How soon before v* do symptoms begin for an sv*?

[sbjj0701]

I'm wondering how soon before v* do symptoms seem to start with an SV? Like the nausea and stuff?
The reason: my whole work is infected and I am freaking out. I work at a women's shelter and the bug has made itself known around those halls! Luckily we have an office for staff and a staff bathroom but I talk to these women on a daily basis. My hands are soooo dry from all the hand-washing and I've been downing grape juice like a crazy person. Anyways, the tough thing is, I also have a sensitive stomach, or I'm just thinking myself sick. But lately when I get nauseous I try to think to myself "Well if I was gonna v*, it would've already happened....right?" just to calm myself down. But honestly, how long do you usually feel nauseous for before the v*? what have you all experienced? Thanks for any advice.

[gumdropper1]

It varies greatly. Emets can be nauseated hours before vomiting, if ever. The average person goes and chucks up in 20-30 minutes of being nauseated.

If you start to feel nauseated, take some kind of anti-emetics. Pepto-Bismol has the advantage of being absorbed through the stomach so you can get it in even if your stomach has stopped digesting in preparation for vomiting.

Doug

[sbjj0701]

So does this mean that pepto can actually prevent v*? or just reduce the horrible feeling of nausea that precedes it?

[gumdropper1]

Yes, Pepto-Bismol is strong enough at suppressing the vomiting center that it can counteract a small dose of ipecac. Dramamine/Gravol can also prevent vomiting, but it can't be absorbed after the stomach has stopped digesting in preparation for vomiting. Doug

[sbjj0701]

You are a wealth of knowledge! Thank you

[Amanda Pomerenke]

Oh my god, pepto can prevent v!? Well I know what I'll be asking my mom to pick up from the store tomorrow, just in case I ever feel nauseous.

[17WordHaiku]

Remember that pepto in excess can cause constipation, so don't take it unless it is absolutely needed.

[gumdropper1]

^ I would never take more than an ounce at a time.

[ditchy_jon]

I know 2 people who have had Norovirus and they both reported that the first symptom was extreme Stomach Cramps to a point where they couldnt even walk. Then the nausea started some 4 hours after and then they started vomiting a few hours after that.

[Amanda Pomerenke]

I don't like taking medicine, so don't worry I wouldn't chug it or anything. I'm very careful on not taking more than the recommended dose. Plus constipation would not be fun!

[Miss_Pink24]

Pepto is brilliant stuff if you can keep it down! :P It tastes exactly like it smells and it is a bit too thick for my liking! But hey, if it works... And it does! Within about half hour! Did not know it was strong enough to stop V* though, just thought it got rid of N*.

The two people I know that have had Noro did not actually V*. Just had severe D* and stomach cramps! They said it was so bad they could not leave the toilet! One's started in Sainsburys so he got stuck in the Sainsburys toilets apparently! :/ Not cool. So you may be free from V* altogether. I like your justification about if you were going to V* you would have done it already. I have similar thoughts myself and it does help the anxiety.

[emet-ana]

Hi,

There are lots of strains of norovirus and people's immune systems react differently to each strain. I've had one case where I had mild stomach cramps build into severe and then sickness. Another where I started to feel nauseous and then v* fairly quickly and another where I felt sick but only had D*.

For some reason I think that the start of norovirus feels really different to anxiety-induced nausea so mostly I know if I'm feeling sick cos I'm anxious or feeling sick cos I'm sick but that doesn't always work!

There are prescription anti-emetics that you could ask your GP for

[Cynna]

Pepto has something similar in it to aspirin. A side effect of the drug can be Reyes Syndrome. Not good for children or breast feeding moms. Consult with your doctor if you are young or breastfeeding before taking it.