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AIBU that DH and I are too sick to eat McDonalds ?

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Meganmeccano · 07/04/2024 11:27

DH and I are driving 6 hours to spend a week with his parents to help them with the house, medical appointments, etc. We were too sick to travel yesterday but have to go today as we have the plumber coming (to his parents') first thing tomorrow.

Typically when we do this trip without the DC* we stop for a McDonald's when we wee and change drivers. It's like a little treat before we spend a week of DIY, cleaning, etc. DH loves McDonald's, but otherwise we eat home cooked food.

AIBU to be a bit sad that we are both too ill to eat today, esp. as the drive will be a bit of a struggle / more tiring given that we're both feeling a bit crap?

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PonyPatter44 · 07/04/2024 17:32

Have the maccys on the way back. I would actually have to be dead not to fancy nuggets, though.

Delphiniumandlupins · 07/04/2024 17:29

One word. McFlurry.

Mulhollandmagoo · 07/04/2024 17:21

To be fair, I've had sick bugs where I am past the 48 hour mark with no diarrhoea or sickness, but I still feel a bit rubbish and my tummy still feels a bit delicate so I don't want to brave heavy food for a day or so!

OP, have it on the way home? Chances are you'll be ravenous by then if you've not eaten much.

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 17:18

Calliopespa · 07/04/2024 17:13

Do some periods stop you eating Macdo? I’ve heard not swimming , even not having a bath… but never no McDonald’s!

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You're lucky if you've never had a period that's made you feel sick/have diarrhea. It's reasonably common.

Rosesanddaisies1 · 07/04/2024 17:17

You shouldnt go to elderly parents if you’re too ill to eat food. Junk food like that won’t help you recover.

Calliopespa · 07/04/2024 17:14

This must be an archetypal first world problem.

Calliopespa · 07/04/2024 17:13

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 16:05

She's not the said they've got the same thing. It's quite possible that she's having a bad period and he's got ulcerative colitis, no?

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Do some periods stop you eating Macdo? I’ve heard not swimming , even not having a bath… but never no McDonald’s!

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 16:08

User356432 · 07/04/2024 16:04

So both OP and her husband happen to have a chronic/autoimmune condition that flared at exactly the same time on the same day with identical symptoms. Or they both got carbon monoxide poisoning at the same time but this highly unusual scenario was considered too personal to mention on an anonymous forum?

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Are you asking if two people in the same family can be ill at the same time with two different illnesses? Erm, yes. Yes they can.

I've only read the same information from the OP as you so I couldn't comment on whether they have autoimmune conditions or whether any flare ups have happened at exactly the same time.

Theredfoxfliesatmidnight · 07/04/2024 16:07

Just have a McDonald's on a different day? This is surely not a now or never situation, even if it is your usual travelling treat! Just promise yourselves you'll have a McDonald's night at home once you're both feeling better, and will be able to enjoy it more (plus you'll be able to relax at home and eat, rather than sitting in a stuffy car.)

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 16:05

checkedshirts · 07/04/2024 16:03

What else then @NuffSaidSam for two people to have at the same time? Individually maybe- anything from a dodgy period to ulcerative colitis but I can't see what else would cause two individuals to be sick at the same time.

She's not the said they've got the same thing. It's quite possible that she's having a bad period and he's got ulcerative colitis, no?

ManchesterLu · 07/04/2024 16:04

YANBU for not wanting a McDonald's. YABU for travelling when you're clearly still unwell.

User356432 · 07/04/2024 16:04

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 15:56

You can't possibly believe the only causes of illness are a hangover, virus or bug?! Surely.

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So both OP and her husband happen to have a chronic/autoimmune condition that flared at exactly the same time on the same day with identical symptoms. Or they both got carbon monoxide poisoning at the same time but this highly unusual scenario was considered too personal to mention on an anonymous forum?

checkedshirts · 07/04/2024 16:03

What else then @NuffSaidSam for two people to have at the same time? Individually maybe- anything from a dodgy period to ulcerative colitis but I can't see what else would cause two individuals to be sick at the same time.

BreatheAndFocus · 07/04/2024 16:02

Norovirus? Highly infectious and rampant at the moment.

Just get something small or a drink. You can still stop and rest.

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 15:56

ontheflighttosingapore · 07/04/2024 15:08

Then That only leaves a virus or bug so you are most likely contagious

You can't possibly believe the only causes of illness are a hangover, virus or bug?! Surely.

NuffSaidSam · 07/04/2024 15:54

StarlightLime · 07/04/2024 14:54

Hangover? Otherwise, you can't possibly tell you're not contagious.

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You think the only illnesses are contagious or a hangover?!

Might be worth thinking about that again.

pickupthefuckingtrifle · 07/04/2024 15:54

Strange thread

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 07/04/2024 15:49

@Meganmeccano how old are the elderly parents if they are unable to let the plumber in the house?

OolongTeaDrinker · 07/04/2024 15:44

Meganmeccano · 07/04/2024 14:40

Neither of us is contagious.

I am feeling much better today, but stomach a bit delicate hence no McDs, so for now I am driving. Yes, we will stop every 2 hours as usual, and yes we have both eaten bland food, we wouldn't drive on an empty stomach.

Isn’t McDonalds the blandest food known to mankind though? Even if you just got 🍟?

User356432 · 07/04/2024 15:27

Not sure why when you just asked a simple AIBU your thread's been derailed by questioning exactly why your stomach's feeling delicate / are you contagious / you must be contagious / you shouldn't be travelling etc. Going off on a tangent a bit!

Because it's an anonymous question on an anonymous forum specifically regarding health advice yet OP still refuses to disclose exactly what symptoms or condition they both suffered from.

Extremely attention seeking imo

Ivyy · 07/04/2024 15:22

No op not unreasonable at all to feel sad about missing out on your usual treat and part of your travelling routine.

Not sure why when you just asked a simple AIBU your thread's been derailed by questioning exactly why your stomach's feeling delicate / are you contagious / you must be contagious / you shouldn't be travelling etc. Going off on a tangent a bit!

Hope you feel better soon and can make up for it with a McDonald's on the way back instead Smile

maddening · 07/04/2024 15:21

Meganmeccano · 07/04/2024 15:03

Neither of us is hungover! Nor do we have food poisoning.

What do you have?

Zanatdy · 07/04/2024 15:09

Everyone is just going to guess what you have that’s 100% not contagious and then OP will stop replying if not told within a few replies, pointless thread. Probably wouldn’t have been better waiting another 24hrs and travelling when well enough to get food of choice at services

ontheflighttosingapore · 07/04/2024 15:08

Then That only leaves a virus or bug so you are most likely contagious

ontheflighttosingapore · 07/04/2024 15:06

I don't understand your post tbh. Surely you have to eat ? Just get the food