Help for Hyperemsis
Hyperemsis Gravidum: how too distinguish between the normal and the disease:
It means literally “too much vomiting because of pregnancy” Also known as morning sickness, all day sickness , nausea and vomiting associated with early pregnancy can be difficult to treat and a serious life interrupter. Many women have it mildly and not on every pregnancy and a few have it very severely, even to the point of having to be hospitalized. One thing I’ve noticed is that women who are thin and or underweight have fewer reserves and suffer more since it can be low blood sugar that exacerbates it. It is important to eat well, exercise and rest enough even before you conceive so that you will be in good shape when this discomfort comes along. It could be the hormonal load produced from the growing placenta and the body adjusting to new levels that causes aversions, cravings and possible rejection of foods. There is new research that there is a genetic component and there is work being done to treat this condition. Go to www.Hyperemsis.org
Here are some suggestions for you to manage the symptoms as well as avoiding feeling so bad that you dread waking up each day.
Supplements and Treatments to Reduce Symptoms of Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Daily Supplements:
25-50mg vitamin B6 3x/daily. Get tablets that are 25mg or get 100mg and break them in half. If cannot keep them down during the day try 75mg at night. She can take to 150mg vitamin B6 daily.
25-50mg vitamin B1 (thiamin) 3x/daily. Up to 150mg vitamin B1 daily.
Unisom SleepTabs (NOT gels, active ingredient must by doxylamine succinate) 25mg to 2-3x/daily OR Diclegis according to prescription instructions (don't take both Unisom and Diclegis, they are the same ingredient. Diclegis is preferable because it is slow release.)
Lauricidin. 1 scoop daily for 1 week, then 2 scoops daily for 1 week, up to 3 scoops daily for 1 week.
Pink Stork probiotics. Empty capsules into a drink or smoothie.
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Electrolyte drinks like Liquid IV from Costco and/or trace mineral drops https://www.amazon.com/Trace-Minerals-Research-Concentrace-Mineral/dp/B005BP5UCM/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=liquid+minerals&qid=1625850603&sr=8-5
Homeopathics Sepia, Pulsatilla, and Nux Vomica, 3 pellets each as needed.
Papaya enzymes and slippery elm lozenges can help with heartburn from vomiting.
Liquid chlorophyll. Any brand. https://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Liquid-Chlorophyll-Ounces/dp/B000MGWGOU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UVXA0VASFP55&dchild=1&keywords=liquid+chlorophyll&qid=1625850732&sprefix=liquid+chl%2Caps%2C217&sr=8-5
Food:
Have easy, quick-grab foods like hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, sliced deli meat, nut butter packets, trail mix, yogurt, ready at any time.
Eat BEFORE you starts to feel sick. Set an alarm for early morning hours and have someone get something high in protein for you to eat in bed. Or keep some shelf-stable snack next to her bed so you can eat a bite when you wake at night.
Frozen fruit or fruit juice popsicles
Bone broth
Coconut water
Protein powder smoothies
Small frequent bites/sips of high protein, high calorie bland food, every 5 minutes if necessary, even if she doesn't feel hungry. Whatever is the healthiest food she can eat. But the most important thing is to EAT regardless of what it is. Potato chips, crackers and help absorb bile and ginger ale or Coca-Cola may be helpful. A rotisserie chicken in the fridge you can just eat some of as needed.
It's very important to use a good quality sea salt such as Redmond Real Salt or Celtic Sea salt and salt foods well! Even putting pinches of salt in drinks as well. This will help replenish some of the lost trace minerals and electrolytes.
Peppermint or ginger tea
Ginger candies or chews
Lifestyle:
Try to eat and drink while laying down/reclining or before getting up. Take supplements while laying down to try to avoid throwing them up.
Wear Seabands on wrists. These are simple bands that press on an acupuncture point on the wrist that can reduce feelings of nausea. If she starts to feel nauseous she can also press on the bracelet to provide more pressure.
Sniff peppermint essential oil. She can sniff from the bottle or put some on a cotton ball and hold near her nose or use an essential oil diffuser bracelet.
Magnesium baths 3x/week. These help replenish magnesium which can really help with nausea. 1-2 cups Epsom salts in a warm bath. Soak for at least 20 minutes.
Chiropractic care
Acupuncture. A skilled acupuncturist who is experienced with pregnancy could help.
You could need IV fluid replacement. This is done at home or nearby as these therapies are available out-of-hospital now.
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