To think my insides should start behaving quicker than this??

[DisgraceToTheYChromosome]

I came down with gastroenteritis on the 12th. The fever lasted a week as did the vomiting, the pain needed tramadol, and until Friday I couldn't be more than 30 seconds from the toilet. I'm now back on solid food, and planning a return to work.
What I can't understand is why it took so long. Is there some new bug about?

Sometimes it just takes a while. And sometimes a 'normal' bug can last longer if you're a bit run down to begin with. Must have been miserable though, so sympathy for that. Just be extra careful with hand-washing and generally looking after yourself for the next few weeks as your resistance to other illnesses doing the rounds might be a bit lower than normal.

I got gastroenteritis in October and I'm still suffering from mild pain and dodgy innards. It DESTROYS your stomach lining and intestines, it's not just a 24 hour bug, it's the real deal!

It took me about 6 weeks to feel better and over a year for my gut to recover. It's horrendous.

Uh oh. Surgery rang, abnormal specimen, can I see the GP tomorrow? That'll be a DRE for starters.

Just campylobacter, thank God. Got a few tips on handling chicken and no DRE.

Are you steadily feeling better now?

Yes thanks. My appetite has come back with a vengeance, particularly for protein. Back to work tomorrow, yay!

Its also cos it wipes out the healthy bacteria takes time to rebalance.

Did you remember to change your toothbrush?