Board 8 > Stomach flu advice?

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First time Ive had it. Ive got Pepto and pedialyte. Ive heard its 24 hours but how long does it take to get past the worst of it? If I started feeling symptoms at 3 today, do you think Ill feel good enough to play Xenoblade most of the day tomorrow? If so this could be worth it. Worst thing right now is chills and periodic vomiting.
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Pepto and water. When you stop vomiting eat some Toast with a bit of butter and some fruit for vitamins and just... well... wait it out.
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You must have eaten at the same place as my wife, she has it too.
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Dont drink anything until you stop feeling sick because its just coming back up
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Blankets, warm showers, water. Sleep.

neonreaper posted...

Dont drink anything until you stop feeling sick because its just coming back up

This.

Also be really careful of dehydration and fever. If you have either, either take small sips of something or consider calling a nurse helpline for medical advice if you have insurance. I had a problem with that this year (not stomach flu though) and I ended up going to the emergency room because of it.

And for drinks, drink Pedialyte, Powerade, Gatorade, or other sports drinks. That was some good advice the doctor gave me because those contain calories and electrolytes your body needs. Water doesn't, and soda like 7-Up/Sprite lacks the electrolytes sports drinks have. I've found that when I'm sick, Powerade works the best though I've never had Pedialyte.
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I had stomach flu today also, think I'm through the worst of it. My advice is, don't eat, but definitely do take small sips of pedialyte all the time (or hydrolyte or whatever pharmacy hydration drink). Gotta get those electrolytes and potassium back.

The fever is good, that's one way your body's killing the infection. Just lay down all day with a thick blanket, and let your body do its job. Put on some movies to pass the time.

If you're getting a bad headache because you're really hungry, nibble on some bread, but only a little bit. You'll know when you're actually ready to eat again, but take it easy then too.
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Oh, and here's one thing I've found about recovering from stomach issues.

Follow your appetite and cravings.

I once got sick and didn't do that. I thought I would stick with the BRAT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast) diet and other simple foods even after I felt better because I thought I knew more than my appetite. I eventually ate the things I usually do again, but I still would get sick easily. Overall, it took me 6-8 weeks to recover and actually eat normally again.

When I've gotten sick again, I'd still eat simple things for a while, but I'd follow my appetite. If I want meat, I'll eat meat for example, because my body probably needs protein if I'm craving it. I'd even eat a Quarter Pounder with Cheese (as I did just a few days after food poisoning), something that doctors would say you shouldn't eat normally and especially when sick. When I've done that, it took me 2-3 weeks to eat completely normally again without getting sick.

That's just my body though. I'm sure that's not good advice for everyone, but it worked for me. This advice isn't valid if you're throwing up, of course.
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Last time I had it rice was the food I had the easiest time keeping down
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Get to the doctor so they can get you anti nausea pills.
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Ice chips, they do the same thing for you as they do for your orchid plant - slowly hydrate without giving your poor stomach a tsunami of beverage.

Other than that, pray for the sweet release of death.
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