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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 14/12/2017 14:41

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, phone them on:
024 7638 2020
Lastly, the NICE guidelines on treatment are useful:
cks.nice.org.uk/nauseavomiting-in-pregnancy
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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LucindaE · 27/01/2018 11:38

Mother Hen here, typing from the library, which unfortunately will be closed tomorrow. Mario The Magic IT Man will be back in town on Monday- I will try to shoulder my way to the front of the queue to get my pc fixed. It's defeated OH. I hope bitzy is doing OK. I wonder if she was admitted - the attitude of that doctor was dismally dismissive.

Anitidae I so agree with others that you are invaluable,and with you and Mustang that if this was a male complaint, sufferers wouldn't be treated as if they were making a fuss about nothing.
Shez I hope you get reassurance. It is obviously the responsibility of dr's to tell you of all risks, however slight, but there are ways of doing it. Congratulations on 32 weeks for you, and 34 for justtheone.
Natsku Let's hope those contractions return. I hope you enjoyed that beer - it's so nice that you can stand the thought of it now.
Apologies to anyone rudely ignored. I hope everyone looks after themselves over the weekend,and doesn't overdo it. Let OH's play the role of Cinderellas.

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justtheonethen · 27/01/2018 12:20

Lucinda you're so dedicated trekking to the library! We love you mother hen!

Shehz I'm not taking phenergen any more. Just ondansetron, steroids, metoclopramide, cyclizine and ranitidine 🙈

Genetics are so unfair! All my family get pregnant straight away, took me 4 years. I only seem to get the shit genes like fat thighs!

Anatidae · 27/01/2018 12:37

Ok so I’m only a scientist not a medical doc so always always go on what your doc works out with you 👍

With most of those you’d generally try to wean before the end but it’s a balance - if you’re going to be so sick it’s dangerous then your doc may prefer to keep you on them.

Metoclopramide mainly has effects on the mother but some docs may prefer to take you off it to avoid any extrapyramidal effects in the newborn.

Cyclizine is an antihistamine - again generally ok, some risk of respiratory depression but that can be monitored and is preferable to severe illness in the mother.

Pred is a steroid and as long as you’ve tapered to the lowest dose that controls symptoms then this too can be taken up to birth.

It’s inportant to talk to your doc ahead of time about any changes in medication as birth approaches. I was very clear with mine that one of the most distressing things for me in my first pregnancy was being dismissed and talked over - it left me feeling really distressed and vulnerable. I need to know and understand what’s going on. A good doctor should be able to explain what they are planning and why at any level of patient understanding.

Sorry to be the harbinger of doom but stretch marks are pretty much untreatable. It happens when the skin is put under more stress than it can stretch to accommodate. It’s largely genetic and nothing you can put on them will prevent them. Don’t stop the cocoa butter though - it feels and smells good and while it won’t prevent them it will keep your skin feeling nicer. Mine from last time are silvery now but you can still feel where the skin has been damaged.

Peachesandcream15 · 27/01/2018 13:09

Hi all. I was admitted last night. Ketones were 3++. Now on fluids. Why is it a battle to get fluids? It's fluids. You'd think it was liquid gold I was asking for. Anyway that's another story.

Anyway, I've managed breakfast and lunch which I thoroughly enjoyed! Just very tired.

There's been talk of ondansetron. We will see what happens. If so, what do I need to know? I know people have mentioned constipation and headaches. If I can plan ahead, that would help me. Any tips?

Natsku - hope things are happening soon!

Natsku · 27/01/2018 13:27

Get a bottle of lactulose and take it religiously!

Nothing is happening here, just feeling very tired.

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 27/01/2018 14:55

Omg. Ondansetron constipation and trapped wind. I’m in agony. Literally sobbing in the bathroom. Have sent DP for glycerin suppositories and the pharmacy don’t have them. I’ve told him he can’t come home without them. Honestly feel so awful.

Natsku · 27/01/2018 15:48

Oh no Didnt poor you :( hope your OH finds a pharmacy that has them

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 27/01/2018 16:01

It was the 4th pharmacy but he did!!

Natsku · 28/01/2018 08:50

You know weird and disturbing pregnancy dreams? Well last night I dreamt I kissed my BIL!!! Oh the horror of it! Can't tell OH, he'll either laugh his head off at me or start to worry I secretly harbour feelings for his brother.

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 28/01/2018 09:29

Oh dear!! How strange!

I had a dream that DP’s boss (straight male) had been having an affair with one of the cleaning staff (also a straight male)... no idea how my head came up with that one!

Natsku · 28/01/2018 09:48

Maybe your subconscious mind knows something that even they don't know Grin

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 28/01/2018 11:09

Oh lord I hope not! They’d be a horrible couple!

Endora44 · 28/01/2018 12:34

Hi again, I had a most horrible 10 days, probably related to week 10-11 hormone surge. Was so sick I couldn't even read on the computer. I think I'm starting to pull through though. Have to go do another blood test for my overactive thyroid tomorrow, then Dr will decide what needs to be done. My whole neck feels swollen from it, it's suffocating.

