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How lunch should a tummy bug last?

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itssquidstella · 22/12/2018 10:25

Apologies for any tmi in this post!

I've had a stomach bug of some kind since Tuesday (first bout of diarrhoea on Tuesday night). No vomiting but terrible cramping and consistent diarrhoea. It's worst in the evenings and between 3-6am, which I assume is something to do with when I've eaten - I've not eaten much but I'm still hungry and don't want to starve myself completely.

The cramps aren't as bad as they were and I feel less ill than I did on Wednesday/Thursday, when I felt dreadful, but there doesn't seem to be any improvement in the amount I'm using the loo. At what point should I start to worry or consider seeing a doctor (I don't want to go if I'm still contagious, obviously)?

I'm keeping hydrated so not too concerned about dehydration, but I was really hoping I'd be better before Christmas!

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moanymandy · 22/12/2018 10:32

I had an awful stomach bug just like yours a month or so ago and I lasted 4 days! I barely ate and couldn't leave the house!
Hopefully you coming out the other side Thanks

itssquidstella · 22/12/2018 10:39

Did it cleat yo suddenly or gradually? This is day four for me, so it would be great if this was it!

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itssquidstella · 22/12/2018 10:39

Clear up, not cleat yo 🤔

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moanymandy · 22/12/2018 21:12

I felt rotten for a day or so after the diarrhoea stopped and still didn't eat much. Fingers crossed you're starting to feel a bit better.

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