Yeesh-day 18 of DD vomiting after Covid diagnosis

That sounds awful for her. I hope she starts to feel better soon.

Poor thing. She needs an IV and anti nausea meds. I'm sure your brother told you this, but if you can pinch the skin on the back of her hand and it stays for any length of time, she needs IV fluids. Or at least that was the standard when I was pregnant with DD.

Hugs to her. When I was 16, I had some sort of virus (and that was the diagnosis at the time---"some sort of virus"), from which I had daily vomiting. And it went on for weeks as well, so I feel for her so, so much.
And I feel for you as well. I remember how hard it was on my mom---I'd suddenly get a craving for some food and she'd immediately go get it, hoping that the craving meant that I'd keep it down, and nope. Hugs all around.

Diphenydramine IS bendadryl,and it's as good as useless for nausea and vomiting. She needs to be on IV fluids at this point, and IV anti-nausea meds (I would say zofran AND promethezine). She needs home health care. They can come in and set her up. This ridiculous. No one should be vomiting for that long. And she may not seem to have symptoms of dehydration, but she IS dehydrated if she can't keep anything down for that long a time. Your PCP can fax an order to whichever homecare company your insurance deals with (probably Baycare), and they have to respond within 24 hours. If you don't hear anything, call the doctor back. Keep hounding them. Or go to the ER. One of the reasons she's having this dreadful bout of vomiting is almost certainly because she IS dehydrated. One of the main symptoms is nausea and vomiting. It's a vicious cycle that needs IV intervention. Please. I know what I'm talking about here, having had nausea most of my life, and having had long-term IV access for years so that I can have fluids (I'm getting them right now) and meds (did those right before the fluids). PM/Call me if you have any quest
ions. Poor thing.

If you're still not convinced that she needs an ER visit, her potassium level is most likely low from the vomiting. This can cause cardiac arrthymias, amongst other issues.

Why anyone would wait 18 days if they are continuously vomiting is beyond my thinking! Any of my children would have been at the ED after 5 days. Or me or my DH.

My DH and inlaws are from Tampa and have never had medical issues as you have with personnel. Nor my inlaws in middle of nowhere central FL.

Something is just not right with what you are sharing .Medically , you cannot vomit consistently for 3 weeks, not eat and not be dehydrated and also there would be weight loss that would be very noticeable, fatigue etc. Please spend less time on the keyboard and get that daughter assessed!! She needs to be seen in person and assessed, blood drawn etc.  I am really not sure why the delay. I don’t remember you mention having a medical background . It’s better to be seen , diagnosed and treated then to be sorry you waited too long incurring more problems . Go with your gut. After 10 days you were so concerned. Best to nip it in the bud. Don’t ever wait so long to seek treatment . Don’t let the drs/ staff brush you off until you have  some answers. Diagnosis and treatment plan and don’t leave emerg until you and your daughter feel safe, well and comfortable to do so

@bergdorfblonde I hope you got your dd to the ER and she is being assesses. After 2 days of vomiting is when you should go in for treatment - IV fluids and Zofran. Her body and system has to be struggling after 18 days of vomiting.

Keep us updated and let us know how she is doing. Hope she feels better soon.

1 day of vomiting is horrible...but 18 days? That poor girl.

How is your dd doing? Really hope she is doing better. When you can update. Worried about her and you.

Oh my goodness, poor thing. I hope you are both feeling 100% soon.

D and V for nearly 3 weeks? 😳 I do hope she’s been seen by a medical professional by now.

I cannot believe a Dr just called in a prescription when she'd been throwing up for two weeks straight. I've always been told 3 days, max, of throwing up and holding nothing down. At a minimal, they should have wanted to lay eyes on her and see her in person.