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Re: 37 weeks and not having a good time

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Oct 2001 09:08:39 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 23 Oct 2001, Julie wrote: >
>I am 37 weeks along and have been having a whole host of problems: In
>the past week and 3 days I get an average of an hour of sleep per day
>(usually not even that), in this same time period I have had harsh
>period-like cramping (sometimes with lower back pain). I have talked to
>my Dr (I have become a real pest i'm sure). So far, I have been given
>liquids for dehydration (it didnt help), given Demerol for the pain
>(helped for a few hours) and given sleep pills that did give me one
>night of full sleep. I realize I cannot keep getting shots of demerol
>and sleep pills, but I am really at the end of my rope and either lash
>out in anger (verbally) at my family, or just cry because I am so tired
>and the cramps are driving me crazy! My DR says I will go into labor at
>any time and just to take it easy, but that is easier said then done. I
>found out I am 3 dialated, but then was informed that is common with
>women who have babies before (I have 3). I read all posts and tried
>warm milk, but it made me sick enough to bring it all back up:( warm
>baths, nice but don't do the trick...anyone else have any suggestions
>before I go completely insane?

Try Tylenol PM. It helped my wife. Otherwise, I am afraid that you are stuck. At least you have lots of company. Virtually all women at your advanced stage of pregnancy feel as you do to a greater or lesser degree.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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