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hi everyone... the last week ive had flu like symptoms... ive been vomiting over smells..... like mushrooms.. i love mushrooms but as soon as i walked in the house when they were cooking them i vomited everywhere... i cant even look at food without feeling sick im tired as and dont want to get out of bed im peeing all the time.. i dont know if i should even think its pregnancy or its just the flu? my last period was very very light and lasted 3 days...usually im heavy and last the 7 days..has anyone else been pregnant and had this? also the only contraception we use is the pill im on and i take it most mornings unless i forget then i take it that night
no im actually wanting someone to answer me :( if you look noone has answered it
Answer
Well its debatable..sounds like the flu, esp.if your aching all over, fever, chills, cough or sore throat,etc. OR you could easily be pregnant, and the nausea is morning sickness, though its specified morning sickness as this is when it happens during the first trimester of pregnancy. you said you take the pill irregularly and often forget, but take it at night.
To put you out of your agony, see you Dr., who will do a pregnancy test, and decide whats going on. you haven't said how long ago you had your last period, short as it was with less blood. the only answer is time and that Dr's. visit. also frequent urination is also common at the beginning of pregnancy as the foetus is sitting on the bladder.
Ill throw in a few sites for you to think about:
What causes vomiting?
A stomach virus or "flu" is the most common reason for vomiting. The medical name for this illness is acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and it often includes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Serious bacterial infections from E. coli, salmonella, and shigella -- germs that cause food poisoning -- can result in similar symptoms.
Surprisingly, respiratory infections can also lead to vomiting. When children swallow a lot of phlegm, the excess mucus can irritate their stomachs and cause them to throw up. Coughing can trigger vomiting as well -- a reflex that's actually designed to reduce the cough.
Other common causes of vomiting:
â¢Toxins, such as poisonous plants, or herbs inappropriate for children, or medications.
â¢Overeating, particularly at birthday parties and on Halloween.
â¢Motion sickness. Traveling in a car, boat, or airplane makes some children queasy. Have your child eat a light snack before leaving, breathe fresh air, and focus on distant objects during travel.
â¢Food allergies. Some food allergies can cause diarrhea or loose stools and occasional vomiting.
â¢Appendicitis. Symptoms may seem indistinguishable from a stomach virus, but the illness can be much more serious, so watch for this pattern: With appendicitis, the abdominal pain usually begins around the belly button and migrates to the lower right side of the abdomen. Intestinal blockage causes vomiting that contains bile, a forest-green-colored stomach secretion.
â¢Urinary tract infections. If your child has vomiting along with frequent, painful urination, he may have a urinary tract infection. Your doctor will want to examine him and check his urine.
â¢Headache. When head pain accompanies vomiting, it can signal a viral illness. Severe headaches and vomiting, however, can be symptoms of migraine or meningitis, an infection around the brain. A stiff neck, fever, listlessness, and a bumpy purple or red rash are other signs of meningitis. Get emergency medical care immediately if your child shows these symptoms.
â¢Pregnancy. Once a girl enters puberty, nausea and vomiting can be an early sign of pregnancy.
When should I call the pediatrician?
Dehydration is the most common complication of vomiting.
2ND link
Am I pregnant?
Emergency Contraception:
Please note that if youâre visiting this page because youâve recently had unprotected sex (or the condom broke or you forgot to take your birth control pills) and youâre worried that you may be pregnant, you may want to visit our section on emergency contraception. Emergency contraception (a.k.a. the âmorning afterâ pill) can help prevent pregnancy if taken up to five days after unprotected sex, and is more effective if taken sooner.
Missing your period
If you have been sexually active, missing a period is the most tell-tale sign of pregnancy. If you have missed your period, you may want to consider taking a home pregnancy test.
However, even though a missed period is a common sign of pregnancy, there are other reasons why you may miss a period as well. Diet, excessive exercise and stress may all cause a woman to miss her period. In addition, certain birth control methods such as Depo ProveraTM and Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) can also reduce or stop menstrual bleeding.
Some women, particularly younger women, may have irregular menstrual cycles, making it very difficult to predict when her period is due.
