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Re: MISERABLE AND DESPERATE!!!!
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Jul 2000 15:13:39 -0500 (CDT)
I, too, have horrible heartburn and found that tums didn't work for me,
but ice cream does. I eat just a little (1 or 2 scoops) and it takes
away my heartburn for a little while. Good Luck. I know how miserable
it is to be sick and pregnant. I wish you all the best.
At Thu, 6 Jul 2000, Sonja wrote:
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>I have not taken my temperature at home and when the doctor took it at
>my first visit, it was a normal reading. So, as far as I know I do not
>have a fever but I should probably check that out soon. Tums, Tums and
>more Tums-tried them and that worked for a few times. Now they don't
>work anymore. I do happen to like spicy food, but even when I
>eliminated those dishes from my diet, I still feel like I am producing
>too much acid. Crackers don't work and many days I just go without
>eating. Either way, I feel like I am suffering because I cannot
>function well at my job nor at home. I feel totally drained, yet I have
>responsibilities that I must tend to and it just feels like everything I
>do takes forever to complete. I am dragging along through life right
>now and I'm already tired. I know that I will make it through this and
>I guess I should be greatful as some others are probably suffering from
>more serious issues. Maybe I am just venting. Sorry to have taken up
>your time.
>
>--
>Sonja
>
>At Thu, 6 Jul 2000, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>>Are you running a fever? Try small frequent non spicy non greasy meals.
>>TUMS usually work well for heartburn. Aside from the normal nausea,
>>vomitting, and heartburn, what "agony and pain" are you talking about?
>>What kind of trouble did you have with 1st baby?
>>
>>At Thu, 6 Jul 2000, Sonja wrote:
>>>
>>>I have currently entered my first trimester and have been suffering
>>>terribly with all types of symptoms associated with pregnancy. People
>>>tell me that it usually gets better after the first three months and
>>>that I should be fine. I, on the other hand, am not so confident
>>>because I had such a hard time with my only child who is now 5 years
>>>old. The outcome of enduring such pain and agony is very much worth it
>>>but I would like some suggestions on how to ease and avoid some of the
>>>pains. As each pregnancy is different, I should expect to experience
>>>some different symptoms as well.
>>>However, I have not taken them too well and would like to know what I
>>>can do. Heartburn and excessive burning in the stomach before or after
>>>a meal, excessive vomiting, headaches, and hot flashes are just few
>>>things that I am dealing with. I am also wondering if I should be
>>>concerned about my stomach and back being so warm to the touch. One can
>>>feel the heat right through my clothing. Any helpful information would
>>>be appreciated greatly.
>>>
>>>Sincerely,
>>>
>>>--
>>>Sonja
>>>
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