Didn't the glycerin didn't help me one bit, but what did work was a mini enema - just make sure it's okay for pregnancy, not all are.

What else can be taken with Ondansetron, I;m on the highest dose and I still don't feel like it's enough. Metoclorpramide doesn't help me, cyclizine doesn't help me and I had an allergic reaction to Phenergan last pregnancy.

A bit rude of me to drop in with only my own problems, but haven't read back on the thread for all I've missed. Hope everyone else is doing well!

Didntcomeheretofuckspiders · 28/01/2018 14:19

Oh Endora that sounds horrendous!! I’m not sure about drugs but hopefully someone more knowledgable will be along shortly. Are you managing to eat and drink?

Thankfully the suppositories worked but I think I might keep an enema or two to hand because that was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced!

Natsku · 28/01/2018 14:58

Wise idea to keep an enema at home, save you having to go to the hospital for one as that's rather embarrassing (have had to do that a few times with severe constipation)

Oh no Endora I hope the surge ends soon, how many weeks and days are you now?

Still no signs of labour here.

Endora44 · 28/01/2018 16:35

I'm 11+3 today, and every day is a victory!

Natsku · 28/01/2018 16:37

I remember the worst was over by 13 weeks so keep strong

Shehz21 · 28/01/2018 19:02

Can anyone tell me when does the 30 week relapse ever get better?
I am so fed up atm with the vomiting....Sad

Natsku Argh another overdue baby Nat! He is in no hurry to come out it seems. When are they looking to induce you if you don't go into labour naturally? 1st week of Feb?

Natsku · 28/01/2018 22:09

Took ages for me shehz :(

They refer to the hospital for an induction date at 41 weeks the midwife said. Got an appointment with her on Tuesday to check up on things but I don't think they do sweeps. Itchy belly is driving me insane now, never going to sleep!

Natsku · 29/01/2018 11:39

Mentioned to OH the possibility of having sex tonight to see if it gets things started but he said it's feels weird and wrong to have sex when the baby is in there Grin shall have to stick to just sauna (had a woman telling me the other day that sauna with really hot löyly is the way to get labour started)

Shehz21 · 29/01/2018 12:21

Natsku Oh dear, I think maybe you should still try to lure DP into sexy mood as sex does work sometimes to trigger labour as I've read a lot on here and other forumsWink
I have an itchy overall body but especially belly and breasts and it's killing me!!I am finding it so hard to believe that I have another 8 weeks of N&V AAANDDD itching. The thought of being overdue spirals me right into depression tbhEnvy

OrangeCloud18 · 29/01/2018 12:27

Shehz Relapse started at 28 weeks amd never went away... I'm 35 weeks now and for the last couple of days it's gotten even worse... I need 2 Ondansetron and a Ranitidine to go through the day x) I really hopes it gets better for you!!

Natsku · 29/01/2018 12:32

I think I am quite the opposite of sexy right now so doubt I can manage to lure him!

It's my belly and thighs that itch the most, I'm smothering myself in bio oil about 5 times a day which helps for a little while but not enough.

I've been a week now without my sickness med (still taking ranitidine of course, acid is hell still) and apart from a few spots of mild nausea I've been fine thank goodness.

LucindaE · 29/01/2018 13:31

Mother Hen flapping in from the library. My PC is being admitted.
It looks as if the suffering all round continues. justtheonethen Thank you for that!
Natsku I wondered if Baby Natsku was delaying the grand entrance.
Didn't Thank goodness that the suppositories worked! That sounded truly awful.
EndorraSorry you have had such an awful week ten. A lot on here have found that Ondansetron taken with Cyclizine and Metoclopramide is very helpful. An effective anti acid can make a huge difference, Omprazole or Ranitidine.
Poor PeachesandCream being admitted with 3+ ketones.She will be long out by now, but I hope it is her last admission. I hope the talk about Ondansetron materialised into something concrete. For the constipation,lactulose is one of the best. Some find glycerine suppositories good, though you have to send someone else to buy them if pregnant,though they use them in hospitals. Some brave souls manage to swallow Fybrogel - I don't know how.
AnitidaeGreat advice as ever.
Shehz I do hope it eases soon. It does seem, as Natsku says,to take a long time.Perhaps it is the mightiest hormonal surge of all?
Natsku I am in awe of women who manage to feel sexy when near term- I felt like an inflatable sofa.
Apologies to anyone overlooked.

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Shehz21 · 29/01/2018 13:44

Orange so jealous of you already being at 35 weeks. Lately whenever I read about someone being a couple of weeks ahead of me, I just keep cursing myself for ovulating late and behind what should be my due date. Pregnancy related irrationality dnt mind me Blush
So sorry you are still feeling crap though :(
In awe that you are being able to manage with only 1 ranitidine, I need one in the morning and one in the evening along with Phenergan. The heartburn is vile and contributes to the nausea.

Natsku Hah I totally get you! Haven't felt sexy since BFP with all the vom then the bloating which turned into a proper preggo belly.
Do enjoy that sauna this evening though, crossing fingers it starts something and you avoid induction!
Are you also getting away with only 1 ranitidine?Shock