Should I go to the ER??

[allisonmh]

I'm 16 weeks, and I think I have food poisoning. I've been up all night with horrible diarrhea and vomiting. I can't possibly have anything left in me to be vomiting or pooing, it just seems to be the water I've been trying to drink. Do I need to go to the ER?? I don't want to, but I want my baby to be safe... Someone help!

 

[CastawayBride]

I would call your OB, let them make the call.

Depends on what food poisoning you have they may want to monitor you.

They will also want to ensure you do not dehydrate yourself...

Take care!

 

[NoodleSnack]

Call your doctor or the healthline, they can advice you. If you've got neither of those, go to the ER.

 

[allisonmh]

Called the on call dr at my OB. She's going to call in an anti nausea med for me and told me to also take some immodium. If I'm not better by this evening, I'm to go to the ER. Too bad the pharmacy doesn't open for another 3 hours. Ugh.

 

[CastawayBride]

Called the on call dr at my OB. She's going to call in an anti nausea med for me and told me to also take some immodium. If I'm not better by this evening, I'm to go to the ER. Too bad the pharmacy doesn't open for another 3 hours. Ugh.

Feel better so sorry you are going through this!

 

[SonAmyMom]

I had a nasty 24 hour stomach bug at about 15 weeks, and it caused similar symptoms (some of those can be food borne, too). Try to take small sips of water when you can to get some hydration. The baby doesn't really need a whole lot right now, so 1 or 2 days are probably not going to be a big deal. But I agree that calling and following the OB's advice is always the smart thing to do when you're not sure.

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[allisonmh]

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling much better now. I haven't been able to eat much, but at least I'm getting fluids! I have an appt with my OB tmrw so at least I can make sure my lil guy is doing ok in there! : )