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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 15/10/2013 19:53

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 and Everyone who has given such invaluable support and advice on this and on previous threads.

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

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Tallyra · 26/10/2013 14:02

they thought I had twins every time, and it never was. it's another old wives tale to keep normal people from thinking about hg.

Meerka · 26/10/2013 16:16

totes, amazed you can keep going on your own, glad its a bit better!

Yes to really struggling with teeth. I can clean them in the morning just, though it brings on retching, but evening no way. Can't even manage mouthwash. Normally very meticulous about that so it's just horrid.

jen so pleased to hear things ended well. My man is quite a bit younger too and so I avoided thinking of him romantically but it happened in the end. It's lovely you got a good job, man, and baby on the way :)

Bezzabelle · 26/10/2013 19:19

Just ate chicken mcnuggets,,,,,best meal I've had for 2 weeks!

eggybrokenoff · 26/10/2013 19:26

why is the junk stuff so much easier to stomach?! ive not had a vitamin in weeks (cept folic acid).

i am wiped. had kids on my own from 6-7today - dh completely out of it. got really sick cooking for them (was only soup and toast) and lo still noy right at all. v stressful and exhausting (i realise not as bad as what sone of you are dealing with). bath and bed for me as the little cherubs will not respect the supposed extra hour in bed rule!!

SicknSpan · 26/10/2013 21:07

Just had teeny portion of chicken korma and lemon tart. Was so nice! Feeling unbelievably full though, and they were really very small portions. Will need to sit still for a while to make sure it stays in.

bezza I think a curry or chicken nuggets sound totally nutritious!

eggy hope dp recovers soon to give you some help

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Totesamazeballs · 27/10/2013 10:07

Good tip Champagne, thanks! I can clean the fronts of my teeth by brimming like a Cheshire Cat but as soon as I try and open my mouth wider, it's gag time.

Eggy - I hope your DH is better today.

Has the hour change meant super early mornings for everyone?

DS and I for the day again as DH has to make some furniture. Feeling very horrible mouth tastey today - think its tiredness. DS has a cold and woke at half four. He valiantly tried to get back to sleep but it was too hard. Poor chap.

High winds are set to hit tomorrow for us. DH is going to store away our wheelie bins in case. I don't remember the last storm so not sure what to expect. I hope the horses will be ok and our roof tiles!

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Meerka · 27/10/2013 13:59

slightly concerned, ive had intermittent tummyache for 36 hours or so and now its a steady tummy and back ache, pretty uncomfy though Im not wishing I could take painkillers, yet. close thing though. Been constipated for 10 days but bowels moved a bit this morning. Had the CVS test 6 days ago. The ache is from just below my diaphragm to the pelvis. Has anyone else had this? Im under hospital care cause of my age and the HG, should I give them a ring or would that be plain silly?

RaRa1988 · 27/10/2013 14:33

Hi everyone, life's been too hectic to get on here for a day or two, but thanks ever so much for the warm welcomes and the kind advice Smile - so nice to have people on here I can ask! I've been a lot better since yesterday - ate more yesterday than the rest of the week put together I think!

eggybrokenoff · 27/10/2013 14:46

meerka i would say anything making you worry its not silly to get in touch if it will put your mind at rest

eggybrokenoff · 27/10/2013 15:01

having a hell of a time here. ds2 sick again last night - keeps recurring since the horrendous all night vom session of weds. ds1 went down with it this morning - sick all day so far. dh feeling stronger today but still gut trouble and i am just exhausted, completely nauseous all the time, lost track of my own eating and drinking and no idea if it is hg or bug making me feel so terrible. we are isolated from family here so feeling pretty lonely and keep crying like a wuss

Meerka · 27/10/2013 16:06

Thanks eggy. I did ring and they said come in and gave a scan and all looks well. So they think its constipation and they've given me something to help over a few days. Ill start it tomorrow morning when it will stay down better than now.

I hope you and family feel better soon :( thinking of you. Its a lonely old time with HG isnt it :(

Hello rara

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LucindaE · 27/10/2013 16:26

Eggy Oh no, poor you, poor LO's too. I think crying helps a lot at such times! Hugs. Here's some Thanks. Not much use, but bettrer than nothing.
Totes I am so old I remember the hurricane of 1987 when it hit London, where I then was. I don't think this will be anything like as bad, but during the last very bad storm, a sufferer on this thread had her chimney fall off, I think it was -- it was NitNatNaboo now Melange. I hope that doesn't happen to anyone on here. Was it you who had OH due for a photoshoot? That sounds glamorous...
Jen That is such a nice story- you must have felt desolate in that situation, it is interesting how life turns out. Is OH in education too?
Meerka That's a nice story, too! How are things generally?
Champagne and TotesI so agree about strawberry toothpaste. It's odd, I drank mint tea made out of fresh mint, but I didn't like the artificial mint taste at all.
Rara Bezza and Sicknspan This eating sounds hopeful!
Hope Everyone is coping.
Tallyra In a way it is a disappointment that it isn't twins, that 's a whole family at once...There's only been one woman on here who was expecting twins, I think it was Mrs Daishku.
Lucinda
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LucindaE · 27/10/2013 16:28

