wondertec Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 I'm suffering from a stomach bug / upset and am feeling very sorry for myself, got nothing in the house except Imodium, but it's my stomach making me feel reaaly poorly, gripes n pains and general, constant queasiness. had it since yesterday afternoon and whilst it's easing off, i'd like to know people recommendations for stomach settling/ easing? Please:gag:
foxforcefive Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Just stick it out till it passes. If you can manage to eat something try to make it as plain as possible and drink plenty of fluids, preferably water. Hope you're feeling better soon!!
slimsid2000 Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Just stick it out till it passes. If you can manage to eat something try to make it as plain as possible and drink plenty of fluids, preferably water. Hope you're feeling better soon!! But don't take a laxative and a sleeping pill.
Guest Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Peptobismol works well. However, the last time I was afflicted my doctor told me not to take anything on the basis that it would be better to quickly eliminate whatever bug had caused the upset. Throwing up and diarrhoea helps with that. Also, if you suppress the symptoms, you might eat a lot earlier than you would otherwise, potentially further aggravating the condition.
wondertec Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 I know you are supposed to "let it take it course" etc but i can't do owt for queasiness, i don't make a very good patient. Was going to nip to the chemist when OH gets home but thrus is half day closing init?! Do they still make Kaolin n morphine mixture?
wondertec Posted April 3, 2008 Author Posted April 3, 2008 But don't take a laxative and a sleeping pill. Thank you!:hihi:
red_hearts Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 I find sipping fruit squash helps because it stops you feeling quite as week, and less dehydrated. Also, it is easier to keep down than water. Hope you feel better soon!
getphysical Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Just recovered from the same thing so you have my sympathy. DON'T take anything yet except water. It takes at least 48 hours for the bug to get out of your system after then you can look to take something like Imodium. If you are struggling to keep down water you may have to get some Deoralite(?) rehydration salts. Hang on in there - you'll be back to normal in 2 or 3 days !!
*Peaches* Posted April 3, 2008 Posted April 3, 2008 Kaolin and morphine isn't available anymore because of parents using it to knock the kids out. Kaolin on its own you can still get though not many places stock it
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