i have been throwing up all afternoon, until now. about ten times total. i have no fever, but i feel achey, no other symptoms. i think it is a stomach flu.
i am very thirsty from all that throwing up. i tried drinking water slowly, but i couldn't..i was so thirsty i drank a full glass rather quickly--then i threw it up. i have been laying in bed for about and hour since my last vomiting episode. i really want to drink a lot of water with ice..what should i do? will i be ok if i drink a lot now? sorry if this sounds stupid, but i am only 21 and live on my own. my husband is deployed, so i have no one to take care of me. all the help you guys could give me, i will appreciate. :-)
2006-09-23 17:16:03 · 12 answers · asked by curious 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
just to add..i can't be pregnant if my hubby is in iraq! ;-)
haven't seen him for three months, and yes i have had my period. :-)
2006-09-24 08:30:06 · update #1
ARMY WIFE, THATS GOOD TO DRINK WATER AND EAT ICE . KEEP FLUIDS GOING IN ..IF YOU HAVE JUICY FRUIT TASTE (BREATH) YOU SHOULD GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!
2006-09-23 17:26:20 · answer #1 · answered by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry you aren't feeling well, but it doesn't sound as though you have flu as there is no fever, and fever and sweating are among the symptoms of flu.
Try drinking a small glass of ginger ale. That often helps settle an upset stomach. Gaterade is good, but it's a little strong when you aren't feeling well, so you could also try that, but dilute it with water and just sip it.
If you aren't feeling better by Monday, go see the doctor. Or go earlier if you feel worse tomorrow.
Hope this helps.
PS: Is there any chance you are pregnant? Nausea is one of the earliest symptoms.
2006-09-24 00:27:24 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to sound like a jerk but... um... Did you have a lot to drink the night before? Sounds like a case of alchohol poisoning. i Dunno. If you did drink, the drink a redbull or something, it will kinda knock it out.
It may also be a UTI (urinary tract infection). Does it feel like you kinda still have some urine that needs to come out even thougth nothing or very little actually does? Do you have an ache in the lower portion of your back(near your kidneys)? If this is so, go to an emergency room. You probably are very dehydrated and need IV fluids. If it has traveled to your kidneys, you could be in big trouble. Hope everything turns out well. GL
2006-09-24 00:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by darkstar32822 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think back to what u ate the last 24 hrs.
Take an antiemetic tab metoclopramide, just swallow it. After 20 mins start taking fluids.
And get Cotrimoxazole DS from the market and take it twice a day for 5 days.
Although it would be more apropriate to get medical help.
2006-09-24 00:49:39 · answer #4 · answered by ansarmaqs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get some pedialyte at the drug store- they give it to children- it comes in popsicle form too which might be better for you to hold down since it will be slower.... you could be dehydrated and need iv fluids- go to the doctor or an urgent care center where someone can take care of you. Good luck.
2006-09-24 00:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a stomach virus. It's known for leaving you dehydrated and that's what makes you thirsty. If it doesn't clear up soon get to a doctor pronto. It could also be food poisoning.
2006-09-24 00:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Tiacola Version 9.0 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water wont do it you have to drink that stuff they give to dehydrated kids, it balances your electrolytes. Also see a doctor as it may be a serious stomach infection
2006-09-24 00:19:49 · answer #7 · answered by Carlos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the medical facility and see what your doctor says if it is bad enough talk to the first Sargent to see if your hubby can stay home with you
2006-09-24 13:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by Big Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should drink a little at a time or drink sprite .. but a little at a time . you may have the flu. I'll pray for you ..
2006-09-24 01:03:11 · answer #9 · answered by Jada A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-24 00:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