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I can't deal with being sick anymore

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poppy8989 · 12/12/2021 19:06

I can't cope with being violently sick every day and night. The migraines are killing me.I'm so unhappy
I can't do this

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poppy8989 · 14/12/2021 16:34

They sent me home at 4am last night with one type of medicine and antibiotics for a urine infection. I haven't been able to keep anything down though so it can't help me

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Derbee · 14/12/2021 16:39

One type of medication is not enough. Call someone from the Pregnancy Sickness Support charity and they will talk you through your options, and what you need to ask your GP for.

www.pregnancysicknesssupport.org.uk/

StarsandStones · 14/12/2021 17:28

I assume they gave you pills which you can't keep in?!

Ask for help again. How did you end up in hospital? Via your GP?

See who can help you the quickest. If it is out of hours GP or the hospital again. Phone or ask someone to phone for you. Tell them you are still throwing up and not keeping the medication down.

There are multiple treatment options. You have to find what works for you. This is personal. Look at these options:

cks.nice.org.uk/topics/nausea-vomiting-in-pregnancy

If people don't take you seriously, you will have to make clear that you feel you can't continue if this situation improves.

normanthegonk · 14/12/2021 20:38

Why did they send you home if you were still feeling sick? that's terrible.

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poppy8989 · 15/12/2021 10:48

They said to see how I would get on. But I now haven't eaten any food in 4/5days and just desperate to drink and feel normal.

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StarsandStones · 15/12/2021 11:21

If you still throw up and can't keep anything in, then you are not getting on. So please, phone them back and just tell them this.

They should let you go after your medication has kicked in... to make sure you don't have to come back every few days...

itwasntaparty · 15/12/2021 11:56

What is the medication - is it an anti emetic?

Mynotsoperfectlittlefamily · 15/12/2021 12:58

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Call Pregnancy Sickness Support. They will help you with all your options and whatever avenue you decide to take. They can help you get effective medication and help you find safe food and drink. Ask for a peer supporter who will be available to you to ask any questions or just to vent to.

BingoandBluey · 15/12/2021 13:07

I had hg twice it's horrendous and felt very bleak. You need medication and to keep pushing for one that helps with the gp. Caffeine- free coke with spoonfuls of sugar added until it was flat was recommended for me by a gp when the vomiting and dehydration was spiralling at one point and prevented a hospital admission that time by letting me get hydrated again so might be worth a try. It's awful feeling like this, you're doing so well. Getting through the day is an achievement like climbing a mountain some days with hg.

Livpool · 15/12/2021 14:40

I had HG til 20 weeks and it is unrelenting. I was kept I hospital a handful of times but was never let out until I could at least keep liquids down.

The only thing I could eat happily were Skittles and Mini Cheddars

Take care OP

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poppy8989 · 15/12/2021 15:06

Just having people who relate to how I'm feeling helps me. Iv been very depressed and even considered not keeping the baby because I can't handle this feeling. It's a very scary time and i can't imagine and end to it x

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Strangevipers · 15/12/2021 15:34

Just think OP As hard as it is you could wake up tomorrow and feel fine!

Also if you can stick it out whixh you can , think what you will have at the end of it! You will have the most perfect being in your arms who will bring you so much love and happiness that's will never go a d that the way your feeling now will be a distant memory

Mummy592 · 15/12/2021 20:03

Hi poppy8989
Firstly I’m so sorry you are going through this. I’ve never personally gone through this myself but 2 of my friends have.
My friend when through it until she was 15 weeks, but like you she couldn’t keep anything down. This isn’t something you can manage on your own. I know taking medication may cause you anxiety but also terminating this pregnancy will also have many more lasting effects ( mental).

I would advice you take yourself to the hospital. If your hospital has an early pregnancy unit go straight there. My friend had to go many times, she said her sign to go was when she was vomiting dark brown/black fluid. So please don’t suffer at home, the lovely midwives and doctors can help you through this. I know it won’t be easy at all. This isn’t the usual Morning sickness, unfortunately you are suffering from HG. It’s extremely taxing on your body.
I hope this has made sense And has helped at all.

I’m really hoping and praying that you can get the help you need, even if it provides temporary relief. I’m sorry you are going through this but it will pass.

Sending you all the love and support right now. Please keep us updated. Xx

bluesky45 · 15/12/2021 20:30

I had this. The hospital said they no longer keep women in for this and it's treated as a day case. So I would turn up in the morning, be put on a drip all day and then be sent home in the evening, to go back again the next morning. Taking my sick bowl with me. It was horrendous so I really feel for you. I did eventually get sorted with medicine that helped and by half way through my pregnancy, I was fine. Keep pushing for medicine that works for you

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poppy8989 · 17/12/2021 15:47

I called the pregnancy support. I'm almost at the point where I can't go on feeling like this. I'm again dehydrated and depressed. I know tomorrow I need to go back to hospital for fluids. As I can't go tonight as I have no one to have my son over night.
I feel usless. Like my body is failing me. I still haven't ate and it's been almost 8 days now. Drinking just comes back up and the medication didn't work. I have a horrible urine infection and the antibiotics they have me hardly stay down long enough to work either. A side effect is also that they make me vomit! Great hey! Iv sat for many hours now wondering if I can go through with this pregnancy. My scan isn't until Jan.... another 4 weeks of this. What do I do?! I feel very alone, very sad, very anxious and tired.
This is not what I thought it would be like.

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StarsandStones · 17/12/2021 18:19

I am hoping someone else has some good advice.

You still need to eat and drink something. Even when you throw up, you still retain something. At least that is the 'offical' idea... depending on quick you throw up...

And how can you organise more support for yourself?

StopGo · 17/12/2021 18:35

@poppy8989 are you facing this as a lone parent? I'm not judging

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poppy8989 · 17/12/2021 18:38

I'm not alone. My partner works shifts mainly 12 hours so not often here. We have a son who's 3 and to say I'm struggling with him is an understatement right now. I can't parent when I can't even look after myself

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StopGo · 17/12/2021 18:59

@poppy8989 oh I understand that as DP was the same. Duvet, tv and snacks just about kept me sane.

Contact the support team and be very honest.

StarsandStones · 17/12/2021 19:05

Does your partner have to work this weekend? I am just hoping you have the chance of a longer hospital stay and better medication this time...

Does your partner get how serious your condition is? He can't take any leave?

StarsandStones · 17/12/2021 19:12

And what StopGo said! And maybe some stickers or playdough or a colouring book, or whatever your DS likes. Maybe your partner can organise some of this stuff, toys and food, so it is easily accessible for DS? Saves you energy for next week...

Jaffacake007 · 17/12/2021 21:04

I had HG awfully with my pregnancy

Do you think you could tolerate ice lollies? During weeks 8-20 I pretty much lived off those cheap ice lollies you can get in a multipack.

It took me a while to find sickness medication that worked for me - please tell your GP you still feel awful and see if they can switch it to something else. Hopefully with lots of rest you'll feel better. It really is awful

StarsandStones · 19/12/2021 08:43

Hello poppy, how are you today?

Mummy592 · 19/12/2021 14:44

Thinking of you poppy xx

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poppy8989 · 03/01/2022 18:07

Hi everyone.sorry it's been a while. Unfortunately things are no better and I'm so tired of feeling like this. I'm struggling to cope and to handle every day.
I have migraines that have laid me in bed for days on end now and I'm still so sick that I can't remember a time when I wasn't.

Everything is bad at the moment and I know I'm getting depressed. Iv spoken to all the people I should do but it hasn't helped.
I don't even know what to do anymore. My son and partner are suffering. I'm suffering and It's torture.

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