Emetophobia - any fellow sufferers? What do you do to cope?
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InanimateObject
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We've been nowhere all weekend, holiday today so no school and youngest is almost crying complaining of a sore stomach (underneath belly button) and generally just looks peaky/not herself.
A bit sniffly in general and got adult teeth pushing through so a bit grumpy in general but I am panicking so hard right now.
Have Calpol to see if it helps but I am so panicky. It can't be a stomach bug because we've had no contact with anyone with one (or anyone outside of family since Friday!)
A bit sniffly in general and got adult teeth pushing through so a bit grumpy in general but I am panicking so hard right now.
Have Calpol to see if it helps but I am so panicky. It can't be a stomach bug because we've had no contact with anyone with one (or anyone outside of family since Friday!)
swimming
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I read somewhere actually that children complain of a sore tummy when the discomfort is somewhere else. Need to find the article. It’s just something they say.
could it be constipation? Nerves? New food? My little one always says the tummy hurts when hungry etc
makes my nerves bad but it’s never been anything sinister
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I have no idea. Other than her teeth, maybe nerves at going back to school tomorrow? She's been a bit funny so far this school year. Only P2 but finding the work hard.
My other thought was covid or some other cold type virus that can cause stomach pain (I want to say one of the adenovirus types?)
I'm normally ok when she says it's lower down because that's normally wind but it seems more than that (and she's not had much dairy which is normally what sets it off).
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And it was wind. One big burp sorted it
Bloody kids, gave me a heart attack. Still not convinced she isn't going to wake up in the middle of the night once the Calpol wears off because my brain is stupid like that.
My other thought was covid or some other cold type virus that can cause stomach pain (I want to say one of the adenovirus types?)
I'm normally ok when she says it's lower down because that's normally wind but it seems more than that (and she's not had much dairy which is normally what sets it off).
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And it was wind. One big burp sorted it
Bloody kids, gave me a heart attack. Still not convinced she isn't going to wake up in the middle of the night once the Calpol wears off because my brain is stupid like that.
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swimming
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Ffs lol the wind.I have no idea. Other than her teeth, maybe nerves at going back to school tomorrow? She's been a bit funny so far this school year. Only P2 but finding the work hard.
My other thought was covid or some other cold type virus that can cause stomach pain (I want to say one of the adenovirus types?)
I'm normally ok when she says it's lower down because that's normally wind but it seems more than that (and she's not had much dairy which is normally what sets it off).
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And it was wind. One big burp sorted it
Bloody kids, gave me a heart attack. Still not convinced she isn't going to wake up in the middle of the night once the Calpol wears off because my brain is stupid like that.
you could maybe try and buy some peppermint oil from Holland and Barrett and put a few drops on her pillowcase or bedding? The menthol scent in that is very calming for nervous tummies or nausea.
swimming
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I’ve got a tummy bug.
It’s only diarrhoea THANK CHRIST. And I haven’t been on the loo since 5am and my fever is slowly coming down so I am praying it was short lived.
it started at 1am and I was running to the toilet every 20 minutes for 4 hours. I feel like I’ve been beaten up from the inside out.
not to mention I am a lone parent to a 3 year old hyperactive child with my parents as my only support system (in their 70’s).
I sent an SOS text to them both at 2am in a blind panic saying I was unwell and can they help. My dad phoned me at 7am saying he is on his way to take little one to nursery and will bring him back to me at about 5pm. Overwhelmed with gratefulness for that!!!
do you guys think if I was gonna throw up it would have happened by now?
I was wiping the bathroom door handle, tap and flusher with dettol wipes after each episode and I’ve been washing my hands with hot water and soap and then using hand gel to get my little boys breakfast. Is that ok do you think??
I know where I caught it from. The hospital. I had an appointment on Monday. Timing is perfect
now the 48 hour countdown panic is on for my son. I’m praying that because he was in bed all night as it was happening and I’ve been careful with hygiene he might be ok.
Can someone offer me some kindness and support.
the nerves in me right now are through the roof
It’s only diarrhoea THANK CHRIST. And I haven’t been on the loo since 5am and my fever is slowly coming down so I am praying it was short lived.
it started at 1am and I was running to the toilet every 20 minutes for 4 hours. I feel like I’ve been beaten up from the inside out.
not to mention I am a lone parent to a 3 year old hyperactive child with my parents as my only support system (in their 70’s).
I sent an SOS text to them both at 2am in a blind panic saying I was unwell and can they help. My dad phoned me at 7am saying he is on his way to take little one to nursery and will bring him back to me at about 5pm. Overwhelmed with gratefulness for that!!!
do you guys think if I was gonna throw up it would have happened by now?
