Re: 37 weeks and not having a good time-yuk

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At Wed, 24 Oct 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>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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