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Stomach bug For 3 data now

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jose1974
jose1974

Hello, I have been with " stomach bug" for 3 days now, with really bad cramps, nausea, several visits to the wc ( those have almost stop now) feeling really unwell and weak.. But what is worrying me is that I'm having this " weird " headaches, my head feels " inflated" if it makes any sense, really dizzy, " electric shock feeling" in my head, lightheaded and generally "strange" is this normal? I've been drinking plenty of fluids, resting.. And it's worrying me a bit.. Any help much apreciated

Thank you 

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  • aussiechick13
    aussiechick13 jose1974

    Posted

    Hi jose,

    Everyone suffering from IBS..well i know myself i feel like im suffering a stomach bug every week!

    When it gets really bad, it called a flare..which can last for 1-4 days depending on how severe it hits you..

    A flare can feel like a stomach bug because of the weak feeling you have inside..

    Ask the doctor for more advice if this is a reoccuring issue or if it is just a stomach bug. 

    Hope it feels better soon

    • jose1974
      jose1974 aussiechick13

      Posted

      Hello aussiechick, thanks for your response, I've never suffered from ibs so pretty sure is bug, been told I could feel like that cause of dehydration .. So got to mend that

      Thanks again :-) x 

    • aussiechick13
      aussiechick13 jose1974

      Posted

      You're always welcome :-)

      Oh sounds like a stomach bug then.. Well lucky you've come here because I'm kinda and expert at stomach remedies to feel better

      1. Lemon and ginger- whenever you like.. Generally before and after meals 

      2. Peppermint tea - before bed

      3. Electrolyte drinks - sports drinks or hydrolyte which contains potassium to get those fundamental electrolytes back into your system 

      4. 1 tea spoon of apple cider in a glass of water for upset stomach 

      5. Regular small meals, try to keep your meals regular and small to avoid the sick feeling. If you can't stomach food at all.. Try eating plain crackers not too many though that will make you worse

      Hope you feel better soon smile 

    • jose1974
      jose1974 aussiechick13

      Posted

      Thank you SOOOO much! You do sound like an expert! What about the dizziness and headaches? Is that cause of all the " stuff" I've lost? I feel really weak and the head feels exploding! Thanks again :-) 
    • aussiechick13
      aussiechick13 jose1974

      Posted

      Anytime that's why we are here, to share our advice :-)

      For dizziness..

      I know my grandmother suffers from that and peppers & tomatos really set her off and make her feel dizzy for a while

      So maybe cut down on the peppers and see how you feel ? It may not be it but give it a shot? 

      There are certain foods that can react in your body that can make you feel like that.

      Or maybe it's just the virus trying to rid itself

      None the less, the best thing to do is to drink plenty of water especially if it's dehydration.. Try the sports drinks- because it has electrolytes, which replace the ones lost that creates the dehyrdated feel that you have. So try drinking those aswell also to help not ony with dehydration but also to give you that little energy boost you need

      Id take te usual panadol/ asprin ? Have they worked for you ? 

    • jose1974
      jose1974 aussiechick13

      Posted

      I am taking paracetamol and they take the headache away but few hours later comes back :-( .. Thanks again and I will try all the advices! Your an angel! X
    • aussiechick13
      aussiechick13 jose1974

      Posted

      Is that once a day or like every 4/5 hours ? 

      You're very welcome smile anytime 

      X

    • jose1974
      jose1974

      Posted

      Every 4 to 5 hours get the headache ( very intense) :-( oh well hope to recover soon 

      :-) 

  • aussiechick13
    aussiechick13 jose1974

    Posted

    And by lemon and ginger I mean lemon and ginger tea. You can even drink ginger ale 
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