Sick last night and not sure what to do now...HELP!

[techkatie09]

Hi Everyone! I am in recovery and doing really well. As a challenge I went out to eat and thought I did great. Then last night at 2 a.m. I woke up with horrible cramping, burning and D*. Not pretty. I was worried so I have started taking Zofran every 4 fours since then, but I am still feeling awful. My tummy feels bloated and uncomfortable. I have only really been able to drink ginger ale. I am worried that I will start V* soon because I am not feeling better yet. Do you think so or am I just worried because that is what I do? It has been about 15 hours since I started feeling badly. Any thoughts on when this may pass? I am trying hard to stay positive even though I am living my worst nightmare. Any thoughts or encouragement would help! Thank you!

[Amandaalee1]

Sorry you're feeling bad! If it were a SV or something you would have already V'd! I think the worst is over for you! Just keep drinking gingerale that really helps

[Valen*]

Shes right, the worst is over. Usually the first 8-12 hrs are the worst. Try to take it easy.. And try to eat a little if you can! Feel better

[techkatie09]

Thank you! I called out from work for tomorrow and ate a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Say a little prayer I do okay through the night and I think the worst of it will be over I still don't think I want to go out to eat again. Like ever. (Haha, a little dramatic, I know)

[gumdropper1]

Glad you are better, Katie. Did you go to a tech, like Georgia Tech or MIT?

[techkatie09]

Why yes, I did! I went to Texas Tech University for undergrad and graduate work! Thanks for the advice and support! Made it through the night really well and woke up feeling very decent!

[Erin80]

Yup, it's usually only 6-12 hrs, though last time I had it it lasted for 14 hrs (just had a sore tummy, fever and body aches though, no v* or d*).

[AnxiousCanuck]

Glad you're feeling better! Zofran is my go to as well if I have a concern that v* is a real possibility. Either way, it sounds like you got through it like a champ, so great job! I am personally in a stage of my phobia where it'd take me days to even attempt chicken soup, so I give you a HUGE kudos for that!

[Natiebear]

My kids stopped having symtoms after 9 hours last time they had it.