If you have lighter, shorter or irregular bleeding
After becoming pregnant, some women may experience what is called implantation bleeding. This bleeding is caused when a fertilized egg implants on the wall of the uterus. Sometimes, a woman may mistake this bleeding for a light period.
Other early symptoms of pregnancy
In addition to missing or having a delayed period, some common signs of pregnancy can include:
Fatigue: Women may often feel tired or fatigued soon after becoming pregnant.
Faintness: Some women may feel faint or lightheaded early on in her pregnancy.
Breast Changes: Breasts may begin to feel tender and/or swollen and heavier. The areola (the circle of skin directly surrounding the nipples) may become darker.
Constipation, Gas or Bloating.
Nausea/
Well its debatable..sounds like the flu, esp.if your aching all over, fever, chills, cough or sore throat,etc. OR you could easily be pregnant, and the nausea is morning sickness, though its specified morning sickness as this is when it happens during the first trimester of pregnancy. you said you take the pill irregularly and often forget, but take it at night.
To put you out of your agony, see you Dr., who will do a pregnancy test, and decide whats going on. you haven't said how long ago you had your last period, short as it was with less blood. the only answer is time and that Dr's. visit. also frequent urination is also common at the beginning of pregnancy as the foetus is sitting on the bladder.
Ill throw in a few sites for you to think about:
What causes vomiting?
A stomach virus or "flu" is the most common reason for vomiting. The medical name for this illness is acute gastroenteritis (AGE), and it often includes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Serious bacterial infections from E. coli, salmonella, and shigella -- germs that cause food poisoning -- can result in similar symptoms.
Surprisingly, respiratory infections can also lead to vomiting. When children swallow a lot of phlegm, the excess mucus can irritate their stomachs and cause them to throw up. Coughing can trigger vomiting as well -- a reflex that's actually designed to reduce the cough.
Other common causes of vomiting:
â¢Toxins, such as poisonous plants, or herbs inappropriate for children, or medications.
â¢Overeating, particularly at birthday parties and on Halloween.
â¢Motion sickness. Traveling in a car, boat, or airplane makes some children queasy. Have your child eat a light snack before leaving, breathe fresh air, and focus on distant objects during travel.
â¢Food allergies. Some food allergies can cause diarrhea or loose stools and occasional vomiting.
â¢Appendicitis. Symptoms may seem indistinguishable from a stomach virus, but the illness can be much more serious, so watch for this pattern: With appendicitis, the abdominal pain usually begins around the belly button and migrates to the lower right side of the abdomen. Intestinal blockage causes vomiting that contains bile, a forest-green-colored stomach secretion.
â¢Urinary tract infections. If your child has vomiting along with frequent, painful urination, he may have a urinary tract infection. Your doctor will want to examine him and check his urine.
â¢Headache. When head pain accompanies vomiting, it can signal a viral illness. Severe headaches and vomiting, however, can be symptoms of migraine or meningitis, an infection around the brain. A stiff neck, fever, listlessness, and a bumpy purple or red rash are other signs of meningitis. Get emergency medical care immediately if your child shows these symptoms.
â¢Pregnancy. Once a girl enters puberty, nausea and vomiting can be an early sign of pregnancy.
When should I call the pediatrician?
Dehydration is the most common complication of vomiting.
2ND link
Am I pregnant?
Emergency Contraception:
Please note that if youâre visiting this page because youâve recently had unprotected sex (or the condom broke or you forgot to take your birth control pills) and youâre worried that you may be pregnant, you may want to visit our section on emergency contraception. Emergency contraception (a.k.a. the âmorning afterâ pill) can help prevent pregnancy if taken up to five days after unprotected sex, and is more effective if taken sooner.
Missing your period
If you have been sexually active, missing a period is the most tell-tale sign of pregnancy. If you have missed your period, you may want to consider taking a home pregnancy test.
However, even though a missed period is a common sign of pregnancy, there are other reasons why you may miss a period as well. Diet, excessive exercise and stress may all cause a woman to miss her period. In addition, certain birth control methods such as Depo ProveraTM and Hormonal Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) can also reduce or stop menstrual bleeding.
