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Topic: what's going around
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molly coddle
Punk Posts: 2546
Registered: May 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 03:10 AM
   
how about I give a heads up on what bug everyone seems to be having?
that way, if you get sick, you can just say, "yeah, I hear it's going around"this week it's all diarrhea. some suggestions if you should find yourself with this lovely condition:
eat the BRAT diet (bananas rice applesauce toast)
feel free to use those over-the-counter drugs like Pepto-Bismol and Immodium
fluids fluids fluids IP: Logged |
Evil Angel
Punk Posts: 1662
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 12-05-2002 08:33 AM
Thanks for the info!IP: Logged |
m o n k
Punk Posts: 873
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 12-05-2002 10:12 AM
I utilize the BRAT meal all the time. If you're gonna go out to drink alot of beer, it's good to fill yourself up with BRAT before or after the fact.  IP: Logged |
Paul
Punk Posts: 487
Registered: Sep 2001
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posted 12-05-2002 10:40 AM
Somehow I made it 30+ years without ever hearing of this! Must be the potassium/protein/constipation/starch properties...IP: Logged |
Orbit
Punk Posts: 539
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-06-2002 05:35 PM
Any relation to this puking bug that loads of folks I know have fallen prey to? wrongAnswer got hit hard last weekend, as have a number of people I work with. (I've been spared thus far). And none of these unfortunates have been on any cruise ships recently. Do you guys even see that much of stuff like that? I suppose most people stay in bed and tough it out, since it seems to pass in 24 hrs. Yeech! Wash those hands, kiddies. And quit sticking 'em in your mouths, for Chrissakes. . .
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molly coddle
Punk Posts: 2546
Registered: May 2001
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posted 12-07-2002 12:55 PM
it probably is related to the diarrhea thing, being that it is all the same body system.
and yeah, we do tend to see a lot of it.
most people do stay home, but there are always others who just don't know how to take care of themselves.
clear liquid diet (anything that is a liquid at room temp...popsicles, jello..) until the symptoms clear, then add other food slowly. popsicles tend to work well, as they hit the stomach in small amounts, so you are less likely to throw it back up.
*must add this though, if there is pain, you need to be seen.
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The Artful Dodger
Punk Posts: 858
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-07-2002 07:37 PM
Ugh.. I'm getting sick--I can just feel it.
What's the deal? I just was sick. This sucks.IP: Logged |
Patti Pagan
Punk Posts: 1401
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 12-07-2002 08:21 PM
No doubt it's your active social life courtesy of TC Puke....I mean Punk!IP: Logged |
DipshitLucy
Punk Posts: 1519
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-08-2002 12:09 PM
Ha ha, good one, Patti!IP: Logged |
TacoSaladwithaHintofLime
Punk Posts: 259
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 12-09-2002 12:32 AM
next should be flatuenceIP: Logged |
HooliganKat
Punk Posts: 1156
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-09-2002 11:05 AM
I have caught the dreadedWinter Cold ACK! So don't feel offended if I end up being a little crabby for the next few days, it's nothing personal, just that I think my nose is on fire, and my throat is actually made of razor blades. Thank you for letting me bitch about my cold. IP: Logged |
Daddy's Lil Big Un
Punk Posts: 992
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-09-2002 01:31 PM
My daughter has finally recovered from her terrible week-long flu. (Mustard blast diapers for all who are curious.) My wife got it last Thursday and I've missed two days of work taking care of the mini. I ate some White Castle jalapeno cheesburgers last night to kill anything inside me. Wife still ill. Am I next? IP: Logged |
autopsygrrrl
Punk Posts: 1050
Registered: May 2001
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posted 12-09-2002 03:51 PM
How long is this diarrhea thing lasting?I'm asking for "a friend." IP: Logged |
Daddy's Lil Big Un
Punk Posts: 992
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-09-2002 06:36 PM
She started throwing up last Monday night, which lasted an entire day. The diarrhea has lasted until yesterday. It might still be going. She hasn't had any stool action in a day.
It's really bad.IP: Logged |
autopsygrrrl
Punk Posts: 1050
Registered: May 2001
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posted 12-09-2002 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by Daddy's Lil Big Un:
She started throwing up last Monday night, which lasted an entire day. The diarrhea has lasted until yesterday. It might still be going. She hasn't had any stool action in a day.
It's really bad.
Hm. I wonder if the adult version is as bad. That's a lot of fluid loss. Is she eating/drinking yet?
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Daddy's Lil Big Un
Punk Posts: 992
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-09-2002 08:06 PM
My wife got it too. My daughter is eating and drinking again and seems OK. The wife is fine too.IP: Logged |
autopsygrrrl
Punk Posts: 1050
Registered: May 2001
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posted 12-10-2002 08:50 AM
Are you in the clear so far? My mom has it. I really, really don't want it. IP: Logged |
Patti Pagan
Punk Posts: 1401
Registered: Jul 2000
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posted 12-10-2002 09:59 AM
Me neither...for the first time in my life I got a flu shot. I wonder if the shot was for this flu though? IP: Logged |
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