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Explosive gastrics. Food poisoning? Or Noro? What can help

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Pippatpip · 03/12/2024 13:17

So yesterday at work i was suddenly taken ill rather explosively and had to run out and drive home as my spare pants were used up and just had trousers left.

Last evening and night I have continued. I get tummy pain and wind which then has a dramatic, immediate effect. Sometimes I am sick at the same time. The washing machine is in full use.

I am not eating anything, just sipping water. It has slowed down but still rather blasting. Is there anything I should be taking or doing. It's the explosive nature of it that is debilitating.

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Wurlywurly · 03/12/2024 13:50

I think you just have to wait it out unfortunately. A GP recommended to me once to drink slightly cooled boiled water as it means it is really gentle on the stomach as any pathogens in the water have been killed.

TheSpottedZebra · 03/12/2024 14:40

Have you got any dioralyte type things?
Or sports drinks?

If not, maybe sugary drinks with a bit of salt added in as an emergency, and get someone to drop you off some dioralyte?

Pippatpip · 04/12/2024 13:30

Explosions hopefully decreased. Just feel worn out. Might try some soup for lunch.

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Cupcakes19 · 05/12/2024 09:13

Sip cooled boiled water little and often. Also get hold of some dioralyte or drink flat full sugar lemonade.

It’s def a horrible stomach bug, I’m just recovering now on day 5.

Cupcakes19 · 05/12/2024 09:14

Oh and get plenty of rest. Lots of sleep!

Pippatpip · 07/12/2024 13:39

Thank you @Cupcakes19. I went back to work on Thursday taking a lot of spare clothes! Been ok since and now eating normally. Of course, now got the opposite problem....

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