No clue why am dehydrated, but it's been very very very hot and humid here and not drinking or eating hardly probably caused it at least in my mind. Right now, putting things in my mouth or even having to drink something makes me sick to just think about and than when i do try and drink the water it doesn't help. I am sure that's probably another reason that am like this right now.

I just want to be able to sleep, i could care less about being hydrated or whatever, that'll come later when i feel better maybe...at least that's what i think. I don't know what to do anymore....I can't take much more of anything. Is this all in my mind???? I mean really, I was there and now am home and still can't drink...so must be in my mind right?

Like it's 1:40pm or so here and haven't even been able to eat a thing today and have had some little water with meds this morning and am trying to take little sips of water...ya know was just thinking, why am I writing this to you guys, does it belong here? Should I just be quiet and deal with it...yeah is what my head is saying, I don't know what to even do about anything right now. I just feel like crap again, and I shouldn't cause I am hydrated I mean they gave me 4 bags or maybe 3 bags of fluid in less than 24 hours. So That shouldn't be something that's wrong.

So must just be in my head...I will just deal.

thanks for listening to my nonsense.
jen

dear Jen

it isn't in your head. the only thing that is 'all in your head' is the idea that this physical stuff is all in your head.

please call the clinic and tell them you are unable to take fluids due to nausea or whatever else. please ask them about the safety of using the water pill also.

sorry if it is upsetting. i know you feel really bad. and that is why these things are so important. if you felt good, there would be no need to call the clinic.

keep typing whatever you feel like to us and it isn't nonsense.

~ waves ~

could you try some chicken broth? or popsicles? jello?
if you are taking meds on an empty stomach they could be causing yout o be nauseated.
I agree with waves about discussing the water pill if you are not drinking.
They did not correctly treat you. they only treated a symptom they did not treat the problem.
Don't be afraid of going back into the hospital for care. they are there to help you and figure out what is wrong with you.
bizi

I did call them about 5 hours ago, and no phone call back and they close in 15 min...so I don't know what to say or do. I will call my pharmacy and see if they called something in and didn't call and tell me. Who knows.
Thanks everyone, I am still trying to drink, just not going so well...not as nauseated now though, i just am having a problem with putting things in my mouth, so it's probably not something physical. Anyways, have a good day/night.
Jen

Hey Jen - the pharmacist might also be able to advise you...

as far as the water pill, the safey concern is that you aren't getting fluids, regardless if the reason is physical or psychological. so for lack of a doctor, ask the pharmacist, is the water pill safe with your limited fluid intake?

it ticks me off that the clinic that didn't call you back!

that is good that you were trying to take sips... do what you can. and i am glad the nausea has improved. i hate nausea.



~ waves ~

I am chiming in here to suggest that you call the pharmacist Saturday and ask if it is safe to take a diuretic while not able to take fluids.

You might go to the hospital again and get sorted out again.
Someone needs to treat you for the nausea.

M.

Hi everyone,

I called the on call doctor last night to see what he suggests, and I keep forgetting to say that I am on that water pill. He told me to call the clinic this morning or try to get an apointment. So I will call, I don't know if taking something that he called into the pharmacy will work at this point. I got up and got a bottle of water and started to drink it but as soon as I got even a little in me my stomach hurt so bad. I just figured probably cause haven't had that much at a time in a while. Then tried to eat something cause I know I have to force myself to eat and drink at this point....and it's just so hard. I had some of those freeze things you put in the freezer for some more fluid so that is in me too.

I am scared right now. I don't like to go to the doctor, which i am sure a lot of people don't, but people don't usually really get this upset over going in. i don't know where this all in my head stuff is coming from because i never used to have a fear of going. Part of me knows something could be wrong, and the other is like stay home and deal. I have 3 hours before the clinic opens so will see what happens between now and then with how my body is keeping the liquid in me. So far it's ok, only come out one end...sorry I know not the best thing.

Thanks again for advice and for caring,
hugs,
jen

Dear Jen,

Write down what you need to say to the clinic on the phone:
1. on a diuretic (name of drug) but can't keep any liquids or food down.
2. have nausea -- not able to keep down food or water.
3. have been dealing with this since ______ (this many days).

If I mis-characterized your situation I'm sorry, but you get the idea. Write down what you need to say before you make the phone call. Take this one step at a time.

I think that given the right information and given your insistence on being heard, they can help you.

You don't know if this is serious or not. You do know that this is serious enough to be treated.

Don't worry about what could be wrong. Only worry about making sure that you articulate what you need to say.
I feel that once doctors have given us medications, those doctors (or their representatives) are responsible for making sure that those medications are helping.

M.

Jen

You will do fine.

Just do some writing down. It makes it easier to remember.

Donna

Ended back up in the hospital again. Again am back home 24 hours later this time feeling much better and able to at least eat this time and drink. The doc didn't say anything about the water pill, I did mention it many times but she didn't say anything about not taking it. Was given a CT scan and everything is fine. I have to go back sometime this week and just have a check with my regualar doc. but am ok.

Thanks everyone.
Tc hugs,
jen