So I got stomach flu...

[Scorpius]

Haven't had something like this since I was a kid. Literally went from feeling okay to feeling like a dump truck ran me over in a mere few hours. Was up all night with stuff coming out both ends. This was terrible and I wish this on no one.

Had to call off work first time in over three years. LYSOL EVERYTHING!!!!!! lol

 

[JoshH]

Went through that 2 weeks ago, first time I called in sick in over 10 years was so dehydrated I had trouble moving. Terrible feeling. Hope you're feeling better!!

 

[jsker]

Pedialyte is your friend. Make sure you stay hydrated even though you do not feel like it.

 

[JoshH]

Pedialyte is your friend. Make sure you stay hydrated even though you do not feel like it.

Went through a couple bottles of it, didn't stay down very long lol but I agree still your best friend.

 

[McMullen]

Pedialyte is your friend. Make sure you stay hydrated even though you do not feel like it.

Apple juice. It's studied and recommended by WHO

 

[Scorpius]

Yeah, whatever this bug is dehydrates you like no other. I'm able to eat again and slowly adding fluids. Should be able to work tomorrow.

 

[jsker]

Apple juice. It's studied and recommended by WHO

Apple juice make one more diuretic link

 

[McMullen]

Apple juice make one more diuretic link

Studied specifically in Peds and better than pedialyte because of the sugar.

 

[JoshH]

Usually I drink coke if I don't any pedia around, which is most of the time lol. Apple juice has worked for me as well. Whatever works for whoever, I'd rather something that would get rid of it not just make you feel sorta better lol

 

[Waters]

Just saw on the news that this year is one of the worst for the flu in a long time :(

 

[Tahoe61]

Flu season is characterized as respiratory, with temp, muscle ache.
The Norovirus is gastro-intestional

Two completely different ailments.

If you have gastro-intestional symptoms you've consumed bad food, have the norovirus or some underlying medical condition.

What influenza and norovirus have in common is that people are indoors during the cold winter months and holidays, schools have been in session. Perfect conditions for those virus to replicate and spread. WASH YOUR HANDS. Call in sick, stay home and recup!!!!!!!

What the heck right! Well it's a silly pet peeve, like clowns hosting anemones, as a retired RN I just am compelled.

@Scorpius wishing you a fast recovery and STAY HOME!!!! ;Nailbiting :rolleyes: Consume fluids and follow up with your provider if you do not feel better in next day or two.

 

[TheEngineer]

I'm home on day 4 with my 4 year old being sick. Thankfully not norovirus, but we thought it was going to be that. Hands down, stomach stuff is by far the worst.

Hope you feel better!