MS wearing me thin

[PrincessMommy]

My morning sickness just seems to be getting worse The past few weeks- I have kind of been waking up randomly at night. Many many times but I was able to fall right back asleep with no problems. The past few nights it has progressed to me waking up and feeling weak as ever. On top of me just waking up, my sons medication gives him nightmares. So he often cries in the night until I come comfort him. My poor little man All I want to do is sleep, but now these waves of nausea are coming at night too!!

As soon as I get up in the morning- I puke. I try to get out of bed slowly the best I can. (Ob says that helps) My 5 month old doesn't really enjoy waiting on me I am always just puking up straight bile or maybe a small amount of water from the night. Then I will take my son downstairs to feed him, then change him and all that good stuff. Right after that I normally feel sick again and half the time must go in for a second round. For the rest of the day I lack energy. Especially these past few days when I haven't been getting a great amount of sleep. It has really effected my whole day and the attention I give to my son Braedyn. I want to be able to play with him more than I do I find myself looking at the clock to see if its almost his nap time, then getting excited when it is. Because I know I will get to sleep some. I don't want to ever feel like that again

Has anyone else had the same problem?? Ob is insisting meds, but because I can still keep myself fed and hydrated, it isn't necessary. I really don't want to take medications if I can help it. Too many unknowns for my liking </3 I have tried all of the more natural ways to help ms but I just can't shake this tired feeling. I hope it stops soon I guess this is half way a rant- but only my husband and I know about the new baby. I can't complain to my mom or grandma because they don't know yet. I'm waiting for 12 week scan to have the ultrasounds to show and break the news. Sorry ladies, I had to get it out

 

[LadyHutch]

There is a category A (perfectly safe and studied in pregnancy) medication that is actually pretty useful for severe morning sickness/mild HG. Its called Diclegis and it really does help. It will make you tired at first, and I know you already are, but if you can bear a week of taking it,it really will make you feel quite a bit better. It is simply unisom + vitamin B6 in a time release form. I suggest you try it, it may very well get you over the hump.

I know quite a bit about this, as I have moderate to severe HG. I understand the fear of taking meds, but this one is very safe, and does help. Since you are still able to eat and drink, I'd say it would be a good solution for you.

Be sure to get a few sample bottles from your OB/GYN, and ask about the coupon. You will have to go online to the diclegis website to get the coupon, but if you do, it is only $30/month.

Other than that, try to keep small amounts of food on your stomach all the time. For me, that isn't possible, but try. Avoid water, as often, your stomach will reject zero calorie food/drink because when you vomit often, your stomach no longer knows what to do with it. Many of us with HG cannot drink water. Do gatorade instead, or ginger ale. The colder a drink is, the more likely you will keep it down. Of course, people will suggest crackers before you wake up/get out of bed, and it is worth a try. But I can't do that at all. Just go ahead and throw up first, then try to get something bland in there...oatmeal or cream of wheat works for some ladies, just a spoonful or two.

Feel free to PM me if I can help further. I'm very sorry you aren't feeling well and I hope it passes soon.

 

[PrincessMommy]

Oh wow thank you soooooo much! I want to try that medicine now! My ob said I just had a bad case of ms so I didn't think I could take meds that work for people with HG. I appreciate all the tips you just gave me- I was wondering why water made me feel so sick. I just picked up 2 big bottles of Gatorade yesterday so I will just have my husband pick me up more on the way home I can't keep much in my stomach, but enough to keep it not empty all the time. The only thing that brings me full relief is when my husband rubs my back haha.

 

[LadyHutch]

Check my Hyperemesis post for a comparison list of symptoms. You may have mild HG if you are vomiting multiple times a day and the nausea never lets up.

Diclegis is a really good solution for severe MS/mild HG. Even if you can't get Diclegis, ask your doctor about over the counter B6 and unisom.

 

[PrincessMommy]

Thank you!! You have been tons of help Lady

 

[LadyHutch]

You're welcome. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[lanet]

Lady hutch is that available in the US? I heard about it when I was pregnant with dd but it wasn't available to I just used b6 and unisom. Now 12 years later I'm pregnant again and the sickness is kicking in. I'm praying it won't be as severe this time but I'm planning ahead in case it is!

 

[lanet]

Also princess I go to acupuncture and she says she can help with morning sickness. It will be worth the money for me if it allows me to function!

 

[LoveMy2Boys2]

My morning sickness wakes me up every night and I'm usually up for a few hrs like 2-5am with severe nausea .... My days are horrid on no sleep ..... I'm going to try those sea bands tomorrow, I saw them at babies r us.... They prob don't help any but it's a natural remedy also, worth a shot til I find something else !

 

[PrincessMommy]

My morning sickness wakes me up every night and I'm usually up for a few hrs like 2-5am with severe nausea .... My days are horrid on no sleep ..... I'm going to try those sea bands tomorrow, I saw them at babies r us.... They prob don't help any but it's a natural remedy also, worth a shot til I find something else !

Aw you poor thing! I only wake up for like 10-15 min at a time. It happens a lot, though. I did get a break on it last night! I guess my body decided to be nice to me for a bit Do try the sea bands! When I was younger I had awful motion sickness and they worked really well!!