K.G. asks from Las Vegas, NV on May 19, 2008
Nausea in the Second Trimester?
This is my 3rd pregnancy and I am now 23 weeks along. The past couple of weeks I keep getting nauseated during mid day and it lasts until I go to sleep. I also am getting random pains in my wrists and chest that last for only a second and I cannot sleep to save my life. I am so exhausted it's hard to stay awake during the day to take care of my two girls. In both previous pregnancies my second trimester has brought elation and relaxation but this time I am a wreck. Has anyone else experienced this? If so what caused it. I have a prenatal appointment on Friday but I just wanted some different opinions.
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N.W. answers from San Diego on May 20, 2008
Consider that your symptoms might not be related to each other. Be sure you aren't dehydrated as this can cause nausea. Random pains in chest can possibly be from heartburn or "gerd" - gastric reflux - common in pregnancy - (when I get the pains it can sometimes feel almost like they are coming from the heart). Carpal tunnel from repetitive tasks cause wrist pain - with a 19 month old you are probably using your wrists quite a bit.
A.T. answers from Los Angeles on May 21, 2008
Congratulations by the way!!!
I know how you feel!! I have a 4 year old son and his pregnancy was perfect. And i have a 1 year old daughter which i was sick the whole time with her. I was nauseated ALL the time!! The doctor said its normal. Different child, different pregnancy. Although you want to get checked out completely first. Just to make sure that everything is good. Im sorry your for you discomfort.
K.T. answers from Los Angeles on May 19, 2008
Talk to you doctor about 1/2 tab unisom. I took it while pregnant to help with the nausea. It worked for that and helped me sleep. You can buy it yourself or sometimes the dr. will order a compound of this plus something else ( can't remember).
M.S. answers from Los Angeles on May 19, 2008
Hi K.,
I felt nauseated during my entire pregnancy w/ number 3 and number 4. Number4 , (my only son by the way:)> I was sick so much. I also developed "carpell tunnel syndrome"Sp?from the pressure of pregnancy. The Dr said it should go away after I gave birth.. It did. Or at least the symptoms did. I had a OBGYN and a specialist for my pregnancy w/ my son, and I thought I was falling apart! If the nausea is limiting your activities, or causing you to lose a lot of weight, I would make sure the DR gave you something to help w/ it.I know how busy you are w/ the babies and being home...But try to take it easy. Good Luck
B.B. answers from San Diego on May 20, 2008
Ah the joys of pregnancy. I am sorry to hear you are feeling sick in your second trimester. I went through 7 months of nausea and had a beautiful third trimester. Hopefully you have that to look forward to. I also had carpal tunnel...pain in my wrists during pregnancy. B Vitamins (and extra Folic Acid) helped me immensely. Also, have you thought about seeing an accupuncturist? The Keller Clinic in PB specializes in pregnancy and treating women. Lisa there is fantastic and helped me during my pregnancy. Good luck!
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