DH and I got gastroenteritis 10 days ago. His cleared up after 4/5 days and he's now fine. Mine is still going strong - diarrhoea varying from 8 to 2 times per day but nothing so reassuring as steadily improving, seems to depend how empty my guts are. Also knackered, stomach cramps and bloating in between bouts. I went to the doctor on Monday and was told it can take a while and to take a few more days off work - I had to phone this morning for a sick note as work needed it but I didn't get to speak to doctor and I'm worried. I do have IBS sometimes and have always had tendency to diarrhoea but not like this. I'm also lactose intolerant. I'm now eating small amounts of very bland food all chosen from low FODMAP diet, taking probiotics and peppermint oil but nothing seems to be helping. I'm not dehydrated. Please can anyone reassure me that this will go away?
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