by PamelaRose » Aug 23, 2004 7:57 pm
Welcome, Sherry. You know now that you absolutely are not alone, that many others are going through it right now with you. You're right at the worst stretch; most women see a peak from 10-14 weeks. Are you on any meds? There are many options for treatment, and the more you can research, the better you'll be able to advocate for yourself. Set your husband to work looking into different antiemetics and administration techniques--good treatment makes a huge difference. HG is emotionally overwhelming, but when I got to the point where all I could do was cry (even crying without tears), I knew I was dehydrated and needed to hit the hospital. Yes, it's possible to dehydrate again very quickly if you're not stable and able to keep up with fluids by mouth. Medications will not work unless you're well hydrated, so getting fluid loss under control is very important. Please let me know if you'd like a volunteer from your area to get in touch with you. Hugs!
Pamela
4-Time HG Survivor
*Brody (8-11-98 )
*Avery (1-24-01)
*Reilly (12-16-02)