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To ask if I should take Imodium or something? Potential D&V bug.

7 replies

Eweanlamb · 30/04/2023 07:02

On holiday, due to fly home in a couple of hours. Got on the transfer coach at 5am this morning, about 20 mins into the journey I started to feel sick but thought it was probably just getting up at 4am and being slightly dehydrated, no. About 10 mins from the airport threw up. Got into the airport and had to go to the toilet and then had it the other end. I’m now sat in departures, with a 4 hour flight home and don’t know what to do, I have some immodium, would that help at all does anyone know? I can’t speak as I feel so nauseas, I just want to get home to my bed 😭

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SleepyRich · 30/04/2023 07:35

I think for the reason you describe I personally would give it a try.

There's an NHS website called Fit For Travel which also suggests it as something you could try so unlikely to cause any harm:

Travellers' Diarrhoea - Fit for Travel

Travel health advice relating to travellers' diarrhoea.

https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/travellers-diarrhoea

Singleandproud · 30/04/2023 07:52

Yes, it's best not to take Imodium generally and let it run its course but in your situation I would. How awful for you, it would literally be my worst nightmare.

WooWooWinnie · 30/04/2023 07:53

Absolutely take it. These situations are what it was invented for!

Kath85 · 30/04/2023 08:09

I have ibs and practically live by Imodium to be able to work etc so would definitely take in your position, won’t do any harm. Good luck with the flight!

Gtsr443 · 30/04/2023 08:11

Yes take the Immodium so you can get home. But don't prolong it.
It was a regular life saver for me when travelling in Asia. Hope you feel better soon. Keep hydrated.

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 30/04/2023 08:13

Only take enough to get you through the flight and home, otherwise you're just prolonging the bug.

Tankalina · 30/04/2023 14:21

Poor you, I hope you managed the flight home ok and feel well soon.

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