Since EC Monday my stomach has been like a massive balloon and I am soooo uncomfortable!! I’ve spoken to hospital and they said it’s normal as long as I’m not being sick etc which I’m not..but honestly I can’t deal with my stomach anymore. It will not go down! I can’t sleep, can’t get comfy. This is awful!!! Is there anything that I can do which will help?? I’ve been told it’s not a good idea to use a hot water bottle.
I just can’t see this letting up anytime soon 😢😢 x
Hi Kirsty. I know what you mean. I had the same thing. No one tells you that may happen. I also felt really constipated. I just drank loads of water for a few days and felt better after a few days. Good luck with transfer. When is it?
Thank you for replying. I’ve never felt like this in my life and I’m really struggling. I feel like I’m drinking loads but I’m desperate to know if there’s anything else I can eat/drink to help or anything I can try? Transfer is due to be Saturday x
I had this too, it did go down after a few days - I had a day 2 transfer and I was still uncomfortable but the transfer itself was fine. Nothing really helped except rest and keeping my mind off it. Good luck for your transfer and hope you feel better soon xxx
I read your earlier posts - keep an eye on symptoms of OHSS just in case as you had a large number of eggs xx
Thank you. I’ve been madly searching the internet for a “miracle” solution but doesn’t seem like there is one..a lot of Americans have said drink Gatorade..not really sure what that is in that which helps? X
I think It’s basically an isotonic sports type drink that contains electrolytes. It’s good for dehydration and replacing lost fluids especially if you’ve had stomach troubles. Something similar is Lucozade sport.
I was borderline ohss on my first round. They had me measure by stomach daily with a tape measure to make sure I wasn’t getting bigger. Perhaps you’re borderline too. I hope you have decided to stay off work now.. Keep an eye on things xx
I did think about lucozade so I might give that a go. Il try anything! I might speak to the hospital this morning and see maybe about getting a sick note for a week. Work wont like it but i don’t see how I can carry on working like this. Thank you! How far into your treatment are you? X
Tough to work. Your health is your priority.
I’m on day 4 of stims today. I’ve had headache since yesterday though so I’m beginning to struggle.. I didn’t get headaches the first time I did stims. Different drugs this time though. I have a scan tomorrow morning xx
Once my headache started on stims, it didn’t stop till EC - so annoying - hope it settles soon!
I only had bad headaches on down reg for a fet (BAD headaches) this one isn’t really bad but it is persistent and it is getting me down. I’ll just have to muddle through it xx
Thank you. I can’t believe it’s still showing no signs of going down. The hospital are going to check my over x