Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Han Solo

You're right. It looks like we have a lot in common. Maybe you can help me with the OCD thing and I can help you with the pregnancy/IBS thing. That would be so wonderful. I'm having trouble with the OCD right now - I'm just coming to grips with it after hiding it for 20 years. Not easy in the ideal circumstances. With a toddler and a pregnancy, whoa.
As to your question - I am OK with pretty much any prenatal vitamin so I can't help you there. You will be fine. Once you get through the first trimester, you will likely find that your IBS will improve. I don't know if you're IBS D or C. I'm D and it has almost completely disappeared since week 17. During my first pregnancy, I was so worried about providing for the baby nutrition wise. That's one of the first things they put me at ease about. Take your prenatal vitamins and do your best. That's all we can do. Most women feel yucky in the first trimester - fortunately the nutritional needs of the eensey weensey are minimal. Talk to your Doc about your concerns. If you get nauseous, there is a med called Diclectin you can ask your Doc about. It's Vitamin B6 and a Antihistamine which can help. As can Heather's What to Eat when you Can't eat anything section and ginger tea. Hit the search button - we talked about pregnancy concerns in previous posts with others on the board. It may help with your concerns. In the meantime, congratulations! I am so happy for you! We'll hopefully type again soon!

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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.

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