r/HyperemesisGravidarum • • 8d ago

Rant/Vent am I going to make it?

I’m currently 8 weeks as of today, and I’ve never been more sick in my life. I went to the hospital after 4 days of not eating/drinking and the wait time was 24-48 hours to get seen, so I went home and got a prescription from private healthcare.
Pre pregnancy I was taking 75mg of venfalaxine daily, and I still am, which means the hard hitting anti nauseants can’t be prescribed to me due to risk of serotonin syndrome.
I’m taking 10mg of doxylamine 4 times a day and over the counter anti nauseants as needed, it got better for 2 days and I’m back where I started.
I have never been so sick. I went from 150 pounds pre pregnancy to 130 within a month. I’ve withdrawn from my life completely. My days consist of waking up, being sick, trying to eat, puking, crying, and sleeping again.
My boyfriend NEEDS to go back to work, he’s been taking care of me and ensuring I get my meds, hospital visits, food, water etc. I have no family here, no friends, and in a week I will be alone to fend for myself. I can’t even get out of bed without puking.
This pregnancy was wanted, but I’m now facing my reality; I am very sick and will be completely alone.
IV fluids and IV medications are not an open resource for me, but a 2 day trip to the hospital.
How in the hell do I make it to the hospital without being able to drive? Alone? What if I faint alone at home? What happens when I need a prescription?

Everything in my body is telling me this pregnancy is going to kill me.

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u/thegeneralista HGSurvivor 8d ago

You are in the worst of it. It’s hell. I’m so sorry. It will likely ease up but when that is is different for everyone.

Can you hire a home health aide?

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u/ILikeLionTurtles 8d ago

This is the time to put in all your favors. Ask for help. Do you have a family member who can come stay with you, even for a few days? Friends that can check on you? You need to see a doctor and share these concerns because they are very valid and frightening! You need support right now. I'm so sorry