Some women, particularly younger women, may have irregular menstrual cycles, making it very difficult to predict when her period is due.
If you have lighter, shorter or irregular bleeding
After becoming pregnant, some women may experience what is called implantation bleeding. This bleeding is caused when a fertilized egg implants on the wall of the uterus. Sometimes, a woman may mistake this bleeding for a light period.
Other early symptoms of pregnancy
In addition to missing or having a delayed period, some common signs of pregnancy can include:
Fatigue: Women may often feel tired or fatigued soon after becoming pregnant.
Faintness: Some women may feel faint or lightheaded early on in her pregnancy.
Breast Changes: Breasts may begin to feel tender and/or swollen and heavier. The areola (the circle of skin directly surrounding the nipples) may become darker.
Constipation, Gas or Bloating.
Nausea/
i have a very good question.?
cheekz
what are the pregnancy myths and facts?
Answer
these are somethings i know. good luck and i hope they help you out.
1. Pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream.
False. Not all women crave pickles and ice cream, but food cravings such as these are based in fact. In general, food cravings can be very helpful in telling you what your body needs.
Explanation: Women who crave pickles are really craving salt and may be mineral deficient, and specifically sodium deficient. Additional minerals are particularly important in pregnancy when women's bodies increase blood volume by up to 20 percent, so the existing minerals are diluted.
Many women crave junk foods such as ice cream during pregnancy because junk food is associated with comfort. Sugars found in sweet foods, as well as in breads, pasta and rice cause the body to produce serotonin, which makes women feel good.
2. Pregnant women who carry low = boy, or pregnancy acne = girl.
False. How a woman carries depends on her body type and whether she has been pregnant before, but does not reflect gender. Pregnancy acne is unrelated to gender.
Explanation: Women tend to carry lower or higher depending on their body type. Taller, thinner women appear to carry higher. Shorter and fuller women appear to carry lower. Neither has any correlation to gender. Also, in a second pregnancy, since abdominal muscles may be looser, the pregnancy may appear to be lower.
Pregnancy acne has nothing to do with gender; it is a result of natural hormonal changes.
3. Pregnant women must eat for two; they must gain 25 pounds.
False. North Americans already eat for two prior to pregnancy!
Explanation: Thirty years ago, the average size of babies was 6 pounds. Today the average size is 8 pounds. There are many reasons for this, but one reason is over-eating, particularly unfavorable carbohydrates (breads, pastas, rice), and not getting enough vegetables, protein and healthy fats.
As long as a pregnant woman eats properly â and as long as her doctor is not concerned â there is no set formula for how much she must gain. Generally, in the last trimester, the baby gains half a pound a week. So, as a general rule, if, during this time, the pregnant woman is not gaining a bit more than that, her doctor may be concerned and her diet should be re-evaluated.
4. Pregnant women shouldn't take baths.
False. Pregnant women shouldn't take HOT baths.
Explanation: Women are told not to take baths because HOT water â over 98 degrees â is unfavorable to the pregnancy. Taking a warm (NOT HOT!) bath with someone to help you get in and out of the bath safely can help:
Decrease uncomfortable swelling in arms and legs.
Increase the amniotic fluid.
Prevent premature contractions.
Help the mother relax and alleviate anxiety about the health of her baby.
This is also why swimming is such a great pregnancy exercise.
5. Pregnant women shouldn't eat fish.
False. Although women are told not to eat fish due to mercury levels and fears of food poisoning, (a) women can choose fresh fish with low mercury levels and (b) fish oil has many benefits to the baby. After all, women in Japan don't stop eating sushi!
Explanation: Mercury and food poisoning are significant concerns. Women are individuals and every pregnancy is unique. Small white fish have lower mercury levels because they have been living in the ocean for a shorter period of time. Get fresh fish and smell it. A woman's sense of smell is heightened during pregnancy for a reason â the pregnant woman's body is helping her determine what is healthy for her baby.
