Morning sickness - please help! :(

[JackieBrown63]

I am 11 weeks pregnant and really struggling with morning sickness. The thing is it isn't just limited to the morning. I am constantly exhausted and the thought of eating anything at all is making me feel sick. Although I work from home and am able to take time off when needed, I have felt like this 24/7 for the past month and I just can't keep up with my workload. I can't concentrate because the sickness has been so distracting. There is only so much time off I can have. I can't explain how bad I feel - it's like trying to write your CV when you're hungover but that feeling never seems to go away. I've tried taking naps, ginger biscuits, ginger tea, exercise etc but never feel better. How have other mums ploughed through this? Any kind advice would be so appreciated

Cyclizine really helped me.

See your doctor. They may be able to prescribe anti sickness drugs. They did for me but I had hypermesis

Flat lemonade and polos also helped me.

I have some days when i feel normal and other days the nausea is really bad all day the only thing what helps me for a while is iced bottled water, I'd see your doctor to see if they can help with yours been constant

Sounds like you need drugs. Cyclizine is what GPs normally give at first but there are lots of safe drugs you can take. You need to rest, too. "Morning sickness" is rarely limited to morning.

A good source of information and support is the "pregnancy sickness support" charity. They have a helpline.

Thank you for your advice so far! Can I get a hold of Cyclizine from a Pharmacist? I only ask as it's still very difficult to get an appointment with my GP right now. I take naps in the afternoon and rest as much as I can but I still feel no better. It's constant and only getting worse every day. I feel like my work has no sympathy for me (not that I expect them to) but the work keeps coming in and it's up to me to keep up. I need at least a week off or something lol.

I think you can get it without a prescription but they might be reluctant if you’re pregnant.
If you’re really suffering and can’t get a GP appointment, call 111 after your surgery closes tomorrow, they might arrange for a Dr to call you back and they could do a prescription that way and send it to your pharmacist.

It's normal for morning sickness to be an all day thing, the name is stupidly deceiving. But yeah, if you're struggling ask your gp. Can you call and speak to the gp even if you can't get an appt?

My friend had medication for it, it was the only way she could get through.

when I called my GP before they told me they wouldn't see me at all and they don't offer pregnancy services at the practice. I tried asking for a normal appointment just to talk to someone but they refused. I am currently on hold waiting for my GPs reception and if that doesn't work I will call 111. Maybe they will help me.

The name really is deceiving lol I could tolerate it if it WAS just the morning!

@JackieBrown63

when I called my GP before they told me they wouldn't see me at all and they don't offer pregnancy services at the practice. I tried asking for a normal appointment just to talk to someone but they refused. I am currently on hold waiting for my GPs reception and if that doesn't work I will call 111. Maybe they will help me.

The name really is deceiving lol I could tolerate it if it WAS just the morning!

They don’t offer pregnancy services?? Wtf that can’t be right surely.

So they won’t do you whooping cough jab? I’m sure two of the standard pregnancy appointments are with your GP as well.

What do they actually expect you to do if you have an issue then?

You have my every sympathy. These horrors are only too menorable 9 and 12 years later.

The important thing is to stay hydrated. For me, that meant that there were some weeks where all I could manage was lemon or lime ice lollies. If you become dehydrated (dark wee), then go to A&E, who will probably either admit you to rehydrate you on a drip , or prescribe some antisickness drugs eg: cyclizine, ondansetron, phenergan. Or a combo of both.

Also, don’t force yourself to go to work. In law, pregnancy related sick leave can not be used again you, and should be recorded separately.

There is a huge wealth of practical l, legal and emotional support at [[https://www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/ pregnancy sickness support]{.

I am 7 weeks and exactly the same situation. Pretty much bed bound and can’t stomach food at all. Everything is triggering me: sounds, light, smells. Spoke to GP on the phone and they have prescribed cyclizine which is commonly given for morning sickness as a first port of call so fingers crossed it works 😩

I found that although eating felt counter-intuitive, it was essential to not let myself get hungry as that would make the sickness so much worse. I'd vomit up most things that were eaten on an empty stomach. Lots of nibbling away at crackers, crisps and dry biscuits so that my stomach always had something in it was what got me through. Kept some by the bed so as soon as I woke up I could start on a cracker etc. Wasn't easy though, you have my hugest sympathies.

@LanisHouseLot

I found that although eating felt counter-intuitive, it was essential to not let myself get hungry as that would make the sickness so much worse. I'd vomit up most things that were eaten on an empty stomach. Lots of nibbling away at crackers, crisps and dry biscuits so that my stomach always had something in it was what got me through. Kept some by the bed so as soon as I woke up I could start on a cracker etc. Wasn't easy though, you have my hugest sympathies.

Totally support this - I found that the only way to get any food to stay down was to eat before I sat up in bed. I tucked a cereal bar under my pillow and ate it the second I woke up - even if I was then sick it was much easier to physically be sick with something in my stomach.

I also ended up telling work before I had planned as it was almost impossible to hide how sick I was. Perhaps a word with your line manager might be helpful? Xx

I didn't think it sounded right that my GP won't even talk to me but they said they are incredibly short-staffed due to COVID and relying on volunteers to fill in for staff. I have been prescribed cyclizine and thank goodness it has helped with most of the symptoms so I can actually carry out my daily life. I also HAVE to nap during the day or I feel awful later on. It sounds like others have had it even worse and I feel for you!!!!