Stomach flu? - Colds & Flu Message Board

Shaneo · 08-06-2002, 10:31 AM

Hey, I'm 19, and I come here every now and then.
I was on the meds for a bit for panick attacks, but that has nothing to do with what is bothering me now.

This past weekend I had felt different and noticed I started getting the chills really bad, I was wearing a sweatshirt at work in 95 degree weather. Soon after, the following sunday, I noticed the chills were gone quickly, but now I still have cotton mouth through out most of the day and a stomach flu I believe. I have tossed up my breakfast once on monday and once saturday, I think my flu turned into a stomach flu. Does anyone know any advice I could get about reducing a stomach flu? I think I have actually had the stomach flu now for 2 full days, but sunday I went out, so that didn't help much. And I still have it today, my breakfast was uneasy, but it stayed were I put it. I was 152 lbs. and I believe now I am fown to like 147, I not worried about gaining the weight back, I just do not want to lose any more.
-Shane-

Lindarella · 08-06-2002, 11:30 AM

Sounds like an intestinal virus. It should clear up in a couple of days.

Shaneo · 08-06-2002, 12:06 PM

Thank you. Makes me feel better. I actually lost 3 lbs. Not 5. My scale had a low battery. Anyhow, I'll just have to take it easy and drink a lot of liquids for it to go away.

I had one once before when I was younger in 8th grade. It was more severe though. I had a temperature and could hardly move. The doctor gave me medicine, and I was out of school for 2 wks. Not too good. But anyhow, thanks again and I will see what happens.

rif · 08-07-2002, 09:38 AM

Is there anything one can do or take to relieve the agony of a stomach flu?

Bonnie5121 · 10-01-2002, 12:00 AM

As far as the stomach flu goes, I had a dose of it for four days. I found that when I have the stomach flu I get relief from sticking to liquids like 7-up and I also take peppermint lifesavers to calm the queasy stomach. That always seems to help when I have the flu.