Pregnant w/ diarrhea and vomiting at the same time.

[Lynette1214]

I am Pregnant with my second child. I never had morning sickness with the first and with this one, still not too morning sickness but for the third time now I have had vomiting and diarrhea at the same time happening. I thought it had to do with what I was eating, because the first 2 times it happened after having fast food (which I rarely do anyways), but this last time it happened shortly after eating eggs, toast and fruit. I told my doctor after the first 2 times and she agreed that maybe it was just too much grease, but now that theory is thrown out the window. It comes on very quickly, with a starting feeling like I just have to go to the bathroom and then followed with severe stomch pain and vomiting & diarrhea. Then sweating and chills, leaving my skin extremely itchy, but everything is usually gone within 1 hour just leaving me feeling weak. Has anymore ever heard of this before? I appreaciate any suggestions or recommendations. Thanks!

[DKA07]

My wife is 6 months pregnant with our second child, she has started suffering the exact same symtons as yourself, stomach pain, diarrhea & sickness. We are starting to get a little concerned about this now and could not seem to find anything related to this on the internet until i came across your story. Hope someone has all the answers.  Best of luck

Darren

[sk2006a]

anxious is right - DO NOT take pepto-bismal while pregnant - it says right on the label to call your HEALTH PROFESSIONAL first.  people on these forums mean well, but please don't take medication suggestions while pregnant without checking with your doctor.

[Crritter]

I feel so bad for you.  I have been there!  I'm at 20 weeks today with baby #2 and had it with both of my babies.  Not sure if it was a tummy bug on top of morning sickness or just an extra dose of morning sickness, but really all you can do is keep hydrated and just make a mental note of what not to eat.  I just got past that stage about a week and a half ago, but I would just let your Dr. know about the incident and keep pushing fluids, hopefully you'll get past this soon.  It's very miserable, but I think it happens more than you would guess, feel better.

[likelytobemommy]

I had stomach pain during my early stages of pregnancy, like one or two days after i conceived. I used to have hot flashes with sweat and was very weak . This continued for a while . I am now 6 weeks of pregnant, and everything is under control. Sometimes i feel sharp pain on and off but not for long time just a moment that's it. I think i had the pain coz i was constipated . But when i visited the dctor she told me the pain is there since the abdomen starts stretching. So i think u might have some of this problem. Take care and take rest alott.

[anxiousmomtobe?]

DO NOT TAKE PEPTO, it contains a chemical that is dangerous to your baby.  Probably says on the label anyway.

Clear fluids, gingerale, popsicles, apple juice are great for stomache problems.  Once you stop throwing up, try some toast and if you keep that down a banana.

I think you should probably be seen by your doctor as well.

I hope you feel better soon.

[malqahtani]

My mom had this a few times, I know it's terrible sitting on the toilet with a bowl in your lap.  How awful.  She had a stomach bug.  They gave her an antibiotic and told her to drink clear fluids, eat light, and she was free to use pepto-bismol.  She didn't have a fever or anything that would resemble a cold.  Just the stomach stuff.  Sorry you feel so crappy.