Ok so my husband has been sick since Wednesday. The only major symptom is he feels nausea like he always wants to vomit. He has had the poops everytime he eats. Our family doctor wouldn't see us until he'd been like this for 3 or more days and today being Saturday we can't get in to see him. My husband also feels severe fatigue after 11hrs of sleep. We have ruled out any type of food poisoning cause he hasn't had any unpasterized foods or milk products in over 36hrs and he hasn't vomitted at all through this.
Anyone have any ideas on what it could be?
My husband does work outside everyday as a trucker who pumps port-o-lets and sometimes the frigid cold gets to him but this has just got us baffled.
Any ideas please?
2007-11-24 07:52:15 · 7 answers · asked by Wishmaster 6 in Health ➔ Men's Health
he even tried pepto bismol thinking it would help and it didn't, so we are at a loss and don't wanna call the on call doctor just yet.
2007-11-24 08:00:03 · update #1
he can eat and drink but he usually popps everything out within 10-20 minutes.
2007-11-24 08:02:01 · update #2
hun if he is still out on the road or at home get him some imodium so he can stop going number 2 for a bit and tell hi to drink a lot of water my hubby was sick a week ago with the flu and he had them same symptoms as he is a driver as well good luck
2007-11-24 10:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by My Hubby Rob&Son Dakota Robert 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the flu to me. Usually the flu takes 7-10 days to clear your system, but there is a new flu bug going around that is taking 2-3 weeks to leave. Good luck to your husband. Tell him to drink plenty of fluids. Being a mom, you probably have heard of Pedolyte? This will help adults with dehydration as well. Give it some time and if he is not better in a few more days, or if he gets worse before, then go see your physician. Remember, fluids, fluids, fluids!!!
2007-11-24 19:10:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kimberly P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He should go to an urgent care facility. He could be dehydrated by now. He should stop eating food and only consume clear liquids for awhile, until the diarrhea stops. By clear liquids, I mean only ones you can see through like water, weak tea, kool-aid, chicken broth, etc. I don't recommend juice as it can make the diarrhea worse. Another concern would be what he does for a living. It's possible to get diseases from pumping port-o-lets. So, see an urgent care doctor right away.
2007-11-24 16:20:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your husband sounds seriously dehydrated. You don't need to vomit to dry up completely.
Has he drunk and kept down any fluids at all?
He doesn't have to be exposed to anything by eating - he pumps toilets! There is all kinds of bacteria, etc., in there!
Go to the ER.
2007-11-24 15:59:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear. Sounds like fatigue combined with a possible airborne pathogen. Lots and lots of water, and if he does finally vomit, it might be just what the doctor WOULD'VE ordered. Rest and water.
2007-11-25 02:19:36 · answer #5 · answered by imrt70 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of al my dear you do not need the worry of this in your condition, i hope you are taking care of yourself. Secondly Paul sounds to be dehydrated, get him to drink plenty of fluids and personally i would be calling THE DOCTOR ON CALL., asap. Take care Hun x
2007-11-24 16:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Busybee yep! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok
2007-11-24 17:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by B-Boy Touch 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