Have any of you, after takedown, experienced the stomach flu? I'm looking for advice.

Not sure what I have, but for the past 5 or so hours, I've been to the bathroom nonstop and for the last hour it's pure liquid. You know the liquid you use to have with prep, hardly any color, almost yellowish and it sounds like you're urinating. I feel sick to my stomach, but contribute that to being a bit dehydrated. No fever, but crampy. No blood. I'm trying to keep up with my liquid intake, but it's just "running" through me.

Takedown was 2 1/2 years ago, this is the first time, I've experienced this. I don't feel well, but have no desire to go to the ER, but nor do I want to be stupid, stubborn.

How many hours can we go with output of pure liquid?

I was always told if I had an intestinal bug that I'd have to go to the ER for fluids. I once had it but I can't remember if I was tossing cookies too. I seem to remember it was just liquid D, even with 8 lomotil.

I had to have around 4 IV's, and it was the last day of school party. I had 40 parents and siblings coming, and my report cards were at home (they were to be handed out that afternoon!!!) Needless to say I was distraught, but it would take something like that to have me miss work at that point in my life.

If it keeps up too long, I'd go anyway. Keep as much down as you can and maybe take some immodium and lomotil to see if it will slow it down. If it doesn't, I doubt you can drink enough to stay hydrated.

Not the answer you wanted I'm sure. I hope it slows down and you feel better soon!

Take care...Lori

Duckie, It does sound like you have the classic intestinal bug, its been very bad in my area this year(boston). There really isn't a lot you can do, nothing will help to slow things down just let it run its course and try to drink if possible. If you feel like you're too dehydrated you will need to get to the hospital for IV Fluids. I know this because I unfortunately get the tummy flu EVERY YEAR . Luckily for me it would pass after about 6-8 hours, most of the time I go to the hospital for fluids but also I one time I was able to stay hydrated enough to rest at home. If it is the norwalk virus you'll start to feel better asa soon as the diarrhea stops, thats when I usually eat the thickening foods (banannas, toast) and than try to catch back up on fluids. Good Luck and don't be afraid to go to the hospital, just a couple bags of fluids and you'll feel like a million bucks again. Scott Mc

Duckie, also for me I know i'm too dehydrated when my eyes seem to be really sunk in my head. I actually get this so often that my wife said to me (just a few weeks ago) that it was time to get to the hospital because my eyes looked so sunk in. Good Luck Scott Mc

Thanks Lori and Scott.

It's been about 12 hours and it's still liquid. "Wow" on the gut pains, I didn't think it was possible to feel those pains again. Reminds me of the good ole UC days. I had a good cry, without tears and the cramps in my calfs have surfaced, so I guess it's time I go pay the Big H a visit. Though, I insist it will be a SHORT visit!

Hi Tracey,

I'm so sorry you're feeling poorly!

If you are still having clear yellow watery stool then I think it's time to get yourself down to ER for those fluids and maybe something to help stop those painful stomach cramps.

I really do hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted.

Luv & Hugs xxx

Shell

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Hi Tracey, I just saw your post. I know you hate going to the ER, I do too, but I think it's time. I hope it is a short visit, and they can make you feel better. Please let me know how you are when you can. Sending prayers for a very short visit.

janna

You could have food poisioning too. As much as a pain as it is you should go to ER. Once you get to a certain level of dehydration, no amount of pedialyte, gatoraid or water will bring you back.

Hoping you get better quick.

Hi Tracey,

I hope today finds you a better! I had the same symptoms only with vomiting in December. Doc said it was probably Norovirus (sp?). Not pretty.......I felt I should have just set-up camp in the bathroom because I was spending more time in there than out.

Positive vibes are being sent your way!
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Hi Tracey,

Welcome home!

I'm so glad that you are feeling much better after your little trip to the Big House! Take it easy and pamper yourself a little, you deserve it!

Luv & Hugs xxx

Shell

Glad your home and feeling better. Dehydration sucks. Did you ever find out what started it? Did you have a virus? I swear I have a love/hate relationship with the hospital. Hate going but they take of us! I found a pair of slippers that I always take to the hospital and I swear I felt a little homesick or something thinking about last year and all 4 times of being in the hospital. I AM WEIRD.

Treat yourself to some R&R!

Tracey,

I'm so glad that everything seems ok now! I'm thinking that you were right and it's something related to a virus. You would know if it was short gut, so that would narrow it down to pouchitis or virus. If it were pouchitis, you would probably still have symptoms as you haven't taken antibiotics to kick it's butt. So, virus sounds like the winner.

And, I had an almost identical experience in January. I also went into the ER and had IV therapy but I took the anti-nausea meds with the IV. When I was discharged, I felt much better but still not 100%. It took a few days yet to get back to the full swing of things. I hope you get back to all better soon too.

On another note, I've never heard about a catscan being able to diagnose pouchitis. I thought it needed to be diagnosed/confirmed with a scope because a visual appearance inside of the pouch is needed to meet/diagnose several of the symptoms of pouchitis. I don't think a catscan would be able to give them that much clarity.

Rick

What is short gut?