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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 26/04/2014 20:20

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.

MOH's wonderful website is full of useful information on this illness:
sites.google.com/site/pregnancysicknesssos/
Another invaluable website is:
www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/
If you need help in obtaining medication, this phone number is
brilliant:
024 7638 2020

Lastly, the NICE guidelines on treatment are useful:
cks.nice.org.uk/nauseavomiting-in-pregnancy#!prescribinginfosub

I would like to thank 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.
So many women on this thread have thought they couldn't get through this, but they did.

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starrynight123 · 28/05/2014 19:57

punk the one good thing about Kate having hg was that more people have now heard of it. So, people say 'oh, like what Kate had?' as opposed to 'huh?'(!) But I don't entirely understand how she looked so good outside that hospital either... is there some sort of miracle cure that we don't know about??

SassehMonsta · 28/05/2014 20:02

So went to the drs for a repeat prescription - didn't realise it took 48 hours , only had 3 tablets left. Also now managed to misplace those 3 tablets. Last dose of stemetil was at 6:30amthismorning, so I'm not surprised that I feel shite!Going to try to go to sleep now and hope its not too bad in themorning, and then off to bug the Drs for more meds. Can't believe I am so stupid!!!!

SomeSunnySunday · 28/05/2014 20:13

Oh no, Sasseh. If you phone the GP in the morning the should be able to rush it through?

I can't really work out the Kate thing either, she looked pretty good presenting an awards at Sports Personality (I think?) 2 or 3 weeks after she'd been hospitalised. Either she had magic drugs, or it wasn't too awful and they were being cautious with the future heir to the throne, or she was putting on a brilliant performance (I don't suppose they have let her appear in public in crumpled PJs having not showered for days). I remember reading a good article by Kirstie Allsop on HG when the Kate story broke about basically just lying in a darkened room feeling hellish for weeks, and identifying with that as my experience.

Oklahoma · 28/05/2014 20:37

No one could put on that good a performance! I can barely remember my own name most days.

Lottiedoubtie · 28/05/2014 21:12

I'd bet Kate went straight onto the most effective drugs, no messing around with the soft stuff, don't forget she also has a team of people making her look presentable.

Plus I'd wager she didn't have it TOO severely and they were being uber cautious because of who she is- and she can afford private treatment, so I expect she had access to IV fluids at home too and didn't do any events in the worst times.

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LucindaE · 28/05/2014 21:22

Sasseh Here's hoping you get those meds asap, oh dear.
I think fior the rich and famsous with Hyperemesis, the best of private treatment probably makes a huge difference. It being caught early and so on. I suppose too, there is a sort of grey area between really mad ms which might at a pinch on bad days lead to dehydration and the full blown thing?

Livingzuid Still envy you that silent puking. How do people do that?
xx

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LucindaE · 28/05/2014 21:23

Lol, that was meant to be 'really bad ms' but came out as 'really mad ms' - well, I suppose that is one way of putting it.
xx

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PunkStar · 28/05/2014 21:47

My MIL thought there was a cure based on Kate and come second pregnancy she became obsessed with trying to find out who her Dr was so we could get magic cure too.
Was actually quite hard work trying to explain that I didn't think we could compare my experience with the future Queens and that I was on maximum treatment, not to mention under a super specialist (if there is something stronger than high dose steroids combined with ondansetron I've yet to discover it)

I don't think even a team of magicians could make me look good this pregnancy (yay for steroid induced acne and face bloat :-)

I read Kirstie's article too, this seemed more similar to my experience.

I'm sure Kate's experience was horrid but I don't think it portrayed the true HG horror, certainly not my experience anyway.

Oh no Sasseh please ring GP practice and explain tomorrow

livingzuid · 29/05/2014 03:45

Just a quick update to say my waters have broken at 2.30am and I'm in hospital waiting for the contractions to get stronger. I think they are, or I hope so!

PunkStar · 29/05/2014 06:01

Yes! Go Living
I am so so excited for you :-)
Hope this progresses well and wishing you a safe delivery.

Looking forward to updates :-) :-) x

Booboostoo · 29/05/2014 06:03

How exciting living!! I hope all is going well and the little one arrives soon!

livingzuid · 29/05/2014 06:11

Thank you :) managed to doze for an hour and they are definitely stronger but will be a while yet I think. Dh can't come keep me company for another couple of hours yet, partners aren't allowed onto the ward until 9 unless I start to deliver and we go to the labour room. I'm in my own room at the moment but will be moved out to the main ward this morning if no further progression. But if the agonising pain in my back is anything to go by I don't think this baby will keep us waiting that long!

Bit ouchie this labour business isn't it Grin

Booboostoo · 29/05/2014 06:52

Ah hang in there living!!!! I hope your Dh is allowed in soon and you are having newborn cuddles in no time!

SassehMonsta · 29/05/2014 08:03

Eeeek exciting Living!!