Moreover, fish oil contains helpful Omega 3 fats, which actually enhance the development of the baby's brain, improve the baby's IQ, make the baby a better sleeper after birth, prevent premature contractions and premature labor, prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy, and act as an anti-inflammatory that prevent infection. If a pregnant woman is uncomfortable eating fish, she can visit her local health food store for fish oil supplements.
6. Pregnant women shouldn't change cat litter.
True. Due to a virus in cat feces called Toxoplasmosis.
Explanation: This virus can be very harmful to the pregnancy. But recognize that contact with kitty litter is not limited to changing the cat litter box. Since a cat walks on its litter, the virus can be tracked anywhere a cat walks, including its paws. Due to this, all contact with the cat must be limited and the house must be kept extra clean. Also, because much of our produce is grown outdoors where cats and other animals come in contact with it â even if it's organic â recognize that this virus may be present on fruits and vegetables.
7. Pregnant women shouldn't dye their hair.
False. Sort of. Pregnant women should avoid anything chemicalized â from food to hair dye.
Explanation: Just like with the foods they eat, pregnant women should try to expose their bodies to as few artificial products as possible. Hair dyes are no exception. Of course, that means redheads can use natural hennas.
8. Pregnant women should not carry heavy items.
True. Nothing more than 25 pounds.
Explanation: The pregnant body is already burdened by additional weight, which throws off a woman's balance and makes her more likely to fall. This and other things that cause a diminished sense of balance in pregnant women should be avoided, as a fall after the first trimester may be devastating to the pregnancy â always requiring immediate medical attention.
9. All pregnant women have morning sickness.
False. Women and their pregnancy hormone levels are individual.
Explanation: The feeling of morning sickness is often caused by a rise in the female hormone estrogen during pregnancy. If the pregnant woman's body already produced a high level of estrogen prior to her pregnancy, additional estrogen may cause morning sickness in the first trimester â or not. It really depends on the individual.
10. Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol.
True. Alcohol is 'feto-toxic,' which means it is poisonous to the growing baby.
Explanation: Just one drink a day can create a noticeable problem in the pregnancy. If someone told you that one pill of a certain drug is damaging to your baby, would you take half that pill or even one quarter?
11. Men cannot REALLY be a part of the pregnancy.
False. Making your life partner into your pregnancy partner can make a big difference in how much you enjoy your pregnancy.
Explanation: Pregnancy can be the most wonderful opportunity to bring a couple together as a solid team. When men are given the means to assist, pregnancy can make the relationship between that man and his pregnant partner exceptionally strong â strength a couple will need when baby arrives!
these are somethings i know. good luck and i hope they help you out.
1. Pregnant women crave pickles and ice cream.
False. Not all women crave pickles and ice cream, but food cravings such as these are based in fact. In general, food cravings can be very helpful in telling you what your body needs.
Explanation: Women who crave pickles are really craving salt and may be mineral deficient, and specifically sodium deficient. Additional minerals are particularly important in pregnancy when women's bodies increase blood volume by up to 20 percent, so the existing minerals are diluted.
Many women crave junk foods such as ice cream during pregnancy because junk food is associated with comfort. Sugars found in sweet foods, as well as in breads, pasta and rice cause the body to produce serotonin, which makes women feel good.
2. Pregnant women who carry low = boy, or pregnancy acne = girl.
False. How a woman carries depends on her body type and whether she has been pregnant before, but does not reflect gender. Pregnancy acne is unrelated to gender.
Explanation: Women tend to carry lower or higher depending on their body type. Taller, thinner women appear to carry higher. Shorter and fuller women appear to carry lower. Neither has any correlation to gender. Also, in a second pregnancy, since abdominal muscles may be looser, the pregnancy may appear to be lower.
Pregnancy acne has nothing to do with gender; it is a result of natural hormonal changes.
3. Pregnant women must eat for two; they must gain 25 pounds.
False. North Americans already eat for two prior to pregnancy!
Explanation: Thirty years ago, the average size of babies was 6 pounds. Today the average size is 8 pounds. There are many reasons for this, but one reason is over-eating, particularly unfavorable carbohydrates (breads, pastas, rice), and not getting enough vegetables, protein and healthy fats.
