Suffering from Hyperemesis & painful headaches

[misshippo]

Hello, I am new to the forum.
I have suffered from Hyperemesis since 8 weeks and am now 19 weeks - I have looked online and many people seem to be in and out of hospital.
Except, my doctor doesn't seem concerned. I have been to hospital once, and they changed me to a different anti sickness medicine (which doesn't help).

Most days I am too exhausted to get out of bed, and have to keep a bowl next to me. I have been having really painful headaches (on my forehead) that I can't get rid of, and I know this is most likely due to dehydration.

My Hyperemesis has improved considerably since I've been on anti sickness medicine (only sick 4/5 times a day rather than 10+) but I'm still too weak to do much.
I'm worried about my baby - I read that if I'm dehydrated then it can hurt the baby if there is not enough amniotic fluid - will they be able to tell at my next scan?

Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[sophxx]

theres a surpport group on here hun ill try find the link for you x

 

[misshippo]

Oh thank you! Did you manage to find it ? x

 

[sophxx]

here you go

https://www.babyandbump.com/gestational-complications/131902-hyperemesis-sufferers-unite.html

 

[sugarcube84]

i had hyperemesis my baby was born bang on his due date and was 7lb 13oz (im a size 8 was a 6 when pregnant for first half anyway and only 5ft2) i only had 1 weeks worth of anti sickness tablets and was never admitted to hospital.

The headaches probably are a sign you are dehydrated, looking back i wish i had made more of a fuss at the doctors to do more to help. My advice would be to go to your doctors and not let them fob you off although i am probaby proof of the whole 'the baby will be fine it will get everything it needs' yes but your health will suffer as it depletes your natural resources. My weight has been up and down my immune system is weak and since having the baby 11 months ago i am only just starting to get back to normal (and now i started back at work full time)

When i have another i am going to fight my corner it is simply not acceptable for doctors to not take you seriously because it is 'only temporary!'

Go to the doctors ask them if you are dehydrated and tell them everything and i mean evrything you are suffering with.