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Stomach bug - Imodium?!!!

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Dorset87
Dorset87

Hello, I’ve had constant explosive diarrhoea for over 36 hours atleast every hour and I’m

Unable to keep fluids in, as such my urine has darkened and im feeling light headed with a dry mouth. All I’ve done for 14 hours is sip water but that won’t stay in, I did eat a slice of toast yesterday but that didn’t help so stopped eating so that all that is coming out now is the water I’m sipping.

I’ve phoned the out of hours Doctors as I believe I’m dehydrated  but he said to just take Imodium and start eating again, if I take Imodium that’ll surely prolong the bug? I’ve taken rehydration sachets but they have the same affect as water.

Any advice on what to do to help and how long it could potentially last for please?

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  • lyn1951
    lyn1951 Dorset87

    Posted

    Go to the hospital, they can put you on a drip to re-hydrate.

    Take a sample of your urine to show them how de-hydrated you are.

    They will check you anyhow, pick up the skin on the back of your hand and pinch, if it does not flatten out but stays pinched that's a good sign of de-hydration.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Dorset87

    Posted

    Imodium will not prolong your bug! It will help to relieve your symptoms and will stop your food and drink coming back out again so you will be able to eat. This is important to keep you hydrated and nourished.  Simply avoid anything laxative such as fruit and try bananas or rice which will help to bind you up.

    Take your doctor’s advice and try the Imodium; you will find it will help you! Your doctor is giving correct advice.  Trust and believe your doctor!  Wait a week and see if your symptoms improve.  If no better after this point, see your doctor again.

  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Dorset87

    Posted

    Take a urine sample to your doctor for testing in case you have an infection. Dark urine would suggest this.
  • shermanlee009
    shermanlee009 Dorset87

    Posted

    Dear Dorset87,

    You will be fine and its just a matter of time.. If you can get pure honey i am sure that will do the job.

  • Dorset87
    Dorset87

    Posted

    Thanks everyone 48 hours in nearly and still no sign of it ending! 
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