Meerka Sorry, I missed that post about your worries. Glad all is well.
xx

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jenpatnim · 27/10/2013 19:51

Lucinda, OH is an electrician, working in a petrol station. So he does shift work, which isn't great, but it's a job.

I have had quite a sicky day, waking up in the night with acid reflux that made me feel horrendous, and quite a bit of nausea today. Been a busy day though, with family stuff, so that doesn't help.

Tired now.

Dilsa1 · 27/10/2013 22:30

Hey everyone,
I was on here weeks ago rather briefly- miserable as can be. Just after my last post, I was readmitted again to hospital for the third time for a few days. After that I had no energy to write and was generally quite despondent lol I did read this forum every day though!! Its been utterly miserable and so hard. I've remained offwork for months. (Im a doctor) anyway wanted to just let you know; mainly to give you all hope, that im pretty much recovered. Im 20w now and the biggest difference came in the last week, im off ondansetron and when I eat- it doesnt churn for 3 hours after lol the nausea ebbed away slowly from 16w but very very slowly. I really wanted to say this so for those who are as miserable as I was and I was as bad as it could get (narrowly missed steroids) but constant nausea/vomiting 30times plus a day and all the spiel we hg ladies go through- there is hope of recovery. For those past 20 weeks- maybe it'll be at 26 or 23 or 30 but the important thing is to keep hoping. I took meds from week 5 or so and our 20w scan was grand and its a girl.anyway im thinking of you all and will continue to read this. You are all truly in my prayers and as soon asI sort my life out since ive seen no one in 5m pretty much- im joining the sickness support group to help another sufferer. Will be in touch- much love- dilini x

Sally8655 · 27/10/2013 22:42

Hi all

Meerka, glad all was well

Jen, hope things are improving on the family front. I know the stress family bring all too well.

Welcome to new ladies and sorry your here suffering with us.

Can't type too much as I'm really not doing too well. I've been pretty much back to early days lately. Just really wanted to say hi :-)

Xxxx

jenpatnim · 27/10/2013 23:45

Oh sally, are you still taking the medicine?

Sally8655 · 28/10/2013 08:41

Hi Jen

Yes but they don't seem to be doing much at all. Also in agony with SPD and back pain. It's awful.

eggybrokenoff · 28/10/2013 08:50

oh sally you poor thing - can you get bavk to gp/consultant to see id anything else can help?

eggybrokenoff · 28/10/2013 09:43

i am really struggling emotionally at the moment. very very blue, anxious, sad. that might be understandable given its been a tough time but its also dawning on me a bit that maybe i use food as a crutch or comfort. so right now with kids being tough and stuck in i would probably have a really lovely coffee and a big slab of cake. after a tough day i might have some wine and cheese. i might meet a friend for lunch or have a takeaway as a treat. take all that away and life can be a little glum!

Bezzabelle · 28/10/2013 10:56

Eggy, totally understand where you are coming from. Mine is not being able to get out and about and see friends etc. but I also miss chocolate and tea and just actually fancying food rather than eating the beige food I've been living on for the past three weeks!

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LucindaE · 28/10/2013 11:25

Dilsa I remember you well. What a lovely message, thank you so much for coming back on to encourage people, Thanks. I am so glad you are largely recovered - being sick thirty times a day sounds truly dreadful, ten times is horrific enough - and it is wonderful that as a doctor you are going to join the support groups. I'm only sorry you felt too ill to post on here and let off steam, it is nice to be able to offer symapathy when someone is as bad as that, if nothing else, but this awful thing makes people dizzy besides despondent.
Sally Oh no, can you get back on meds? It might be this nasty virus that's laid Eggy's family low, is it?
Eggy Hugs, it's not surprising you feel low, y ou must be exhausted.
I comfort myself with tea. I did miss that, like Bezza.
Jen Poor you, it may well be the strain, try not to fret (easy for me to say). Shift work might come in handy with LO's.
How did the storm affect Everyone? No people having the roof fall down around them while they were in bed, I hope...?
Lucinda
xx

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eggybrokenoff · 28/10/2013 11:49

waaaaaahhh tea. my great love. eggy breaks down and weeps into the toilet bowl. sniff.