johnf Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 A pretty nasty stomach virus has been going around our school for about 3 weeks now and I think I might have it. My stomach started cramping pretty bad after lunch on Wed. I thought maybe it might be the chilli coverd "Super borrito" we had for lunch, but it kept getting worse. By the time I got home after school I was cramping so bad that I could harldly sit up. My first thought was food poisoning, but when I got up the next morning I was even sicker and ended up staying home from work. I ate some bananas and other bland stuff, hoping I could keep it down (and in ), but no dice. I got up Friday and went in to work, but after about a half hour I figured out that it wasn't going to work. Didn't really want to take that gamble at school , so I got a sub to come in and went home. Yesterday I started feeling a little better and made some dinner, fried boneless chicken breast, mashed potatoes and corn. Bad plan. So here I am 5 days into this and my stomach is still cramping. I'm not naucous anymore and getting pretty darned hungry. The problem is that about 10 minutes after I eat, regardless what it is, I start cramping up again. I asked my wife if maybe I've got an ulser or something. I usually don't stay sick this long with a stomach virus. It's normally about a day and a half or so. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? Go to a doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? Yep, I'd go see your doc, John, don't want it turning into something worse than it already is! Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? I'd go see a doctor. Food poisoning, at least when I've had it, only lasts 1-2 days. I had a flu thing during the summer, actually almost our entire summer custodial crew got it, and that lasted about 3 days but the stomach pain and puking and diarrhea lasted like 2 days. Go see a Dr, better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? [ QUOTE ] Go to a doctor! [/ QUOTE ] See a doctor! My daughter has something, started today. If it doesnt clear up by Mondau morning, she is going to the doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NWTF Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? This is just my point of view other health care workers might tell you different but it sounds like you have one of the many flues going around i would give it a week to 2 weeks then go see the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? Viruses don't usually last that long John, I'd got to a doctor pronto. Hope you feel better soon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartonman Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? We have passed the stomach flu child to child...the soft stool or runs have lasted about a week for each kids, we push fluids........the vomiting has lasted 5 days...its a rough virus, and will have to run its course......prayers sent....see your doctor though, drink fluids and take a daily vitamin...........good luck, and God Bless.........al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? Once again my expert medical assessment is... Sound like morning sickness to me!! Seriously, I hope you get to feeling better soon John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? I had it, my wife had it and the baby had it all within a week but the baby got the worst of it. She was sick for about 8 or 9 days and couldn't keep anything in but Pedialite and then we had to mix it with formula at the end. Poor little thing had a diaper change about once every 5 mins literally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? It's a stomach virus and it's worse on children than adults and it's also highly contagious. Just try to keep fluids down and if your kids get sick, make sure to give plenty of pedialite and keep them hydrated above all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bubba54 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? My Son's School was shut down for a few days due to an Illness,They had to clean the place top to Bottom,They had said over 100 children were out sick due to an "unknown" Virus.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? [ QUOTE ] Go to a doctor! [/ QUOTE ] Definitely do that John. The stomach bug is going around here too. My kids had it, lasted 3 days with my 10 year old, she is a bit more sensitive for some reason to stomach viruses. Usually these types of bugs wil run their course in 2-3 days, if not, you might need some medical attention. Think it may have hit me slightly last week too, but was not as bad as the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NWTF Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? John i think you might have the norwalk virus it ussually lasts 5-7 days so if i were you go see the doctor if it lasts any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Re: Stomach Virus or something worse? I went back to school today and talked to the school nurse about it. She says this thing has been going anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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