Alicia B
In the last 2 weeks I have lost 8 pounds. I am having a hard time eating and keeping it down. I honestly can not stand the sight or thought of food. I am currently taking zofran for the nausea. Any suggestions on foods and is the weight loss normal?
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I'm sorry to hear you are so sick :( Its not fun at all. I had hyperemesis gravidarum for 7 months in my first pregnancy, and had for 4 months (but more extreme) with this pregnancy. Drugs should be a last resort. There have been many drugs that were thought safe while pregnant, and then ended up with tragic consequences in the long run. The medical community is known to not test these things long enough. There are many other things you should try first. Take a B complex vitamin every day. Take ginger root capsules (start with 2 caps every 4 hours, and add more if you need. Its not something you can overdose on). Try drinking peppermint tea, or sucking on peppermint candies. Avoid greasy foods. Eat a protein/carb combination snack any time that you wake up at night, so your blood sugar doesnt get so low. Eat more protein. Eat small ammounts every couple of hours, instead of a few major meals. Your digestive system moves slower, so it handles small ammounts better. The frequent eating also helps keep your blood sugar more level, which can help with your sickness A LOT. You can also try those sea sickness bracelets. They simply use a nausea-blocking pressure point on your wrists. Eating papaya or sniffing lemons are another couple things that some women swear by. At times that you simply cannot eat, at least stay hydrated. Dissolve some peppermint candies into some room temperature water. That can help a lot. I hope those things help.
As far as the weight loss goes, a lot of women experience that. I lost 15 lbs in one month with this pregnancy, but havent had any trouble gaining it back (and then some!) once the hyperemesis went away. The baby will suck everything that it needs out of your body. But its important to eat so that YOU dont get too sick or dehydrated. Good luck! I know how awful this can be. I couldnt even get out of bed I was so dehydrated and malnourished. Try some of the tips above, and hang in there!
I'm sorry to hear you are so sick :( Its not fun at all. I had hyperemesis gravidarum for 7 months in my first pregnancy, and had for 4 months (but more extreme) with this pregnancy. Drugs should be a last resort. There have been many drugs that were thought safe while pregnant, and then ended up with tragic consequences in the long run. The medical community is known to not test these things long enough. There are many other things you should try first. Take a B complex vitamin every day. Take ginger root capsules (start with 2 caps every 4 hours, and add more if you need. Its not something you can overdose on). Try drinking peppermint tea, or sucking on peppermint candies. Avoid greasy foods. Eat a protein/carb combination snack any time that you wake up at night, so your blood sugar doesnt get so low. Eat more protein. Eat small ammounts every couple of hours, instead of a few major meals. Your digestive system moves slower, so it handles small ammounts better. The frequent eating also helps keep your blood sugar more level, which can help with your sickness A LOT. You can also try those sea sickness bracelets. They simply use a nausea-blocking pressure point on your wrists. Eating papaya or sniffing lemons are another couple things that some women swear by. At times that you simply cannot eat, at least stay hydrated. Dissolve some peppermint candies into some room temperature water. That can help a lot. I hope those things help.
As far as the weight loss goes, a lot of women experience that. I lost 15 lbs in one month with this pregnancy, but havent had any trouble gaining it back (and then some!) once the hyperemesis went away. The baby will suck everything that it needs out of your body. But its important to eat so that YOU dont get too sick or dehydrated. Good luck! I know how awful this can be. I couldnt even get out of bed I was so dehydrated and malnourished. Try some of the tips above, and hang in there!
during pregnancy.....?
yahhhh?
so im not sure if i am yet or not but....
i was wondering if during pregnancy its possible to have really really bad stomach pain all over and off and on abdominal cramps?
Answer
Pregnancy signs include:
1.Implantation Bleeding
2.Delay/Difference in Menstruation
3.Swollen/Tender Breasts
4.Fatigue/Tiredness
5.Nausea/Morning Sickness
6.Backaches
7.Headaches
8.Frequent Urination
9.Darkening of Areolas
10.Food Cravings
However if you want a confirmed answer on whether you are pregnant or not, there are two alternatives that you can seek. The first alternative is to take a home pregnancy test kit one week or so after your missed period. If you are really pregnant, the pregnancy stick will able to detect it due to your high hormones level. Another alternative is to see and doctor and had blood test done. After all, this will be a more accurate but expensive method to check out oneâs pregnancy.
Pregnancy signs include:
1.Implantation Bleeding
2.Delay/Difference in Menstruation
3.Swollen/Tender Breasts
4.Fatigue/Tiredness
5.Nausea/Morning Sickness
6.Backaches
7.Headaches
8.Frequent Urination
9.Darkening of Areolas
10.Food Cravings
However if you want a confirmed answer on whether you are pregnant or not, there are two alternatives that you can seek. The first alternative is to take a home pregnancy test kit one week or so after your missed period. If you are really pregnant, the pregnancy stick will able to detect it due to your high hormones level. Another alternative is to see and doctor and had blood test done. After all, this will be a more accurate but expensive method to check out oneâs pregnancy.
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