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Posted 2/25/2011 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all:

Well, I seem to have gotten my first stomach virus since having UC.  I'm vomiting and having D and the virus is going around so I figure it's that and not my UC.

So, what do I do about my meds?  I'm fairly certain anything I take would come back up as I'm feeling pretty bad.  Also, tonight is an enema night (of course) and I'm afraid to try that as well.

Thoughts?  Thanks everyone.

Posted 2/26/2011 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
Poor you! I feel for you.

I've skipped the meds for a day or so in the case of a 24 hour virus.... no particular ill affects on the UC long-term.

I hope it goes away quickly!!
Posted 2/26/2011 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
So sorry... I don't have advice, but hope you feel better soon. UC and a stomach bug...tough combo...glad your at least in remission!
B
Posted 2/26/2011 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry that you are feeling so badly. I think you'll be okay for a day. Hope it's gone soon.
Posted 2/26/2011 7:58 AM (GMT 0)
I'm late on this issue, but when I had it a long while ago, I'm sure I didn't take my meds for the day.

But, what you DO want to do is double your probiotics and empty another in water and drink it.

Hope you feel better soon...ugh.

q
Posted 2/26/2011 12:49 PM (GMT 0)
Empty a probiotic in water and drink it?  I would have never thought to do that...is it to help get the icky bugs out?

I took nothing last night...it would have been futile.  I was up all night...dire...

This morning I'm feeling a bit better, I may try to eat a couple crackers and see how that goes.  Hopefully tomorrow I can be normal again...

Thanks everyone.

Posted 2/26/2011 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
Can you sip water or some kind of liquid? I don't drink soda, but I do keep cola around for just such emergencies...... even a sip every 20 minutes or so, if you can....

I really hope you are past the worst of this!!
Posted 2/26/2011 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, just to help nudge out any stragglers. Or, eat yogurt if you don't have an issue with lactose.

Hope you feel much, much  better soon...just eat what you can, maybe a boiled egg and toast and start your meds today for sure.

q
Posted 2/27/2011 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone.

I'm feeling much better today, though still weak from no eating I suppose.

I did break open a probiotic yesterday q, and put it in applesauce (I just couldn't bring myself to drink it...).  Plus I've been taking 2/day as well.

I started back on my meds and hopefully this will be over and won't cause a flare up...I'm not feeling flare-like right now...so...fingers crossed!!

Posted 2/28/2011 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, SO SORRY you are sick. :*(

I'm glad you are starting to feel better today.  If you are dehydrated at all please get an IV of fluids in your body.  I waited too long a few times and then was hospitalized.  Hey when I'm really sick I start my diet again by sipping liquid...maybe G2 since it has less sugar then regular gatorade and also has electrolytes which are good for those who have vomited/diarrhead all day.  Also, you might want to just lick a popsicle a few times.  Of course the WHITE diet is always recommended after GASTRO issues...rice, bread, applesauce, clear liquids etc.  I think it's called the BRAT diet.

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/brat-diet

As soon as you feel better you should be able to resume normal medication routine.

I HOPE YOU ARE 100% BETTER ASAP!

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