Sick and pill taking time
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| Wed, 09-01-2004 - 3:45pm |
I just returned from a two week vacation in CA and must have picked up a bug or something because I have been somewhat sick since. I hate to have to say this but I have had diarrhea. I get 'sick' every day but late in the afternoon and since I take my pill every morning at 6:00 a.m. I'm not too worried about that because it's more than 10 hours later, but this morning I had 'it' at 8:00 a.m., exactly 2 hours after I took my pill. Does this mean that I am not protected for the next 7 days? Also, I felt the gurgling in my stomach before that, maybe 7:30 a.m. which is 1-1/2 hours after taking the pill but because I was driving to work I didn't stop until 8:00 a.m.... a very difficult task. Would that make a difference since had I been near a bathroom it would have happened at 7:30 a.m.? I am very sorry if you find this gross but I am really concerned and my concern is worse than my embarassment. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Lucy

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Good luck and I hope you feel better soon!!!
Susan
Hon, don't be embarrassed... such things happen... I hope you are feeling much better soon! If I were you I'd count the event this morning as a miss... Perhaps it wasn't but why take the chance? Better safe than sorry, right? How long has this diarrhea been going on? Make sure you're well hydrated. Have you seen a doctor? Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Hugs,
Jill
Hugs,
Jill
Thanks so much for letting me know about that flu bug in CA. It makes sense though as I was all over the place and the very day I came home I got sick. How awful. May I ask how long (on the average) this thing lasts; if you know? I have been drinking extra liquids mainly beccause my mouth dries out very quickly but also coffee which has caffeine. I didn't know caffeine was bad for the flu. While I do have to have a cup of coffee every morning (I get nauseous and terrible headaches if I don't) I will ensure to only have one cup until I get better. thanks again...from another Lucy.
The thing about the caffiene is that I think it is a ... I'm drawing a blank on the word, but something that makes you pee more rather than retaining water, so if you are trying to replenish fluids from dehydration, it can work against you. A cup of coffee isn't going to hurt you, but if you drank a lot of coffee or caffiene sodas, it could make your recovery longer. Also, with the flu you need rest and since caffeine is a stimulent, it can keep you from sleeping. When I have the flu, I like to drink Sprite. I don't know if it helps anymore than any other fluid, but my mom would always give me Sprite or 7Up when I was a kid and had the flu. My mother-in-law swears by it too. So who knows?
Also, about the carbonation - I don't think it's harmful, but if it bothers you, do let it fizz out. A lot of this is psychological too, so what you think works for you probably will. I personally like the carbonation - it settles my stomach (or at least so I've told myself). I also like ginger ale if I'm feeling sick to my stomach - the ginger is soothing, altho you have to find some with real ginger in it.
Anyways, like I said, alot of this is giving yourself with what you associate with getting well. If you have strong memories of your mom giving you flat 7up and it working, that will probly help you...
Good luck and let us know if you start feeling better!
Susan
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