Welcome to E2017 My goodness, I can't imagine what that doctor was up to, not even dipping that stick in the urine! Do phone Pregnancy Sickness Support on 024 7638 2020. They will phone back with excellent advice about getting meds. What the GP says is just not true. Also, do invest in some kesostix, available from any chemists, to help check for the early stages of dehydration. Other signs are dry lips and skin, blurry vision , a headache, and of course, scanty, dark urine. Here''s the list of fluids and what roughly passes for food, which has helped others. Flat full sugar coke, the juice of tinned fruit, ice lollies, Elderflower Water, Lucozade, Fizzy Orange, Dr Pepper, Lemonade, Soda Water, for some, orange juice, sips of chocolate milkshake - maybe soya, ice cubes, tinned fruit, nibbles of crisps and chips, cuppa soup, cheap ice cream and slices of melon and mango. Also, recently, cornflakes and Robinsons fruit squashes have been suggested.
Emu I am so sorry to hear of the pre-eclampsia worry. I am glad they are monitoring things carefully.
bitzy I am glad you have got Ondansetron. Do make sure you get in something for constipation, which inevitably follows. I am not sure if you can get lactulose over the counter? Would the GP prescribe it? Also, some swear by the gelatine suppositories available from Boots. Though they use them in hospitals for pregnant women, the pharmacist won't sell them to a pregnant woman, however. Some brave souls manage to drink Fibregel - goodness knows how.
SleepyBadger You brave thing, staggering into work. Is there no possibility of sick leave? The idea of commuting in rush hour, and as for Kings Cross; I used to go that way myself, my goodness. As you are a veteran you certainly don't need my advice about the need for a laxative for that, and how an anti acid really helps, too. That anyone should recommend ginger to you after three previous Hyperemesis pregnancies astounds me!
sonypony Little and often is very annoying, too, however well meant.
Anitidae Much sympathy. I hope things get better soon. Shoes would have been a fine target, too.
justtheone Glad it is 'only' nausea.
Bored That is an excellent tip as doctors so often assume you must be exaggerating wildly.
Another annoying comment is one from midwives: 'You can't vomit, if you haven't eaten.'
Apologies if I've overlooked anyone.