staff have been supportive, I feel really lucky.