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Hyperemesis Support

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LucindaE · 16/03/2018 18:16

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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RockinRobinn · 02/06/2018 17:31

@Foodylicious no definitely not a bug as I had no temperature it does list what I had as side effects. I think was just unlucky as feeling a lot better today. Think the vomiting could have been worse because of the tiredness as we all find.
@Wanttomakemincepies sorry to hear that tbh when I was at your stage I was up and down so try not to be too disheartened perhaps you've overdone it where you are feeling a bit better? I found it hard to find the balance until I was about 18 weeks. Even now I have nausea daily but it's manageable without my cyclizine I stopped taking that about week 20/21 I think
@Guacamoledip someone on another forum I'm on was prescribed omeprazole by their gp but they aren't hg so probably not on any other meds. Also a lot of people using Gaviscon and as someone said earlier the ranitidine tablets.

Wanttomakemincepies · 02/06/2018 19:28

I have omeprazole with my ondansatron. It is good as it stops acid production rather than tries to neutralise like ranitidine. Thanks for the advice. With my last one I never got a relapse, just gradual reduction in symptoms over the weeks.

LucindaE · 02/06/2018 20:25

Guacamoledip Welcome. I so agree with others, Ranitidine or Omprazole will make a huge difference.
Wanttomakemincepies Sorry that you have had a glitch. Thirteen weeks is still early days for Hyperemesis, so don't feel too discouraged. It might be a hormonal surge.
Bored Mother Hen says don't overdo it!
RockinRobin Sorry to hear about the relapse too. As whooping cough vaccine can make babies run a temperature, it makes sense that it might have had a bad affect on you, so don't despair.
Great advice from Foodylicious.

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LucindaE · 02/06/2018 20:26

Sorry, the message was trunaced. 'Great advice from Foodylicious and everyone. Apologies if I've overlooked anyone.

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Olivecake · 03/06/2018 08:46

Thank you all for your great advice - you were more helpful than my doctor who was sympathetic but a bit clueless and suggested ‘ginger can help’ arrghhh

But thanks to you guys I got my antacids and am managing sips of sparkling water much better than still water and nibbles of crisps and toast - still feeling very grim and might take some time of work this week as every time I stand up or move I’m wretching but feel slightly better laying down.

bitzy12 · 03/06/2018 09:37

A good doctor seriously makes all the difference with hg.

Boredoftryingusernames · 03/06/2018 10:25

Sorry you got gingered by your doctor Olive Hmm. Glad you are slightly better - definitely don't go to work while you feel so grim, getting tired definitely makes things worse....
Rockin glad you have been much better on the whole, and that your bad day seems to have passed - fingers crossed just a vaccine reaction rather than relapse sign then.

LucindaE · 03/06/2018 11:58

Olivecake Another woman was on this thread who was in the Netherlands who told me that the attitude towards medicines and Hyperemesis is - to say the least - unhelpful, very much as it was here back in the 80's. She had to phone Pregnancy Sickness Support on 024 7638 2020 for advice(I suppose outside the UK that would be +44, too?).
They did manage to get her effective meds, but the mechanism has gone out of my silly head, which is a bit more muddled today due to antibiotics. It is certainly worth your ringng them.

Gingering by doctors is really the limit! Angry

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Hotchocolate86 · 04/06/2018 15:07

How is everyone feeling today?
I managed my reduced hours at work without too much difficulty and this week is booked as annual leave. Hoping for an improvement by the time I got back that means I can cope with my full hours.
I wish people wouldn’t suggest ginger as if it’s some kind of miracle cure. Do they really think you’ve not tried everything already if you’ve got hyperemesis?

Wanttomakemincepies · 04/06/2018 15:22

Waiting for a call back from the GP as they have my meds as one week at a time. So every week I have to go to GP to reorder, it isn't even an option as a repeat on the other half of the prescription. Even fortnightly would be helpful.

bitzy12 · 04/06/2018 16:10

We all know ginger does nothing. How can something as simple as ginger cure something as horrid as hg? Not even strong meds work.

It's so frustrating. Last time I was in hospital, the lady in the next bed came back from the kitchen with some ginger biscuits for me as she had heard it helps sickness. She was absolutely lovely and I appreciated the thought and thanked her.....but also thought 'look at the state of me, you've seen and heard me puking since I got here and even having sickness injections in my bum cheek isn't working so I doubt biscuits will but thanks anyway' lol. Obvs I didn't say that and genuinely thought it was a nice gesture. I was on my 6th drip by that point so felt slightly better...6th drip says something though doesn't it?

But when you are in front of a doctor and they literally are your saviour in getting you help and all they suggest is ginger? It's just not on at all. I don't believe any natural medicines can help HG. Once it takes over you then that's it.

