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Title: Bleurgh Post by Em on Apr 24th, 2009 at 6:41am
For the last week, I have been sick as a pig with gastroenteritis. I can't keep anything down at all and I've just about had enough.
What remedies do you use at home to help sickness? I'm willing to try anything. I'm on ginger ale at the moment and that's about it. Em x |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by zwibbs-Scott on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:05am
Sorry you have this. I had it in February for a week and a half. It was awful. I actually went to the emergency room because a doctor thought it might be my gall bladder-but it wasn't. When I was there the intern gave me ten pills " Metoclopramide" which took the nausea away and within three days I was back to normal. Val was correct about avoding the certain foods. Hope that you feel better soon !!!
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Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by LeLimey on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:08am
Em I'm STILL taking flippin anti emetics daily and they aren't pleasant. I hope you don't need to go that route. If swallowing volume in liquids upsets your tummy try just ice cubes, that works for me when I get truly grotty.
Also I don't know why it works but it does - I have noticed I just eat "white" food. It's all I can bear when I get really anti food (from throwing up) I'll just eat rice, or cauliflower, mashed potato (no fat) if I can stand it because I can't face souds sometimes) and bananas I hope you feel better soon (((HUG))) |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Mosaicwench on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:17am
The Docs recommend the "BRAT" Diet; Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. Mild enough for an upset stomach, but still reasonably nutritious. No dairy. And if you drink soda pop, try to find the kinds made with real sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup. HFCS is hard on a recovering tummy.
Best of luck on feeling better - not a fun way to spend your time. |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Charlie on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:30am
Sounds nasty. I had something like it three weeks ago and spent most of my time strecthing out my TP so I didn't have to start on the newspaper. I didn't have a lot of trouble keeping stuff down but that BRAT diet sounds like a good thing to me.
Good luck! Charile |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Cathi_Pierce on Apr 24th, 2009 at 8:58am
Was just going to mention the BRAT diet as well, but Pat beat me to it.
Also, keep pushing fluids. Flat lemon lime soda with lots of ice in it will help...........sadly, the only thing that will fix it, is time. Couch, blankie, good movie.repeat as necessary. Feel better! Cathi |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Em on Apr 24th, 2009 at 9:32am
Thanks folks. Think I'll be trying some of that. The main goal is to find something that I won't be put off for life when it comes back up. :( Today lunch was an ice-lolly and some jelly (jello for over-the-ponders! ;)). Nice soft things.
I'm allergic to anti-nausea meds (had my appendix removed as a result of an allergic reaction, but that's another story), so doc won't even chance it with me. I've been given til Tues to get better or I'm in for a drip. I'm not keeping anything down at all. Not sure I could face rice, but bananas and mash could be next on the list. Poor Stephen has been at the supermarket every day picking something up to try. Thank you for all the suggestions. I'll let you know if something works. x |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Redd on Apr 24th, 2009 at 12:32pm
If you let the ginger ale go flat, it will help to keep it down, as well as being room temp.
Cream of wheat is a possibility. Mashed bananas in it helps the flavor go down as well. Maybe cream of rice cereal instead, and it can be eaten cold like a pudding as well with the bananas and/or applesauce. |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by BarbaraD on Apr 24th, 2009 at 3:09pm
Ok, I know this sounds yucky, but a little nutmeg (not more than about a 1/4 teaspoon) sprinkle it in your hand and lick it up. Works on kids and grown ups alike. Granny's home rememdy. (Ok so I got it from my uncle, the sea captain - not many drug stores in the middle of the ocean and he swore by it for about 50 years).
Hugs BD |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by gizmo on Apr 24th, 2009 at 3:12pm
Stomach problems and vomiting: beer!
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Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by sandie99 on Apr 24th, 2009 at 3:17pm
Em,
Unfourtunately I don't have any further suggestions to add (all my tricks have been already mentioned), but just lots of "get well soon" wishes and lots of hugs! [smiley=hug.gif] Sanna |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Em on Apr 25th, 2009 at 5:23am
Thanks again folks. I'm gonna try the nutmeg one for sure. To be honest Barb, I feel so deathly, if you'd told me to lick a badger's arse I'd probably be scrabbling round in a field for one right now (or raiding Helen's potion cupboard!).
Em x PS - Bananas and toast are off the list :( But lemon-lime soda with lots of ice is a keeper. Even though I'm still sick, it stays down a little longer than the ginger ale. It's got to be a bit fizzy though. |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by McGee on Apr 25th, 2009 at 6:13am
badgers for sale, any one want to buy a badger, there on special offer, cures all known stomach complaints. ;)
sorry your feeling bad, sending lots off sympathy and get well soons mark (your local badger retailer) |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by mummymac on Apr 26th, 2009 at 5:37pm
Oh poor you Em
hope you start feeling better soon love and light Tanya :) |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Langa on Apr 27th, 2009 at 2:02am
You might want to call your local Health Food store and see what they say.
Hope you feel better soon. Hugs, Langa |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by catlind on Apr 27th, 2009 at 9:48am
Em, you might try a light brewed green tea with honey and cinnamon in it. Sip slowly and wait between sips to be sure it is going to stay put.
I've used it myself when nothing else would stay down, including any anti-emetics. Cat |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by QnHeartMM on Apr 27th, 2009 at 3:05pm
I always like tea when I've got stomach issues. sooths my stomach and if it has to come up, it's easier for me to deal with it.
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Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by notseinfeld on Apr 27th, 2009 at 11:00pm Quote:
Bwahahahah! |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Em on Apr 30th, 2009 at 9:11am
Thanks all. I've been in hospital since Monday on a drip. It all got a bit silly and I was extremely unwell, so they took me in.
After 24 hours of observation, I was given an anti-emetic under the very watchful eye of the consultant and 3 nurses to make sure I didn't react badly. It was pretty good. Within 24 hours I ate a meal. They took the drip out yesterday and stopped the drugs but I had to eat 2 meals without any sickness before they would send me home. So fingers crossed, I'm all good to go. Been told that I have to stay on bed rest for another couple of days just to make sure I stay hydrated and keep eating to let my system recover fully. Thanks again for all the suggestions! xx |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Val_ on Apr 30th, 2009 at 1:49pm
sorry you ended up in the hospital, but GLAD they took care of ya! Sounds like you are doing much better!
Keep it up! Hope you feel completely better very soon Em! 8-) |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by McGee on Apr 30th, 2009 at 1:56pm
so i take it you donīt want the badgers anymore [smiley=JAW_DROP.gif] [smiley=JAW_DROP.gif]
oh well , if you know anyone who wanīts a used badger ohhh never mind happy your on the mend ;) mark (badger retailer retired) |
Title: Re: Bleurgh Post by Kilroy 2.0 on Apr 30th, 2009 at 2:23pm
I really only have vibes to offer. I know it's not advice but it is all I have.
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