27 wks pregnant- Severe diarrhea for 7 days straight

[BarnMomma]

Just as the title says.

I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I'm currently on day 7 of having constant diarrhea. It's water. It's awful.

I've done the BRAT diet, a liquid only diet, and nothing makes any difference. Finallly broke down at the urging of my midwife and took imodium. Did nothing. Drinking water, tea, coconut water 24/7 to stay hydrated.

What could I possibly have? I have an appointment with my DR tomorrow but was hoping for some clues suggestions before then.

[ACsMom]

Hmm... Ever had this before? This bad, I mean?

I'll be curious to see what the doc says. It could have to do with the hormonal irregularities of pregnancy. Have you tried taking probiotics?

[BarnMomma]

DR said I probably ate something bad seeing as how a virus would have been picked up by either DH or DS by now.

He said to up my probiotics and take charcoal and keep hydrating.

Feel so gross.

Also found out that imodium is NOT OK for pregnancy so now I have a horrible guilt feeling that I have damaged my daughter and want to bring this up with my midwife ASAP so she no longer suggests it.

[2sweetboysmom]

I am thinking possibly parasitic. Did you go camping or drink water from an unknown source in the past month or two?

[balancedmama]

any other symptoms? my only other concern would be listeria.

[BarnMomma]

No other symptoms, no curious water drinking.

All through this the baby has been very active and my blood pressure has been fine.

Feeling OK so far today.

Anyone take charcoal before? Are there side effects?