I was wiping the bathroom door handle, tap and flusher with dettol wipes after each episode and I’ve been washing my hands with hot water and soap and then using hand gel to get my little boys breakfast. Is that ok do you think??
I know where I caught it from. The hospital. I had an appointment on Monday. Timing is perfect
now the 48 hour countdown panic is on for my son. I’m praying that because he was in bed all night as it was happening and I’ve been careful with hygiene he might be ok.
Can someone offer me some kindness and support.
the nerves in me right now are through the roof
@swimming I've only just seen your post, so apologies for not replying! I hope you're feeling better this evening.
Funnily enough, I was googling about diarrhea as my friend's boy has it and it made me paranoid too. Apparently the D comes after the V with bugs. So if you are already on D then the V shouldn't happen.
I actually had the same a while ago, I had D but the V never reared it's ugly head - THANK THE LORD. So, fingers crossed, you should be ok.
As for your little one, I think he should be ok as you have to invest the infected particles I think? I think that's how it works but I'm not 100%. And your vigilance on hygiene has been good and can only help the situation.
There's a bug going round my daughter's school, I'm desperately trying to ignore it but I'm so scared it will hit us. One of her best friends has just come back after having it (thankfully her mum is a good mum and adheres to the 48hr rule!) but it just reminds me it's still hanging around so the worry just never subsides.
Funnily enough, I was googling about diarrhea as my friend's boy has it and it made me paranoid too. Apparently the D comes after the V with bugs. So if you are already on D then the V shouldn't happen.
I actually had the same a while ago, I had D but the V never reared it's ugly head - THANK THE LORD. So, fingers crossed, you should be ok.
As for your little one, I think he should be ok as you have to invest the infected particles I think? I think that's how it works but I'm not 100%. And your vigilance on hygiene has been good and can only help the situation.
There's a bug going round my daughter's school, I'm desperately trying to ignore it but I'm so scared it will hit us. One of her best friends has just come back after having it (thankfully her mum is a good mum and adheres to the 48hr rule!) but it just reminds me it's still hanging around so the worry just never subsides.
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Well this is awful. 30 hours later and I’m still having D. I thought it was finished yesterday because I had nothing for 6 hours but now it’s back again every 30 minutes and I feel sick this morning too.
There’s not much else I can say other than this is horrific and looking after a child at the same time is hell on earth. I just want to cry!
I can't lie, I would take that over the other option any day of the week.
I can't imagine it's easy looking after your son with that going on though, and the option of resting isn't there either. Make sure you keep your fluids up and hopefully the worst is over xx
swimming
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I’ve just eaten a slice of dry white bread and having some lemonade. Haven’t been to the toilet for 4 hours so I’m praying this is now getting to the end
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It’s 60 hours now and I’m still having D. I’ve lost a stone in weight.How are you @swimming? Doing ok I hope.
I've just dropped my youngest at nursery and had to endure the story of how her kid is doing with a bug. That's set my day up really nicely...
This is so odd because I’m not in any pain. No tummy ache I just have to run to toilet. I’m surviving on 4 dry crackers a day.
I had a slight fever on day 1. But now I’m starting to think could this be something like diverticulitis?!
This sounds strange...maybe you ought to call the GP and try and get seen? 60 hours is a very long time and the weight loss is a concern too.
swimming
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Yeah it’s so weird. I don’t feel unwell. Maybe a bit washed out and feels like I’ve been kicked in the tummy but every single thing I eat comes out again within 30 minutes. I’m staying hydrated so that’s okay. I’ll keep an eye on things and phone the out of hours doctors if I need to.
It does sound strange...how are you doing now? Hopefully it's all passed or you've gotten some advice xx
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I’m still unwell. Having D again today. Spoke to 111 and the advice I got was to just call my GP on Monday if it’s still going on to get samples done.
Absolutely ridiculous. I am so tired I cannot even explain. It’s waking me up at night too
Oh crikey, that's not great advice is it?! Defo call the GP on Monday though, although I hope it sorts itself over the weekend. You must be shattered you poor thing x
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I’ve lost 16.5 pounds in weight in just 4 days.
No food at all is staying put and I’ve only been eating dry crackers and bread. This is by far the most pissed off I feel. My house is like a squat and trying to parent a 3 year old with this going on is just ridiculous.
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Yeah I tried immodium. I’ve taken 3 tablets over the last 4 days and it does work I can confirm. But 8 hours later when it’s worn off, I’m back to running to the toilet again. So all it seems to be doing is prolonging this nonsense
