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To call an ambulance

58 replies

Usuwklystrong22 · 12/07/2021 22:42

I’m on my own, children with ex.
2nd Astra vaccine on 2nd July. 24 hours nausea and vomiting.

4-7th July - normal
8th - violent vomiting returned for 36 hours.
9th-12th - normal

2pm today it came back even worse than before. Violent vomiting with minutes of respite in between. I’m on my own. It’s so violent, I am thrown forward by force of it.

I feel very alone. No one I can call. Already very underweight (pre existing this illness) and I can’t keep even a sip down.

Would appreciate help please. May not be able to respond promptly

OP posts:
MeadowLines · 12/07/2021 23:01

Vomiting isnt always a mild treat at home thing.
If you havent kept even a sip of water down since 2pm the risk of collapsing is quite high, and as you're alone that could have terrible consequences. You'd likely need iv fluids at the least.
Personally I would call an ambulance in these circumstances. It would be dangerous to try and drive in this state also

GiantToadstool · 12/07/2021 23:03

10 days without holding down any water and you would be dead...

Of course people get sick bugs, but there's a level of being unable to stop being sick/hold down water when you need to seek help. And from someone qualified not mumsnet. For me I needed help and it was quite different from the average stomach bug! Who knows what OP has going on!

I think its happened before when a thread was all like "oh you'll be fine op, dont go to a and e for that..." and it was something quite serious!

Nannyamc · 12/07/2021 23:03

Had this a couple of months ago pre vaccine
Turned out to be a bowel blockage so so sick
Needed antibiotics and drips hospital for 5 days please investigate now

shouldistop · 12/07/2021 23:04

Could you get a taxi to hospital or out of hours gp if there's one near by?

maddening · 12/07/2021 23:06

Mammaqof, despite having one experience with your son you are not qualified to make this judgement.

Mammaaof · 12/07/2021 23:07

@GiantToadstool if you read it correctly I said "on and off for 10 days" ☺️ as the poster said hers has also been on and off I'm sure on the days she hasn't been sick she has drank something!

Mammaaof · 12/07/2021 23:08

@maddening I'm just stating what the GP said.

scottmichael · 12/07/2021 23:09

@MeadowLines

Vomiting isnt always a mild treat at home thing. If you havent kept even a sip of water down since 2pm the risk of collapsing is quite high, and as you're alone that could have terrible consequences. You'd likely need iv fluids at the least. Personally I would call an ambulance in these circumstances. It would be dangerous to try and drive in this state also
Agreed. Hope you're OK, OP.
Frownette · 12/07/2021 23:09

Hope the doctor gets back soon. It's very nasty throwing up like that, I had it with tonsilitus recently, couldn't keep water down either. Took a few days to clear up.

You'll get the medical attention you need shortly, try not to panic.

GiantToadstool · 12/07/2021 23:11

Mamma she hasnt had a sip since 2pm.
Im notngoign to argue with you. I'm glad your boy only had a sick bug and a dr was able to tell you that. In my case I didn't and I was glad a medical professional could tell me that.

It would be good for the OP to have a medical professional decide.

Mammaaof · 12/07/2021 23:15

@GiantToadstool I never said she shouldn't let a medical professional decide. I said she doesn't need an ambulance. From her last thread she is waiting for 111 to call back. They will decide, no need to ring 999 if it's something 111 can deal with.

Jenasaurus · 12/07/2021 23:21

@MeadowLines

Vomiting isnt always a mild treat at home thing. If you havent kept even a sip of water down since 2pm the risk of collapsing is quite high, and as you're alone that could have terrible consequences. You'd likely need iv fluids at the least. Personally I would call an ambulance in these circumstances. It would be dangerous to try and drive in this state also
I agree with this poster, my adult DD had vomiting in Jan 2020 (we suspect it could have been COVID), she was so unwell as it was so persistent, she ended up at the walk in, they did tests and discovered she was badly dehydrayted and was admitted to hospital as they discovered her kidnes were damaged from the dehydration caused by the vomiting. Definitely call if you think you need to, if only for advce and to have your mind put at rest.
Lbnc2021 · 12/07/2021 23:25

Aw you poor thing it sounds dreadful. I’m no way medically qualified so not going to advise but I hope you get something to help you soon

MeadowLines · 12/07/2021 23:25

Not sure how you can tell over the internet how serious this is, when even doctors need scans etc to show up the potential problems that cause severe vomiting like this. They are many and varied, and some of which are very serious and time is of the essence, also add in OP is alone so if she faints due to dehydration or exertion, she could well crack her head or choke on her vomit. You may think this is extreme but a close family member died this way

Lokdok · 12/07/2021 23:27

Sounds like a bug, especially with that pattern. Try to just have fluids for 24 hours followed by dry toast. Get the lucozade in! Hope you feel better soon. The doctors can give you an anti-emetic to break the cycle but the best thing in my experience is to give your guts a total rest x

Crinkle77 · 12/07/2021 23:28

My work colleague caught covid and had the most awful vomiting with it. She couldn't keep anything down and went to hossy as she was very dehydrated. So I wouldn't automatically dismiss it as a tummy bug or that it's not serious especially if you can't stop being sick.

HollowTalk · 12/07/2021 23:30

I hope you feel better soon and that 111 can help you.

Jux · 12/07/2021 23:43

If you can't even keep water down then definitely call 111, you need to try to avoid dehydration.

I hope you feel better soon.

Tbh, when I get d&v, or just v (which happens at least twice a year, sometimes for 8-10 days), I stick to water in tiny sips, the odd lick of natural live yoghurt (everyone tells you to leave dairy, but I find it helps) and when I'm doing a bit better I'll add in bits of Jacob's Cream Crackers. Once I can eat a few crackers, or a small pot of yoghurt, without throwing up, then it means I'm on the mend and I'll probably be fine in another day.

XenoBitch · 12/07/2021 23:46

111... if they think you need A&E then they can arrange it. I hope you get sorted and feel better soon.

Frownette · 13/07/2021 00:07

@Jux yes, you realise when you're on the home run and can start ingesting little bits.

It does leave you a bit weak at first.

Biffsboys · 13/07/2021 00:12

If you feel so bad that you want an ambulance then call one .
People don’t realise that the person on the other end of a 111 call are basically following instructions from a computer programme.

Qwertywertyitsme · 13/07/2021 00:16

I know someone at work who called 111 at 7pm and got a call at 4am which he then missed. Two others I know didn't even get a call back. Taxi to A&E I'd say. Take care

SourAppleChew · 13/07/2021 01:53

Really bad sickness bug going around its more likely to be that! You won't need an ambulance for that

Not sure I’ve ever had a bug where it’s gone away for three days then come back.

alexdgr8 · 13/07/2021 02:15

nobody can or ought to say that what someone is suffering is not serious.
no one can know that.
they can suggest that it might be something serious, from their own experience, and advise how OP can seek medical advice/action.
it is dangerous to suggest it is only mild and will resolve itself.

Goldielow · 13/07/2021 03:01

Hope you're alright OP! If you are still watching this thread and feeling worried, call 111 or if you feel urgent ring for an ambulance.

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