How long will this last?

[shatteredathomemum]

Hi everyone, I'm clutching at straws this morning. Just want to be better. Been suffering with a horrible tummy bug since Friday - diarrhoea, shivers, sweats, cramps, all over aches and pains. There has been no let up at all, still running to loo, still very loose , can't bear the pain. Spoke to out of hours doctor last night, all I can do is take paracetamol, fluids and rest til it runs it's course. Hard when I've 2 young DCs. My DH is here today but on call with work from 2-10pm. Could cry. Just feel so sorry for myself . How much longer can this go on for??

If it's still as bad tomorrow, call your GP. Active symptoms for more than 48 hours would be a bit of a worry.

It should run its course, as you've been told, but if it's something perhaps a little out of the ordinary, you may need some help to get rid of it.

Thanks Rockin. Still running to the loo and bad cramps

Sounds like it could be noro virus, it is hideous. the diarrhoea should calm down very soon but the cramps could last a couple of weeks I'm afraid.