I can't stop throwing up today....

Ever since I woke up for work at 0515 I can't stop throwing up. I tried water, thew it up, tried coffee again, threw it up, tried fruit, threw it up, ate brunch, REALLY threw it up...I feel so crappy right now and i'm not out until 1900... Does anything help?

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

Did this just start for you? If it stays that bad, you may want to ask your OB about Zofran. It has been a GODSEND for me. I'm a teacher, so I REALLY couldn't afford to be sick in the mornings.

I actually still take 1/2 a pill every day, because I find that I get sick when I try to go off of it--but I chalk that off to my unusually weak stomach.

Just a suggestion...you don't have to suffer!

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

Yes this just started this morning. I have felt like I was going to vomit all week, but today I started actually vomiting. I feel so horrible. I know it's because i'm progressing with the pregnancy,and that makes me feel better, but man I am just wiped right out. I worry because my mom had hyperemisis with both me and my brother. Is it hereditary?

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I had hyperemesis........

The best thing to do when you are throwing up A LOT is STOP putting food in your mouth.....I know it sounds strange, it took forever for my midwife to convince me of this.

You need to start sipping clear liquids, literally sips. You should aim for 6 ozs of broth, waterred down juice or gatorade every hour.

After a few hours of not vomiting you san SLOWLY introduce food. Literally 1 cracker NIBBLED like every half hour.

You need to introduce food and liquids very slowly.....or your stomach will just throw it back up.

Stay away from soda or anythignwith bubbles in it or acidic juices. I would make a put of chicken broth and sip that throughout the day and eventually add some of the tiny pasta stars to it and literally live off that for a few days. It's more important you keep hydrated. Don't worry about the food as much now.

I would also make milkshakes with milk, ovaltine (lots of vitamins and minerals) and a little bit of icecream. I was able to usually take 5-6 ozs of this every once in a while.

It S U C K S!!! I know...... I was horrendous for about 8 weeks and stilloccassionally vomit. I lost a lotal of 14 lbs in a matter of weeks and still at 22 weeks have not put on weight but my beautiful little girl is doing well!

PLEASE don't hesitate to FM me to vent or anything. Hyperemesis or bad morning sickness can be very depressing and difficult! Know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!



ETA: I couldn't take anti-emetics because of a prior reaction. Not all pracitioners will prescribe it and usually not right away....

Message edited 10/12/2008 4:54:13 PM.

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

Bliss thank you so much! I'll try this....it has been a rough day and it's getting worse......I didn't make it to the bathroom and threw up my ice cream on the floor in the bathroom...this has been a horrible day and I think I have some vomit on my sweater...I can smell it

Message edited 10/12/2008 4:45:46 PM.

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

Oh god... Feel better. That is awful but, it is a god sign!

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Posted by sfp0701

Oh god... Feel better. That is awful but, it is a god sign!

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

hope you feel better!!

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

Posted by medic6809

Posted by sfp0701

Oh god... Feel better. That is awful but, it is a god sign!

I keep saying ths means skittle is doing well, and that helps, but man this is not going well today

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

yea.... i was really sick during my first trimester but my doctor said the sicker u feel...the better the pregnancy. I know it sucks but try to keep that in mind

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Im so sorry.
Did you try gingerale?

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I had awful morning sickness and all the things you mentioned eating this morning are what made me throw up. I couldn't drink coffee my entire pregnancy without puking. Water also made me sick.

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

I've been throwing up consistently since Week 6 of my pregnancy. I'm now 16.5 weeks and still suffering from nausea and puking.

Try to nibble and keep your tummy full at all times.

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I just wanted to say thank you ladies for the suggestions....I have been trying this and some if it helps, but I worry because I have low blood sugar so I have to eat......I had potato soup today adn it came right back up and a piece of chicken...I guess we can add chicken to the I liked it before I was pregnant list too I'm trying to keep things down, but it just won't stay down. I'm worried because my pee is so dark.........Does it have to be water I drink or will anything do?

Re: I can't stop throwing up today....

It doesn't have to be water....juice is fine as well....Stay away from soda because it will actually dehydrate you more.......

Faty/greasy food can also upset your stomach....try to stick with a bland diet for now.

At this point it is more important you keep fluid down than eat. Get your calories from what you drink. I keep juicy juice 100% juice boxes with me and drink that. THe sugar from teh juice will keep your blood sugar up and help to hydrate you.

Remember LITTLE SIPS..... you are basically trying to trick your stomach and not let it know you are putting anythign in it. THe minute it feels a substantial amount of food or liquid you will puke it back up!

Trust me!!! I've been there.....