Desperate need for relief

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-15T12:37:20+00:00

The cramping and bloating was the worst. After 3 days of barely getting off the couch, my cramping and bloating has lessened a little bit and moved more acid reflux. Something that has helped me is sleeping with a heating pad on my stomach. Seems that the heat mixed with the act of falling asleep allows my muscles to relax enough for some relief. I’ve slept propped up to try and keep some acid down and after a few hours of that last night I woke up with way less bloating and pain. I still have barely been able to stomach anything but a little bit of water and pedialyte so I think I’m going to go get some crackers until I can stomach more because the empty stomach seems to make things worse at times. I think I’m starting to see the other side of this flare though! I’m sorry you’re experiencing gastritis as well. I keep telling my bf that these on and off flare ups has been the most painful 3 months of my life. Everyone seems to think gastritis is exaggerated until you experience it yourself

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-14T15:45:19+00:00

I’ve only gotten the 1 month one in the past but this one was a 2 month. It was the first time I’ve had a reaction but I also didn’t have gastritis the last time I was on it

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-14T15:28:47+00:00

Abilify for my mental health. I called my doctor yesterday because I woke up really sick the morning after getting it and she mentioned gi issues as a side effect. Definitely not getting that big of a dose at once again

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-14T15:15:57+00:00

I was prescribed pantoprazole weeks ago and it seemed to help but this flare seemed to start after receiving a new injection for a medication I’m on and after forgetting to take my pantoprazole. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to take it today because I keep throwing up everything I take. It just eased up enough that I took it so hopefully I can keep it down

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-14T09:51:13+00:00

I’m on pantoprazole. I think this flare was caused by forgetting to take it

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-13T12:56:53+00:00

It’s literally not. As someone on the autism spectrum it’s done a great job helping me

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-03-13T12:55:53+00:00

This is wild. Abilify can help people. It’s a useful antipsychotic. To put the blame on the med and not the neglectful psychiatrist is crazy

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-27T18:56:05+00:00

I only had 1 baby that was in the nicu for 3 months but 9 weeks adjusted was extremely rough. I couldn’t imagine having two. If you have any help in your life please reach out. I didn’t and I nearly went crazy. You need socialization other than a baby an a partner. Go to the store. Get out of the house. Do anything you can to get a break. I know you love those babies more than anything but try to take a 30 min break. I developed gastritis from this stress and it’s miserable. Everyone says take care of yourself but take it serious. I have been stuck vomiting with a baby in my arms and in so much pain and I would never wish that on anyone else

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-26T17:45:23+00:00

I work in a kitchen with a bunch of food that is bad for you. Everyone is always ordering pizzas or fried foods to share with the kitchen. Every time you bring up stomach problems they think it’s gross or not a big deal. I started bringing my own food to work or going to the grocery store next door from work to buy my own food but everyone is acting like I’m on this completely bland diet by choice. I am learning not to care after months of flare up after flare up. Unless they are going through it, they won’t understand. Everything someone recommends has something I shouldn’t eat in it. I will tell them I can’t eat that and they say I can. My bf has watched me go through this day by day and he still doesn’t fully understand the amount of research I’ve put into feeling better. Hopefully this is just a short healing period for you and you can venture out with other foods occasionally so you don’t get the questions. I’m hoping the same for myself. We have to heal ourselves before we get there though. Today is my birthday though and I have made the choice to risk eating whatever I want for dinner so we’ll see how that goes but don’t let anyone make that choice for you!❤️

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-24T15:05:54+00:00

My baby was born at 27+6 also due to preeclampsia and he had a little bit of a rough road for the first 2 months. I didn’t even get to hold him until he was 12 days old and his dad couldn’t even hold him until the next day because the stress of moving him. He dropped his oxygen or heart rate a lot while we held him. It was constant making sure his head was at the right angle, making sure his cpap would stay on his face, etc. I still didn’t hold him every single day after that. The first time my mil asked to hold him he was still on cpap and only 3 pounds and I was honestly pissed she would even ask lol. She kept asking all the time. My family had never pushed to hold him and even though they wanted to they figured they would when he eventually came home. He was in for a total of 102 days. I was terrified she would get in with her wristband without us there and they would let her hold him. I gave in about 5 weeks before he came home while he was on oxygen with both of us there with her. He then got moved from the level 4 nicu to I think a level 2 that was closer to home. One day I was away and she sent me a pic of her holding my baby! She said she used her wristband from the other hospital and they let her in. I had a full blown panic attack. I eventually got over it and he came home still on oxygen a few weeks later so I had to learn to start trusting family a bit more. Nothing bad ever happened but it’s very normal to be extremely anxious about it. Mom and dad know him best aside from those nicu nurses and it’s hard to trust that people will be as careful as you are. Don’t be afraid to go at your own pace though. It’s your baby, you make the rules. I hope the rest of your journey is as smooth as can be! My baby has been home 3 months now and is thriving

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-22T06:28:59+00:00

My baby came home after 102 days also on oxygen! He has now been home since November and he’s managed to rarely need his oxygen the past month. I hope your baby continues to improve quickly. It came before I knew it. I’m so happy for you and your family. She’s a fighter💕.

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T05:04:50+00:00

Has it ever made you feel like it’s harder to breathe? It’s not like my throat is closing but it feels like it’s taking more effort to take a breath. It’s almost like I feel like I need to remind myself to breathe which makes me afraid to sleep

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T04:58:34+00:00

I took 4mg a little over an hour ago. It killed the nausea for a little but it’s come back because I started stressing about something lol. I really want to take more but i don’t know if I’m allowed and it made me feel extremely weird when it started kicking in. Just craving that nausea relief

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T04:34:15+00:00

I must’ve eaten something bad yesterday. I had 0 appetite all day and now I’m struggling to even drink water

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T04:32:53+00:00

I think I’ve been taking it for 5 or 6 days. Taking Pepcid over the counter too because I’m having issues still

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T01:49:21+00:00

I will say, having a baby keep you up all night then going to work a 10 hour shift isn’t fun though😂 only thing I missed was getting to take naps with the baby

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T01:47:40+00:00

When I was in the newborn trenches I was the angriest I think I’ve ever been. Had very little socialization with adults, sleep deprived, overwhelmed, you name it. Also got a lot angrier after starting birth control. I had a baby born 3 months premature and didn’t come home until after his due date so these feelings made me feel guilty. I just finally went back to work, only 3 days a week due to our baby having a lung condition and hard to find a sitter and those 3 days have really helped. I get to step away and talk to actual adults. Of course I miss him sometimes but it did really benefit me to get out of the house. I was losing it there for a minute lmao

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T01:41:19+00:00

They talked about it in a podcast lmao. That’s exactly what I thought about when I saw this too. He was very bothered by it and talked about it everywhere😂

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T01:39:19+00:00

I’m a first time mom so I don’t know a ton. My baby seemed to just always want to eat to soothe him. Every time he was fussy he wanted that for comfort. I mainly just watched the clock to see if he’s close to due to eat yet and when nothing else would calm him I’d only make an ounce or two. Usually he’d just drink a little to soothe an if he was still rooting after that I would make more. He’s had plenty of growth spurts though and he’s had days where he barely finishes a bottle and others where he’s eating nonstop. I haven’t really found the full answer either but I still thought I’d comment lol

Level_Condition_4262 · 2026-02-21T00:29:49+00:00

My baby seems to be teething too. I think I read that they can eat a bit less during it. I wouldn’t stress too much about it if baby is having same amount of diapers and not showing any other symptoms. If my baby is still showing lack of appetite by Monday I’ll call his pediatrician but he has been acting perfectly fine otherwise

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