Funjosh:


I understand how you are feeling, as just praying to God for strength to overcome this stage for you guys. My Woman is also going through this and is scaring.

Anyone with a better way to manage this should speak up please.

Merry Christmas.

I was administered 4 destro saline drips and a couple of injections over two days due to dehydration as a result of intense vomiting without eating. My husband insisted on this because he read that I was suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. It is not a common occurrence in pregnant women so please do well to ensure your wife exhibits symptoms that points to HG before seeking medication. Here is a detailed information about it. You can also refer to this article on HG.

Need I remind you that the injections and drip will wear off after 1 or 2 days so what this means is that you need something that will help suppress vomiting as you can't be on drip and injection always. Before taking me to hospital, my husband searched a lot on nairaland for Hyperemesis Gravidarum and got instances of pregnant women who in the past had this situation and the medications they used. The one which interested him was where a lady said she used Doxylamine Succinate and Vitamin B6 which worked well for her. He decided to get that drug from the pharmacy but it looked like it is scarce in Nigeria. He was offered Meclozine in one of his pharmacy tour which surprisingly works well for me. It is a drug that helps with nausea and vomiting.

Please note that body system differs so there is no 100% guarantee that the drug will work for everyone but you can try. From further research, Meclozine is safe for use during pregnancy. I will advise you check with your wife's doctor or a medical practitioner about the medications she takes and what led her to take them so as to avoid complications with her pregnancy.

As against the pharmacist prescription of twice daily, I use it only once a day after my early morning vomiting and it works well for me throughout the day. I take pap before using the medicine. Vomiting after usage is minimal plus I can now eat a little unlike before, which to me is a huge improvement. If the information matters, I'm approaching my 11th week.

PS: I had to write this in detail for proper documentation. My husband found much information on nairaland while trying to help me. I'm hoping this will help someone in the future as well.

bolagabriella:

I went through theasme thing and had to be hospitalized once a week. I can't even start telling you how bad it was for me. I was given anti-sickness drug that i used before meal. Also, try taking oat-no sugar-make it runny, add little powdered milk. It really helped me. and irish potato-boiled till very very soft. Don't take fruit, beans or juice, makes it worst. I pray it helps.

Thank you ma. I appreciate.

bolagabriella:

I went through theasme thing and had to be hospitalized once a week. I can't even start telling you how bad it was for me. I was given anti-sickness drug that i used before meal. Also, try taking oat-no sugar-make it runny, add little powdered milk. It really helped me. and irish potato-boiled till very very soft. Don't take fruit, beans or juice, makes it worst. I pray it helps.

Thank you ma. I appreciate.

Funjosh:


How were you able to overcome this please

It's worse than the time I posted it. The vomiting is even more intense. I'm tired.

mzbrown:
Pls mamas in Abuja, between Garki hospital and fmc jabi which should I use for antenatal and also be rest assured when it comes to CS

mzbrown:
Thank you so much, it’s a little too late, I just registered at Garki hospital today and the stress eh, no be here

Hello mzbrown, how was your experience at this hospital please?

Thanks everyone for your advice and words of encouragement. I sincerely appreciate it.

Boliboli760 I went through the slides. Please how do I use lemon, ginger, and mint for the morning sickness?

Good afternoon expectant mummies and every other person in the house. I've been a guest reader for the past few days but decided to sign up on this platform today.

I am 4 weeks pregnant and it has not been easy on me. I am unable to eat anything even though I'm always hungry. Even the little I force myself to eat, I vomit it few minutes after.

My temperature is usually high and I experience body pain. I feel tired easily. I can't even take tea as well without vomiting it. Fruits are also the same.

The only medications I am using is Ferobin Plus and Vitamin C as I'm told I can't use medications anyhow. Please I need help on how to stop this vomiting as it is making me very weak. Thank you.

PS: This is my first pregnancy.