I am 15 weeks pregnant and I have horrible
morning sickness, I take 4mg of Zofran 2
times a day and it doesnt help at all, so
far i have lost 12lbs and countiing and I
am constantly in the ER for dehydration.
They tell me I have to keep fluids down
anyway I can but it doesnt matter how hard
I try it just comes back up... I really
need help I dont know what to do it is
miserable.... any tips?
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_tanya_
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Posted: 06-23-08 15:17pm
Wish I had some advice but I think you've
probably heard it all. My mother was that
sick with me while she was pregnant up
until the 9th month and constantly in the
hospital for dehydration. Unfortunately
nothing worked and it was just something
she had to live with until I was born. On
the bright side this is temporary (I know
that doesn't really make you feel any
better).
Try eating small meals rather then big
ones
I used to get far more sick if i went long
without eating at least something
Before you even step out of bed eat a
saltine cracker
Take your prenatal vitamins in the
afternoon or at night
Gingerale or ginger tea can help ease
nausea
Theres these things called Preggie Pops
that my friend swore by
Is there a different brand of medication
you could try that may work for your body
Sorry your going through this and
hopefully it goes away soon!
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STB7542
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Feb 2008 Posts: 66 Location: Parker, CO
Posted: 06-23-08 18:52pm
I feel your pain, I've been that sick
throughout my entire pregnancy, and yep
became a frequent at the ER. I actually
got hospitalized for 5 days when i was
about 26 weeks, for being so dehydrated
and losing so much weight. They gave me
Zofran too, but it doesn't do anything I'm
now 33 weeks and still fighting the
nausea. Somethings I've tried that help
sometimes is sleeping while sitting up (I
know it sounds funny but for whatever
reason it just holds stuff down easier),
Not eating anything sugary after about 3
in the afternoon, drinking room
temperature water, (cold water irretates
the stomach) and my best advice is not to
stress about it, it really does make it
worse if you feel like you have to throw
up, just do it, don't fight it, cause it
makes it that much worse. Try to stay
positive and remember it's for a good
cause in the end. Good LUCK!
