it happened :(

[worriedsick]

I got the sv last night and had the worst d* i've ever had. Then I had n* and v*. It was awful. I'm terrified to eat and have been trying to catch up on fluids but i feel awful. I keep having flashbacks to last night and its making me so scared. I can't believe it happened. I'm so upset. Idk what to do to start feeling better. any suggestions?

[livepink]

so sorry you got sick keep yourself on a bland diet until your stomach settles & make sure you keep hydrated! Don't eat regular, heavy food too fast as I learned by watching my patients it can make d* and n* come back. If this happened last night I'd say have dry toast, rice, bananas, etc for today & part of tomorrow. Hope you start feeling back to normal soon!

[spilled_milk]

I'm so sorry I'm currently terrified I might get sick too. But you got through it! So congratulations. What livepink said is all correct. Another thing I tried to eat when I last had the virus was warm chicken broth. You can drink it and its nutritional, and pretty light on the stomach.

[worriedsick]

thanks guys. im just really nervous im gonna v* again. I havent gotten v* since 1030 last night and d* since 630 this am. i just feel gross and i don't know if its because my body is trying to recover. need reassurance please!

[jennnh]

did you eat out at a restaurant or know you were exposed? i really hope you are feeling better!!!

[fixxxer2012]

i hope you feel better. im also scared my kids will get it. my father in law told me his other grandchild has it and has been V for days now, it seems to really pack a punch this year and that worries me.

[mommyto3]

im so sorry, but im sure the worst is over..how did you catch it?

[andee]

Sorry to hear about all this...hope by now you are feeling better. Yes, I agree with just hydration, and later very bland, plain foods...just go slooooowww. As for the flashbacks, I've had them also. Just keep repeating it's over and not coming back, and that you are healthy and well again (or at least on your way). Take it easy for a bit and be good to yourself!

[katherines6]

feel better! that stinks that you got sick. do you know how you got it?

[heydani]

they say, if you dont v* for 8 hours, then it's safe to start eating and drinking light things, especially to catch up on electrolytes.

[cinque]

So sorry to hear it happened! It sounds like the worst is definitely over. Could you get some kind of sports drink or rehydration powder? I don't know if you have Lucozade in the US but it might help you get your energy back. If you don't feel up to eating yet I would say it's fine to fast for 24 hours or so xxx

[katiecakes]

Did you take anything for it?