Can't stop COUGHING!!

[BabyChloe29]

Okay i've developed a REALLY bad cough that hits me worse at night and nothing will help me and it's made my head, back, chest, and stomach hurt i'm worried that it's hurting my baby as well, can someone help me please i want to feel better, please!!!! and it seems like everytime i cough i pee my pants what the heck is this all about?

[AmyKay]

Are you pregnant?

I had the SAME thing! I'm now 34 weeks pregnant. I tried antibiotics, and lots of other stuff.. Turns out, my cough was from acid reflux! Acid reflux is closely tied to asthma. The "fumes" from the acids in the stomach are inhaled, which make us cough, to put it VERY simply. I started taking one Prilosec a day, and had nearly instant relief, although it can take a few days. I recommend you call your OB NOW and make sure it's okay for you to go buy some generic/cheap prilosec and try it.

As for the pee leakage when you cough, that happens when you're pregnant, and it only gets worse. Wear a little liner, and Kegel up before you cough or sneeze. LOL Lovely, eh?

Let me know if you feel better! I was SO miserable before I took the Prilosec, so I feel for you!

Also, for acid reflux... don't eat 1 hour before bed, sleep with your head slightly elevated for some relief. Avoid spicy foods. The acid reflux will only get worse throughout your pregnancy as the uterus crushes the stomach, forcing the acid up into the esophagus. Enjoy. Take Prilosec. LOL

[kfiedler]

Alright keep an open mind. I remember when I first heard of this trick, Yeah Right? But hey when you are desprate, you'll do anything. It even works on babies and kids. Before you go to bed at night was told to put vicks vapor rub on my feet, the bottoms, a thin layer, and follow it up with some cotton socks. Keep them on all night, it has something to do with the vapors that helps calm coughs. I did it when I was prego, when I wasn't, and even when my kids have a cough. It also keeps your feet really soft and smooth. I know it sound crazy but give it a try and let me know. Good Luck

[BabyChloe29]

wow that makes sense, i mostly cough when i lay down to go to sleep, it's miserable ugh!! i'm 22 and a half weeks. i'll call and see if they want me to take it. but i guess if you have taken it than it probably must be okay, i'm just so frustrated because i'm miserable!! and my husband is getting upset too!!

[BabyChloe29]

I went to the doctor today and they said i have bronchitis and gave me an antibiotic for it!!

[twiceblessed]

The only time that I've coughed really bad like that is when I have bronchitis.

The peeing is normal, after you've had kids or when you're pregnant you're bladder weakens a little. You can do Kiegle exercises (not sure of spelling) to help with that.

[BabyChloe29]

yeah this is the worst thing a pregnant woman could have!! i absolutely hat this, i don't think my husband and i have slept in 2 weeeks!! he could barely funtion at work yesterday!!ugh.. i feel so bad!!

[nathaliehanna]

Could be pertussis, perhaps? If you were vaxed as a child, it's worn off by now, and pertussis (whooping cough) usually hits in the Spring. I'd get it checked, just to be sure, because you don't want your newborn to get pertussis.

Sometimes, the only sign of it in adults is constant night coughing.

[athanmiddleton]

Okay i've developed a REALLY bad cough that hits me worse at night and nothing will help me and it's made my head, back, chest, and stomach hurt i'm worried that it's hurting my baby as well, can someone help me please i want to feel better, please!!!! and it seems like everytime i cough i pee my pants what the heck is this all about?

For natural home remedy try to sip Hot Tea With Lemon and Honey – Tea is known to have a natural soothing effect on any sore throat. It is one of the most effective ways on how to stop a cough. The added honey is like a coat on your throat to stop your cough.

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[carero]

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