Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 has it been in the news? anyone got a link to the story? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 has it been in the news? anyone got a link to the story? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7170948.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 has it been in the news? anyone got a link to the story? Look **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 has it been in the news? anyone got a link to the story? Look **here** OMG, that describes exactly what we had! we both stayed in bed (we couldn't move we were so ill) and drank lots of fluids so we did the right thing. It was horrible because neither of us could look after the other one because we were both in such a bad way, although Ian did manage to bring me drinks, bless him (neither of us could eat). And it was weird because one moment I was fine, the next minute I was projectile vomiting. Totally bizarre. I do hope none of you get it, especially those with children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 We had it around November December time, First eldest had it on the Tuesday, Thursday morning I felt really really thirsty and hot on the way back from the school run, had to ring OH at about 10ish to say I'm ill and took to my bed with cramps and the runs (TMI sorry!) (UNHEARD OF for me to be ill ) so he came and took smallest boy to in laws, then at lunchtime middle daughter got it, by tea time smallest boy was vomiting also, they both stopped around 0200am and at 0300 OH started chucking up! It was the one and only time (so far, touch wood!) that we've all been illl at once. As you can imagine OH took to his bed for two days, I, on the other hand, was ill for a morning then had to manage middle daughter then smallest boy whilst still being doubled up with stomach cramps. (scuse the typing, been out for a celebratory dinner!!) Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 Right,I am adding 8 hour cream to my shopping list. I had forgotten how brill it is & I love the 'hospital' smell it has too. That MUST have been the vom thing I had a couple of months ago too,although how the rest of the family avoided it I will never know. I was ill for a week & the cramps were so bad that I was doubled over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I should just add that apparently ( I was dismayed to read earlier today) the immunity to this is very short lived (something to look forward to when they go back to school!) and I had to come home sick from work 10 days ago with not vomiting (if you get my drift) and the most terrible stomach cramps. My mum was laid soo low she collapsed at home - she rang after she'd had it for two days (and not told me!) so when I went round with Diarolyte ("i've got a bit of a bug could you bring me some medicine?") I found her in the most terrible state and when I moved her she collapsed and I had to call an ambulance! They were the ones who refused to take her to hospital (quite wisely) and prescribed flat full fat coke instead of the Diarolyte stuff I had brought, and converted me (and her)in the process! It is the most awful bug, I am dreading any of us getting it again specially middle daughter who seems to suffer especially badly. Why on earth is it going round so much? We never had these awful bugs when I was little, (or did we and I was too young to notice?) Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Cathy has made it through quarantine!! And against all odds I have not contracted the horrible bug, yet I only get paid when I work, sickness isn't an option, or when it is it an expensive one. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I should just add that apparently ( I was dismayed to read earlier today) the immunity to this is very short lived Oh no!!!! We had it last year....I thought we'd be in the clear. I'd better stockpile the coke and Andrex. My mum was laid soo low she collapsed at home - she rang after she'd had it for two days (and not told me!) so when I went round with Diarolyte ("i've got a bit of a bug could you bring me some medicine?") I found her in the most terrible state and when I moved her she collapsed and I had to call an ambulance! They were the ones who refused to take her to hospital (quite wisely) and prescribed flat full fat coke instead of the Diarolyte stuff I had brought, and converted me (and her)in the process!It is the most awful bug, I am dreading any of us getting it again specially middle daughter who seems to suffer especially badly. Why on earth is it going round so much? We never had these awful bugs when I was little, (or did we and I was too young to notice?)Mrs Bertie How awful for your poor Mother. Here's hoping you can all avoid getting it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 After 10 days I feel even worse this morning not better. Oh to stay in bed all day. I'm forcing myself to drink water because I think I'm getting deydrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 5, 2008 Author Share Posted January 5, 2008 A tip for anyone who is suffering the long term rear end effects of this nasty bug. Johnsons baby wipes,preferably the ones with Aloe in are an absolute Godsend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 A tip for anyone who is suffering the long term rear end effects of this nasty bug.Johnsons baby wipes,preferably the ones with Aloe in are an absolute Godsend Will stock pile some of those too!! Thanks for the tip!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I love that idea Sarah - should one use 8 hour cream too? I have spoken to Rosie about being careful about hygiene when she goes back to school, and making sure that she washes her hands properly after going to the loo. I just hope that we don't get it My stomach is usually cast iron, even having had amoebic dysentry all those years ago, so I will be astonished if i do get it, I just hope that Rosie manages to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well I havent got that virus but I feel terrible. I'm having one of my okish moments. I did get freaked out though as I have been sick but I think that was the drugs on an empty stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 You can get tiny bottles of hand cleaning gel to carry in your bag. Trouble is ...its airborne so if you are going to get it....you are going to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 You can get tiny bottles of hand cleaning gel to carry in your bag. Trouble is ...its airborne so if you are going to get it....you are going to get it. Are you sure? I thought it was if you touch an "infected" surface Hold on a minute, I will try and find what I read.... xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 You can get tiny bottles of hand cleaning gel to carry in your bag. Trouble is ...its airborne so if you are going to get it....you are going to get it. Are you sure? I thought it was if you touch an "infected" surface Hold on a minute, I will try and find what I read.... xx Yes I'm sure. Read all about it **here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It's only airborne if you get in the way of the vomit.... Gp recommended wiping every surface we could with bleach to stop us passing it from one to another, over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Good god This isn't a nice one I only read (and I quote) "The bug can be spread by contact with an infected person, through contaminated food or water or by contact with contaminated surfaces or objects" Basically, don't go near anyone who has got it . Does anyone know where the bug "is" now, if you get what I mean? xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It's only airborne if you get in the way of the vomit.... As in microscopic spray.....not just the big splats. I sooo hope we don't get it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 It's only airborne if you get in the way of the vomit.... As in microscopic spray.....not just the big splats. :vom: :vom: What a lovely turn of phrase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Describes it perfectly though! Yuk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 I think the term 'projectile vomiting' is rather endearing! I also think Crypto Sporidium has a ring to it! It sounds like a car. Introducing the new Crypto Sproridium 3.0 litre turbo diesel with enhanced projectile vomiting technology. Can go forwards and backwards at the same time and is fitted with driver and passenger sick bags as standard I read up on the winter spewy bug on tinterweb, it was a guide for hotels etc and involved organising a Hit clean up squad! The way to avoid contracting the norovirus or whatever it is called is to avoid people, avoid touching people, avoid touching objects, don't eat food that has been touched by anything, avoid cruises, hospitals and public places especially if they contain people or objects. Also you must wash your hands every 25 seconds preferably without touching objects such as taps. If you come within 100 metres of a projectile vomiter you are pretty much done for! I think it is quite contagious. I got a little paranoid until I realised that whilst it is not particularly pleasant and not something I wish to experience again, it is not quite the Ebola virus and the above measures should be adequate. * steps back into his Bio-security bubble * Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Will I ever feel better? If I was anyone else I would be in bed. Problem is the three small problems I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Will I ever feel better?If I was anyone else I would be in bed. Problem is the three small problems I have I am sure you will feel better soon Bron, it gets you down after a while doesn't it. I had a really nasty Gastro thing a couple of years ago, it lasted for about six weeks. It got to the stage where I was contemplated just tipping my food straight down the bog to cut out the middle man. I of course only had myself and work to worry about, I worked from home mostly. I lost about three stone in the process, luckily I could afford it. When I finally shook it off I put four stone back on in a very short time Hope you are feeling better soon. Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