As long as a pregnant woman eats properly â and as long as her doctor is not concerned â there is no set formula for how much she must gain. Generally, in the last trimester, the baby gains half a pound a week. So, as a general rule, if, during this time, the pregnant woman is not gaining a bit more than that, her doctor may be concerned and her diet should be re-evaluated.
4. Pregnant women shouldn't take baths.
False. Pregnant women shouldn't take HOT baths.
Explanation: Women are told not to take baths because HOT water â over 98 degrees â is unfavorable to the pregnancy. Taking a warm (NOT HOT!) bath with someone to help you get in and out of the bath safely can help:
Decrease uncomfortable swelling in arms and legs.
Increase the amniotic fluid.
Prevent premature contractions.
Help the mother relax and alleviate anxiety about the health of her baby.
This is also why swimming is such a great pregnancy exercise.
5. Pregnant women shouldn't eat fish.
False. Although women are told not to eat fish due to mercury levels and fears of food poisoning, (a) women can choose fresh fish with low mercury levels and (b) fish oil has many benefits to the baby. After all, women in Japan don't stop eating sushi!
Explanation: Mercury and food poisoning are significant concerns. Women are individuals and every pregnancy is unique. Small white fish have lower mercury levels because they have been living in the ocean for a shorter period of time. Get fresh fish and smell it. A woman's sense of smell is heightened during pregnancy for a reason â the pregnant woman's body is helping her determine what is healthy for her baby.
Moreover, fish oil contains helpful Omega 3 fats, which actually enhance the development of the baby's brain, improve the baby's IQ, make the baby a better sleeper after birth, prevent premature contractions and premature labor, prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy, and act as an anti-inflammatory that prevent infection. If a pregnant woman is uncomfortable eating fish, she can visit her local health food store for fish oil supplements.
6. Pregnant women shouldn't change cat litter.
True. Due to a virus in cat feces called Toxoplasmosis.
Explanation: This virus can be very harmful to the pregnancy. But recognize that contact with kitty litter is not limited to changing the cat litter box. Since a cat walks on its litter, the virus can be tracked anywhere a cat walks, including its paws. Due to this, all contact with the cat must be limited and the house must be kept extra clean. Also, because much of our produce is grown outdoors where cats and other animals come in contact with it â even if it's organic â recognize that this virus may be present on fruits and vegetables.
7. Pregnant women shouldn't dye their hair.
False. Sort of. Pregnant women should avoid anything chemicalized â from food to hair dye.
Explanation: Just like with the foods they eat, pregnant women should try to expose their bodies to as few artificial products as possible. Hair dyes are no exception. Of course, that means redheads can use natural hennas.
8. Pregnant women should not carry heavy items.
True. Nothing more than 25 pounds.
Explanation: The pregnant body is already burdened by additional weight, which throws off a woman's balance and makes her more likely to fall. This and other things that cause a diminished sense of balance in pregnant women should be avoided, as a fall after the first trimester may be devastating to the pregnancy â always requiring immediate medical attention.
9. All pregnant women have morning sickness.
False. Women and their pregnancy hormone levels are individual.
Explanation: The feeling of morning sickness is often caused by a rise in the female hormone estrogen during pregnancy. If the pregnant woman's body already produced a high level of estrogen prior to her pregnancy, additional estrogen may cause morning sickness in the first trimester â or not. It really depends on the individual.
10. Pregnant women shouldn't drink alcohol.
True. Alcohol is 'feto-toxic,' which means it is poisonous to the growing baby.
Explanation: Just one drink a day can create a noticeable problem in the pregnancy. If someone told you that one pill of a certain drug is damaging to your baby, would you take half that pill or even one quarter?
11. Men cannot REALLY be a part of the pregnancy.
False. Making your life partner into your pregnancy partner can make a big difference in how much you enjoy your pregnancy.
Explanation: Pregnancy can be the most wonderful opportunity to bring a couple together as a solid team. When men are given the means to assist, pregnancy can make the relationship between that man and his pregnant partner exceptionally strong â strength a couple will need when baby arrives!
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