Symptoms started Thursday afternoon, cramping, bloating, unable to go to the bathroom or relieve gas unless laying on my side. I've been unable to eat anything, but have been able to drink Gatorade, water and sprite. I've never had pouchitis before and don't see a GI on a regular basis. Idk what to do. I need to get better now!! I have a 4 month old and my husband has to leave Monday out of town for work. Please help!!!
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This sounds like a fast moving GI infection, because it came on so suddenly and severely. If viral, it has to run its course. If bacterial, antibiotics will help. Either way, it is essential to maintain your hydration. If you are not careful, you could land in the hospital.
I'd get to urgent care and get on antibiotics right away. They can refer you to an ER GI if necessary. You may need IV fluids.
Rotavirus usually only last a few days, but you don't know what this is. Any chance your husband can postpone his trip?
Jan 
Unfortunately his trip has been scheduled for months and he can't postpone at this point. My mother in law is really good to help out. I'm going to an urgent care in a few united hopefully they will give me some antibiotics. I am not confident in the ER at this hospital or the hospitalist they have so I don't want to go that route just yet. I haven't been able to eat anything since Thursday
As long as you have some other adult to help you with the kiddo if things spin out of control...
Fingers crossed that this settles soon. I know what it is like to have things go seriously wrong in a short period of time. You may want to have MIL stay with you while your husband is out of town.
Jan