LucindaE · 04/06/2018 21:24

Hotchocolate So glad you've got annual leave. **
Wanttomakemincepies That is so annoying; is there a reason that they have to do it that way? Do you see the Dr each time? It seems an unnecessary effort for you if not.
Bitzy12 It sounds as if you were very patient. Much praise and sympathy that you were able to be, in that situation. I was helped myself - not by natural medicines- but by Acupuncture; I only tried that out of desperation when I was refused normal meds. I was very lucky it helped a lot, but other people on here have found it only helps a bit. Interestingly, I've had Acupuncture since for migraines, and it hasn't really helped. I tend to think that man was much more precise than most practitioners, while the expense is catastrophic...
I hope everyone is coping today...

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LucindaE · 05/06/2018 20:37

Very quiet today...I hope everyone is more or less OK.

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Foodylicious · 05/06/2018 21:07

Hi lucinda
Having a good day nausea wise.
Had a few near misses first thing and in the car/at work recently but been alright today.

Work is still crazy busy but I'm letting others help when they can (which I do not find easy).
Really sore lower back today, but I'm in bed eating chocolate so it not all badcGrin

How's You?

LucindaE · 05/06/2018 21:55

Foodylicious I am glad that things aren't too bad today.
Did you say you were involved in health care? I am glad people are helping, but wish you cold take it easier...

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LucindaE · 05/06/2018 21:57

Foodylicious Forgot to add, thanks for asking. Very manageable nausea with these antibiotics.

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Foodylicious · 06/06/2018 17:50

Yes lucinda I'm a community nurse so carry my own caseload and we are a pretty small team so there is no wiggle room really

Melbabes6 · 06/06/2018 19:34

Hi all.

I am TTC #2 this month and whilst I'm super excited...I'm also terrified of HG again.

What can I do to prepare?

I've started batch cooking and filling up the freezer for DH & DD. I've also got a pack of Avomine tablets to start taking when I get BFP. What else can I do?!

LucindaE · 06/06/2018 20:05

Melbabes6 Welcome. Did you have Hyperemesis twice before? Did Avomine help you most before? Did you symtoms tail off or were you one of the unlucky ones who suffered throughout. Did you find that a good anti acid helped a lot? Have you got a supportive GP who can discuss a treatment plan with you? Also, I am sure you have worked out a childcare solution, depending on their ages. Some good drinks that have helped others are flat, full sugar coke, ice lollies, the juice of tinned fruit, ice cubes, soda water, fizzy water, Elderflower water, sips of chocolate milkshake (maybe soya), lemonade, Lucozade, fizzy orange, orange squash (if you don't have acidity) Dr Pepper, and Robinson's truit drinks. For food of a sort, nibbles of crisps and chips, cuppa soup, Scotch pancakes, baked potatoes, cheap ice cream, tinned fruit, jelly and slices of melon and mango.
Everyone on here is very supportive. I hope you escape it, but if you don't, you'll get lots of advice.

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nailsathome · 07/06/2018 08:00

Pity post alert! 34 weeks and having Dr Pepper for breakfast to try and keep the nausea at bay and stop the heaving before it gets going 😕

Olivecake · 07/06/2018 08:32

@nailsathome - I’m having sprite so totally understand, although I’m only 7 weeks - so far to go

I have been having a digital detox the last few days - thanks so much to Lucinda for recommending the PSS team - had a call with the most lovely and supportive lady there

My doctor changed me to a stronger medication (primperan which is a metaclopromamide) and my sickness was almost gone for the whole afternoon yesterday but unfortunately the drugs have me a horrible side effect of painful muscle spasms and I ended up spending last night in hospital with a dislocated jaw - it was horrific and so painful. Couldn’t believe my sickness drugs caused that!! So now I’m back on the emasafene which only help slightly to numb the sickness :(

Have my first scan today and super nervous!

Hotchocolate86 · 07/06/2018 09:31

Oh no olive I had no idea sickness drugs could cause that. I was aware metoclopramide can cause muscle twitches but nothing to that extent. How are you now?

nails I do hope you feel better soon. You are well and truly on the home stretch now though. Not that that’s much help when you feel so rough and have done for so long.

LucindaE · 07/06/2018 09:39

I so join Hotchocloate in my sypathy to both Olivecake and Nailsat home. Olivecake My goodness, like Hotchocolate I knew about 'twitchiness' but not about anything violent enough to give you a dislocated jaw. That's awful. Would Ondansetron be no good for you?
Nails Moan all you like; that's what this thread is for, and you have every reason to. It has been a long, long battle on your way to our fabled Pink Castle at the end of the Hyperemesis horror journey.
Hotchocloate I hope you are doing not too badly yourself?

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LucindaE · 07/06/2018 09:41

Olivecake Sorry, forgot to add; much sympathy over scan nerves. I was the same with the 12 week scan, having had a MMC. The chances are massively on your side.

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Olivecake · 07/06/2018 15:28

Thanks all
@LucindaE you’re so right about scans being worse after a MMC - this one went really well and baby was measuring exactly right.next one is in two weeks - really lucky my midwife has been so understanding about my anxiety and offering early scans!

Was helpful having the scan though - reminds me of what we are all doing this for which is easy to forget when you’re feeling so rough!