Janty Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yesterday, my poor son was on the school bus when he had a bout of vomiting. One of the boys called me on his mobile, I collected him and he spent the day near the toilet. Yuk! Now I've got it. Anyone else picked it up? Does it take long to pass? Hope so. Mind you, it does give me a day or so off work to look at the chickens. There has to be some bonus to feeling yukky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 We had it last year. 48 hours and then you feel as if you have been kicked in the abdomen by a horse. Very sudden onset. I remember my son saying.....I don't feel very well.....I think I'm going to be.....bleuchhh! Take it easy. I hope you feel better soon. Give him the rest of the week off school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 He's actually asleep now which is unheard of. I think I will give himthe extra time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I had it in the Autumn - I have never been so ill in my life I was still not keeping anything down after 5 days,& still wobbly afer 7 days...... I have my youngest at home now - not vomiting,but with crippling tummy pains & she is all pale & sweaty Pepto Bismol is good, as WAS Kaoline & Morphine,but apparantly they have stopped making that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Poor lad. The advice is to stay away from work/school for at least 24 hours after the last bout of vomiting......to help prevent spreading it to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCube Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If its the winter sickness bug its ment to be a 24 hours thing but infectious for a further 48 hours. So worth keeping yourself and him off for a couple more days to avoid the spread. Hope your all feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Our school has advised that you should keep your children off for a further 48 hours, after the last bout of vomiting. Chookiehubbie went back to work after being off for 2 days, completely over did it, and ended up in bed for a further week after. It can really floor you, if you have a low immune system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 A friend of mine runs a nursery locally. She is flabbergasted at the selfishness of some parents lately who return ashen faced and sunken eyed babes to the nursery when they have clearly been up all night vomiting. The staff have all had it, but these thoughtless people just keep the infection going, and end up spreading it to other people's children. She says she now gets quite a buzz in waiting till they have had just enough time to get to work and then ringing them and asking them to come and retrieve their ill child. The most staggering reply from one mother was....sorry...it's not convenient. You find yourself wondering why some folk have children don't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hope you all feel better soon Janty. Full sugar flat coke is what i always drink when i'm vomiting. Hate the stuff but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Just to echo everyones get well thoughts, we all had it late last year and it's awful although we were only actually throwing up, or in oain or the other end for about 12 hours, just recovering after that which did take a while. OH was obviously much sicker than the rest of us and took a full weekend of bed rest and sitting still (on a bar stool!)o recover enough to help out. Get well soon both of you, it's not nice at all. Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Rich tea biscuits are good to nibble to get your blood sugar back up, and to test whether or not you are ready for something more. Best wishes hope you feel better soon. I hope that your son is ok, it is my daughters worst nightmare to be sick on the bus. She has a social phobia and this is how it shows itself mostly worrying about being sick in public places which of course makes her feel sick. She has a half hour bus trip to school every day and has pockets full of vomit bags and carrier bags just in case. I hate sending her to school if there is any doubt as to how well she is but since she always feels sick in the morning it is really hard to tell and with this virus it is very sudden and without warning, I would never get her out of the house again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Rich tea biscuits are good to nibble to get your blood sugar back up, and to test whether or not you are ready for something more. Thats what I always do I do hope you and your son get well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 30, 2008 Author Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks for all your replies. We have just had water so far today. I'm hoping if we take it easy and don't rush onto solids too quickly it will sort itself out before too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hope you're feeling well again soon Janty. I really hate being sick and have a really rubbish immune system, so hope noone gives it to me! At least you can still have contact with the outside world on the forum without any risk of infection! Lots of rest and don't go back until you're well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 DH and I had it in november. We went to our niece's 1st b'day party on the 11th (easy to remember as she was born on the 11th or the 11th) and she was ill wiht it poor little mite. We caught it from her and the next evening, one minute I was right as rain, the next I was on the loo and vomiting into the sink at the same time. It was violent stuff, really horrible! 2 hours later, DH had it. It's a vicious bug and grips hold very quickly indeed, it last about 48 hours but still took us another 3 days or so to recover and get our strength back. neither of us could get out of bed and had to get my dad to drop medication and lucozade on the doorstep for us. Best to isolate yourselves so you don't pass it on as it's virulent. Look after yourselves and hope you feel better soon. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Rich tea biscuits are good to nibble to get your blood sugar back up, and to test whether or not you are ready for something more. Best wishes hope you feel better soon. I hope that your son is ok, it is my daughters worst nightmare to be sick on the bus. She has a social phobia and this is how it shows itself mostly worrying about being sick in public places which of course makes her feel sick. She has a half hour bus trip to school every day and has pockets full of vomit bags and carrier bags just in case. I hate sending her to school if there is any doubt as to how well she is but since she always feels sick in the morning it is really hard to tell and with this virus it is very sudden and without warning, I would never get her out of the house again I have that same problem Its an awfull thing to have, I do the same thing with the plastic bags, but I load up on travel sickness pills, which isn't good at all, so I wouldn't give her that tip The actual phobia is called "Emetophobia." I hope you all manage to avoid it! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I was much the same at her age and i am largely ok these days but often feel a bit iffy if going somewhere new. Hubby bought her some travel sickness tablets which she took every morning until they ran out and no more have been bought and no more has been said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have social phobia too, but I generally feel as if my tum is upset & I often need to dash to the loo. I feel dizzy & claustrophobic too...... Its a nightmare on planes,trains & so forth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 You always come across as so confident I keep telling ED that she is not alone and that a good percentage of the population has some hang up or other. DS is starting to show signs of this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Poor you Janty, I hope that you get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 I also heard that you should stay at home for 48 hours after the symptoms have stopped to avoid spreading the Norovirus. It is such a nasty thing - and I really hope to avoid it. I was disgusted to hear that DD3's dancing teacher turned up to teach the lesson saying that she had the sickness bug and may need to rush to the toilet Stupid woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 There are some very inconsiderate people about. She probably expected to be congratulated for her devotion to duty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Poor you, Janty . Hope you both feel better soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oh dear, sorry to hear you are both unwell Hope you feel better soon xox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oh dear I hope you get well soon. Many years ago I had a bout of gastroenteritis, and after 24 hours was given some arrowroot powder mixed with water. It looks like wallpaper paste and tastes of nothing, but is good for your stomach to 'chew' on if you can't keep anything down, as I was unable to take even water but managed to stay hydrated with this stuff. I think it's good for stomach ulcers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
