The runs after the flu?

[ValiantVelvet]

I've been in bed for the last three days with the flu. Managed to potter around a bit today but I've had rotten stomach ache since I got up and keep having to run to the loo. Feel like I have mild period pains, almost. Not preggers and on no meds. I've had a few digestives since about 10am and nothing else.

Is this normal? I've never had the flu before!

[Chocqueen99]

I think it can be some people have it & they say it just works it's was through their body.. hope you are feeling better.

[Pobspits]

When we had swine flu this happened to all of us. We went down in succession so by person 3 they were looking forward to the diarrhoea as they knew it was almost over!!!!

[TurduckenForDinner]

I often get problems with my digestive system after a viral illness. I try to eat small amounts of bland things, dry toast or crackers etc, and steer clear of dairy and meat. It generally passes after a couple of days.

[Pseudonym99]

Have you taken any medicines? Even Strepsils can give you the runs.