Support Thread for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) Sufferers

[willow5]

Do you think they would consider an epidural in the first trimester to help with HG? (Just kidding of course)

Ha! I was just thinking if that works hook me up! kidding too, but how tempting. I remember asking my GP last pg if maybe they could just sedate me, or put me in a coma until the pregnancy was over so I didn't have to feel the sickness any more.

[Lily Dust]

Hey girls

Ive been staying away (no offence) in attempt to tell myself that HG wont happen to me again.....pretty sure Im kidding myself Im sitting here nauseous and about ready to spew. Im hoping it doesnt actually happen but I am absolutely gutted. I really hoped to be the person who never suffered again (stupid I know). But at worst, Id hoped it wouldnt be on the severe spectrum it was with DD. Poor me post, Im sorry. im just really stinkin scared.

to you gorgeous, brave women

ETA: And my HCG levels are pathetic in comparison to my HG pregnancy so that isnt even helping.

[willow5]

Oh NO! I know how you feel about staying away. I found this thread quite a while back when I was only talking about ttc. I thought it might be good to join and talk to others who'd been there too hear success or tip that helped etc. Well I think I posted once and got scared. I wanted to be an ostrich and just not know about it because it bought back so many memories.

I hope it is just m/s for you Do you think it could be? I just knew, the feeling was distinct for me I knew it wouldn't get better.

Have you got a plan with your doctor already for just in case? So sorry you might be joining the HG nightmare again

How far along are you now?

[Lily Dust]

I have no idea With DD I had nausea at 6 weeks (February 14th) at 10am by 11am I was head down the toilet and never came back out until 37 weeks. Atm it is nausea but it is getting a bit more 'gaggy' for want of a better word. It does feel different but Im wondering if it's just starting more slowly given my HCG levels (they are 1/3 of what DDs were at thsi stage).
Plan is in place and I have scripts in my hand ready to go. I dont know that the plan will get followed through but at least I have the scripts, which was more than I expected him to provide. Havent had scan confirmation but going by O, 6 weeks today. LMP dates 6 weeks 2 days. I guess on the upside I made it to the same gestation without throwing up....yet.

Thanks Willow, I know you'd get it

[willow5]

Yay for not spewing! You know you still might not. I haven't spewed at all this time. Even so the nausea can be a killer. Good you have the scripts. I was really torn, not wanting to take anything if I didn't have to, but I was also terrified of the HG. I really put me doing so much better this time down to early treatment.

What do you have scripts for? I can not speak any higher of the huge positive effect Restavit has had for me!!!! Zofran stopped vomiting for me but once I added the Restavit the relief from the nausea was huge. You could even try Restavit alone first, it may work wonders for your nausea without needing heavier stuff. I was still constantly nauseated on the Zofran and had a lot of trouble eating and drinking, but the Restavit eased it enough for me to eat and drink more and all my weight loss stopped. It is OTC so you don't need a script. It's the Restavit for insomnia, not the 'nausea' formula (which is just vit B) A Restavit and vit B combo helps a lot of people too.

I know you'd rather have to take nothing, and here's hoping you don't. I'm not sure there's hard evidence of HCG levels playing a big part in HG, but it definitely does for some. Maybe you're just going to have the odd gaggy day and leave HG in your past

[willow5]

Lily Dust hope you're doing ok xx

[Lily Dust]

Sorry hun, just getting online now......

That's exactly where I'm sitting, trying to wait it out but so scared if I do, then I will just crumble

Ive heard of the restavit and will give it a try too. My scripts are for zofran wafers. Im taking B6, Im trying to believe it's working but meh, I dunno. Really bad morning and pretty much ate a piece of fruit all morning, by lunch was ok but back to feeling blergh. Still no spew but I came close this morning. Im thinking Ive blocked a lot of DDs pregnancy out but i dont recall the nausea like this. No wait, actually I do. That was really dumb. I guess Id get nausea, spew, get relief for 5 or 6 minutes and it would start again, over and over. The fact Im even on the computer is more than I was capable of with that pregnancy.

Thanks for thinking of me again

[willow5]

I couldn't use the computer either last pg, or watch TV or read a book nothing. Sometimes I would have the TV on low volume and listen, not watch.

You're doing well waiting to see how it goes Just make sure you don't let yourself dehydrate, if you can at least keep hydrated you may avoid vomiting, or at least the unrelenting vomit cycle. HG really is evil! Even when you're not sure you're there yet you still feel terrified It really sux.

I'm so hoping you skip it and just have gross m/s for a little while, then feel fantastic!!
If you do feel you're sinking into HG again I can also give you the link to an Australian facebook HG support group. It's got nearly 100 members now I think, the lady that started it is now setting up the Australian branch of the Help HER Foundation. I think Dr Phil started it in America a few years back it's a great resource if you haven't seen it before. So I can PM you the link, whenever you feel you might need it. I have learnt heaps from the ladies in there soooo many tips and advice on treatment options. Also recommendations for HG friendly doctors if someone near you knows of one. A good doctor that knows about HG can make a huge difference.

Just let me know, even if you want to have a look now just in case, or so you can get some more ideas for later if you need them. Up to you let me know if you want the link

Hang in there

[4cheekyboys]

Hi, i haven't been in here for a while. i'm sorry to see there are new sufferers

I'm doing pretty well. i was able to wean off zofran at about 31.5 wks. I still have morning sickness and nausea most of the time though. It's normal for me to have it the whole time, even in my non HG pregnancies. sucky but it's tolerable. I still have days when i feel overwhelmed by my ritual morning vomit though. i just want it to be over!

[willow5]

Hi 2cheekyboys, glad you've gotten off the Zofran but sorry you're still not 100%
I'm off Zofran now too, I'm 21 weeks it's about the same time it resolved for me last time. I actually had my first day back at work today. I still have to take the Restavit every night though, I tried to stop it but after one night without it the next day was not good.

I hope you're doing ok Lilydust?

I tell you I've never been compared to a princess before, but returning to work the day after Kate Middleton's announcement and hospitalisation, every second person was saying she must be the same as I was. Poor Kate I feel for her, but I'm also glad that someone high profile has it. There may be more awareness now leading to better education and better treatments.

[Lily Dust]

Hey 2cheekyboys, well done on weaning off zofran! Quite the achievement, hun Hang in there, you are nearing the finale

Hey willow, Im here. Not great, my baby girl is suffering badly from the lack of stimulation and emotional support She is just an absolute mess, huge thing for a 3 year old to go from being the centre of the world to me barely being able to get her food. So yeah, feeling like a really great person here. WTG on heading back to work, you are a legend, hun Yah!
Poor Kate, indeed! Im glad she is able to receieve the treatment so many of us are not though. This caused a massive run in with my family yesterday, long story but I realised just how far my family have their heads stuck, well you can guess where

[willow5]

I'm sorry Lilydust My 3 year old did really well while I was sick but I think it's catching up with him now he is absolutely horrible at the moment. I think it might be from just having his routine and primary carer upside down then coming back again and he is like feral child Poor things, but I must say I am struggling with his behaviour at the moment
I'm sorry your family aren't being as supportive as they should too So many women have the same problem, I just don't get it

[willow5]

How's everyone going in here? Very quiet, I hope that's a good thing.

[Lily Dust]

Hey willow

Tried to wean myself of meds last week. Result- BIG mistake! Am a little better though, weight has stabilised, still have severe nausea and woozy feeling. Cant do much but vomitting lessened. Had a scan yesterday and bubs is certainly doing better than DD at that stage, she looked so gaunt in comparison, so that has to be good!

How are you?

Anyone else about?