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The Flu

Catty2 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:29:59 GMT

I came down with the stomach flu during the night on Monday. Luckily, I kept a trash can next to my bed because I didn't feel well when I went to bed. Now it's Thursday and I'm not doing any better. This is very depressing since it's almost Christmas. My shopping is done but I have presents to wrap. I'm trying to eat but not much of an appetite. I had gastrointestinal problems all summer and many tests. In the last month or so I finally got to feeling better and able to function pretty well. Now with this hitting me I feel like I'm right back where I started, although it's for a different reason. I got a flu shot 2 months ago but it doesn't work for the stomach flu. Hoping this will be over soon. Thanks for listening.

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January121 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:25:05 GMT

I hope you feel better soon 🙏

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meallen616 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:30:59 GMT

@Catty2,

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Laura14 — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:32:01 GMT

Hope the worst is over and you get well soon.

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kitty60 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:09:17 GMT

Take care of yourself! Hope you feel better soon.

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:10:56 GMT

Try and take care of yourself, go slowly and get well!

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RedTop — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:13:10 GMT

@Catty2,

My trucker daughter came in with gastro about 6 weeks ago. The worst was over in 2 days, but the virus stayed in her intestines for nearly 2 weeks. I told her to take probiotics; she didn’t listen, suffered a few more days before going to her doctor. The doctor told her to take probiotics; she did, and felt better within 3 days. I couldn’t resist that I told you so moment.

Best wishes to you!

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chloe66 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:28:51 GMT

Hope you feel better soon...take care of yourself and take it easy.

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Catty2 — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:31:54 GMT

@RedTop

Thanks. I appreciate that information. Luckily, I only used the trash can that one night but have felt very nauseated and keep it nearby.

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NicksmomESQ — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 01:42:19 GMT

@Catty2 I know how miserable you must feel.I’ve had many stomach issues over the last few years,including E. coli & salmonella !!

Drink water,even if you can only take little sips.You have to keep from getting dehydrated.If you have stomach pain try a hot water bottle or heating pad.It helped me a lot.Try to get some rest, that always helps.

I hope you feel better soon.Christmas isn’t for a few more days.I’m sure that you’ll feel better by then.💐

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jubilant — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:28:57 GMT

I do think probiotics help me. Try to eat things that build up your immune system when you can. The stomach flu is going around here. My sister had it. Hang in their. It took her a good week to get over it. I had a health emergency and have been in the hospital a couple of days. They are pretty careful on the heart floor but I'm still crossing my fingers and hoping I didn't bring anything home. Hoping you get better for Christmas.