So luckily dh found my meds last night (about 10pm, when I was debating taking my left over Cyclizine!). This mornings stayed down for about 45 mins before making a reapperance but that the first time I've actually been sick since Monday - hurrah for 2 sick free days in a row! Getting grossed out and nauseus at dh's breath. Cant sleep facing him at tge moment. Its not even bad, just stale (fusty musty dusty as a certain parrot would say)

Also dawned on me this morning that today is Thursday and Im off to Wales tomorrow morning - I hope that repeat prescription is ready for this afternoon!!

SomeSunnySunday · 29/05/2014 09:17

Good luck living! How exciting!

Oklahoma · 29/05/2014 09:30

Go living, go living!

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LucindaE · 29/05/2014 09:33

Just dashing on to say Livingzuid Great news! You're probably on the second stage or delivered by now, but the best of luck belatedly and hugs, or maybe, pats...
xx

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Lottiedoubtie · 29/05/2014 09:39

Yay, living so exciting, hope it doesn't last too long!

livingzuid · 29/05/2014 10:09

Thanks all :) nothing much to report, the baby's heartrate is fine and she seems quite content given the amount of fluid I've passed! There are contractions happening which are of the cervix dilation type rather than labour but better than than nothing. Had a shower, feel a bit more human, dh is with me and it's all a bit anti climatic Grin waiting to be moved to the ward where I intend on going to sleep for a while and dh will go home and rest. I will be induced early tomorrow if nothing else happens so want to rest up.

And yep, still got bad nausea. Feeling very sick. Not improved by the hospital food which is really quite grim. Dh is going to being me food later!

mrsb87 · 29/05/2014 10:23

Fantastic news living!!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you. I am so pleased this horrid illness is almost over for you!

I just wanted to pop back and give some reassurance to the new guys suffering at the worst stage of HG. I'm 22wks and have steadily been getting better since week 19. At my worst I had 3 hospital admissions in as many weeks and couldn't even contemplate working.

This week I have felt almost back to "normal", I have cooked meals, done cleaning and been to work. It's been brilliant! I'm still on ondansatron every day but that's what is helping me get some of my life back. I just hope this gives you some hope, I know at 9/10 weeks had no hope it would get better!

SassehMonsta · 29/05/2014 10:35

Thanks MrsB - just what I needed today! Been sick 3 times already, the third time was as I was driving down a dual carriageway with no-where to stop, whacked my double hazards on and kept going slow until I could pull over somewhere. Horrible experience thatI don't want to repeat. Suffice to say I turned round and didn't go to work today.

Got my meds from Drs. hurrah.

mrsnec · 29/05/2014 12:06

Sounds like a good day all round!

great news Living. Hope Dh brings you some nice food later.

Mrsb glad to hear you're feeling better too.

sass sorry to hear about the driving experience but good news you got your meds. My doc says to go in after 4 times in a day so hopefully you can keep the rest of the day puke free.

Meerka · 29/05/2014 12:54

Oh living great news! at last it'll be all be over before too long! (even if it's an interesting time getting to the 'all over point')

thinking of you, all the best !

sasseh the driving thing sounds awful, punk gets that too doesnt she. Horrendous and scary

CurlsNoMore · 29/05/2014 13:23

Thank you all for your lovely, welcoming and comforting words! It really has helped - no one close has experienced this. I felt better on Tuesday and now starting to get that returning feeling again. (No one can explain why it is coming and going on a cycle.)

I saw my normally lovely GP, but as soon as she suggested ginger I knew she didn't understand. She has given me some promethazine but strongly suggested I didn't take it. However, I will as feeling so floored isn't sustainable.

I will get some ketostix, thank you. I've got the next couple of weeks off work so plan to relax and rest up. Thank you all and best wishes to everyone. X

PunkStar · 29/05/2014 14:02

Living home run now.....soon be over :-)
Eeee so pleased it will soon be over for you and you'll meet your little bambina :-)

Oh yes Sass absolute nightmare....I have plastic bags and towels in the car but it's such a velocity and volume of vom that it's safer for me to just puke all over self and car and try to keep driving (yup dual carriageways here too)
I would just advise cleaning it ASAP, I went out to a study group last week which went on quite late so it didn't get properly cleaned up until morning and my car stinks. No one else can even smell it though!

I've been banned from driving now, from OH and in laws. With only four days to go it's acceptable though.

Curls glad you got some meds, bah ginger!!!
I told my consultant about the whole ginger thing with us HG folk. He shook his head and said there is absolutely no evidence for it anyway.

I think the best GP for treating HG is one who has experienced it either first hand or through a relative. It's so difficult to even explain the full impact it has. When I was on much higher doses of meds the vomiting was contained but I felt absolutely dreadful and was still pretty much bed bound, however I'm vomiting more now but feel better in comparison. It just has a complete systemic effect.

I honestly think I have been more sane this pregnancy due to this group. It's made me feel normal and appreciate that I'm not being pathetic :-)

MrsB so glad you are on the improve. That is brilliant. I think the fact there are so many of us in this group with full term hyperemesis it can give the impression that it's a rarity for it to improve.
Hopefully you can enjoy being pregnant now!?!