31 weeks pregnant and diarrhea!

February 15, 2004

Hi everyone,

I am in misery here. I've had diarrhea for almost a week now. This last month I

had a bout of bronchitis, then I had a touch of a flu bug that hubby had. He got

much sicker than I did with it though. That only lasted a weekend. I saw my OB

for a regular checkup last Thursday. I've lost 5lbs. (in the last 2 weeks),

which brings my total pregnancy weight gain down to 10 lbs. so far. The baby is

doing fine and growing right on schedule, so no worries in that department. My

big concern right now is the diarrhea. I'm pretty sure it started last Monday or

so, and it has not let up one bit. I feel like I cannot stay hydrated no matter

how much water I drink. I am awake literally all night long, because as soon as

I lie back down, I have to run to the bathroom again. I am also cold all the

time. It's like I cannot get warm, and my muscles ache from shivering all night.

No one else in my house feels sick or cold. I keep my house pretty warm. I have

been vomiting the last couple of nights, but I'm not sure if it's related to the

diarrhea or not. I am trying to decide if I should call my OB's office or go to

the ER later tonight (when hubby gets home from work) or what. I've heard that

having long bouts of diarrhea and being pregnant are not a good combo, but this

is my first pregnancy so I'm not sure when to say enough is enough. I'm just so

exhausted from lack of sleep and feeling like this that I don't feel like I'm

thinking clearly.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Shari in KS

February 15, 2004

Sounds like you have the stomach flu. You should try to drink some gingerale

(flat). The kids doc swears by the BRAT diet whenever they get it and I have

used it for myself and that is B- bananas, R- rice, A- Apple juice (in small

amounts) T- toast. It sure has helped us in the past. It would not hurt to call

your OB and talk to them about it too. Maybe you could take something over the

counter for the diarrhea. I hope you feel better soon so you can get your

rest.

HUGS, ROBIN, NY

Age- 41

Due Date- #4 July 27th, 2004

OPEN RNY

10-18-02

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DR.EDWARD HIXSON

SARANAC LAKE, NY

Mom to:

&

7 1/2 year twin boys and

Madison age 5

Miscarraige August 2001

Miscarraige August 2003

Married to Pup:

15 years

February 15, 2004

Have you tried taking some imodium? Sometimes when diarrhea starts its hard to

stop the cycle. I think you may definately have the flu...but try the imodium

pills or liquid. Also watch your sugars because sugar can make diarrhea worse.

Crackers, toast, rice...go for the white diet as our doctor calls it. Anything

that will bind you up. Also check in with your ob your hmo is paying for

someone to be on call it cannot be good for you to have been ill this long.

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

New Baby Swenson Due July 28, 2004!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them!

31 weeks pregnant and diarrhea!

Hi everyone,

I am in misery here. I've had diarrhea for almost a week now. This last month

I had a bout of bronchitis, then I had a touch of a flu bug that hubby had. He

got much sicker than I did with it though. That only lasted a weekend. I saw my

OB for a regular checkup last Thursday. I've lost 5lbs. (in the last 2 weeks),