really sick and worried.

georgiamumgeorgiamum
edited March 2011 in Health
Im really sick since Monday i have a chest infection and am also dehydrated since Monday all i have managed to eat is 4 slices of toast a bowl of cereal and about 5 chips. Im worried that this is going to affect the baby if i can't get hydrated and eat proper again. Also can't even sleep because i have pains in my back so Im not even getting enough rest so Im tired and emotional it doesn't help that my partner can't get time off work and i have to take care of an active 5year old

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  • georgiamumgeorgiamum
    Im on antibiotics for the chest infection. They don't seem to be helping. just want to get better fast i have no energy left in me.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    I'm having the same problem with dehydration ... my ob sent me to the hospital for the weekend for rest and fluids. It seems to be helping. Good luck to you!
  • fingerscrossedfingerscrossed
    @georgiamum If you are drinking milk while you are taking antibiotics, it may decrease the effectiveness of the antibiotic. Since you are having a problem with hydration as well, you should try to drink Gatorade. I noticed on another thread you were unsure what this was since you live in Ireland. (http://www.gatoradeuk.com/) This is what the packaging might look like in your area. I am not sure if will have the same effect, but another sports drink you might want to try is Lucozade Sport (http://www.lucozade.com/sport/products/hydration/). I would check with your doctor about this one. Keep dry foods like crackers and cereal around where you can munch on them as needed. I really hope you start to feel better. I know being sick can really drain a person physically, emotionally, and mentally.
  • fingerscrossedfingerscrossed
    Oh, a list of how you can create your own electrolyte replacing drink to keep you from becoming dehydrated/increase your hydration (http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_2209169_select-electrolyte-drink.html). :)
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