What on earth is wrong with me?

When DS2 had a similar infection, tests showed it to be campylobacter and it was tracked down to a pub where he'd had lunch. The salad vegetables had been stored in the fridge where they could be contaminated by raw meat. The symptoms do sound very like yours Phoenix. I think DS had antibiotics. After some years, he has decided to be a vegan.

If campylobacter it is a notifiable disease as your doctor will have told you.
Every sympathy - get well soon!

That reminded me, welbeck

Ginger ale could be good

welbeck your last line has me a bit

Not sure where you are based, but we don't have wild jelly around here, and I have my doubts about Mr P's wrangling abilities.

I had campylobacter. It was awful. I felt so ill. Got it from some undercooked chicken in an Indian restaurant. I had only gone to be sociable as workmates wanted to go there. I don't even like Indian food.

could OH lasso some for you

I have yet to get to grips with juggling jellies .

Results should be back on Wednesday, with any luck.

Hopefully they won't want another sample, but if they do I'm going to have to devise a better collection method. The one suggested by the doctor didn't go too well, especially when the spatula thing decided to detach itself from the lid and I had to fish it out of the toilet!

Why me? There must be loads of those pots around, and I get a maverick one.

Why you phoenix ...... because it could only happen to you, that’s why ?. Seriously though, I do hope you feel better soon. You must be exhausted going to the loo so much.

Just caught up with this. Hope you have a better night tonight and get well soon.

Sounds like the same symptoms I had. Started New Years Day, dare not be without arms reach of the loo for four days and took a good two weeks before I felt well again. Just rest and don’t force yourself to eat but do sip water to keep hydrated. Wishing you a speedy recovery XX

Ouff, that sounds not a lot of fun, Phoenix,

Dh had campylobacter once. That wasn’t fun, either.

You can easily make your own rehydrate solution at home, if you wish.

Six level teaspoons sugar.
Half a level teaspoon salt.

Stir to dissolve in one litre of water.

Sip slowly as required.

Refrigerate and consume within 24 hours.

I hope there wasn’t any urine in that pan when you fished out your bit of specimen phoenix as it says on the leaflet that comes with the stick & pot that it can adversely affect the result.....

Urms I aborted that mission and started again on the next "visit". Didn't have to wait long!

Feel cheated, I didn't get a leaflet!

Just checking how you are phoenix? I think most shops sell jelly!!

The easiest way to collect a poo specimen is to put cling film over the toilet pan, then put the seat down on top. Just don't pull the cling film too tight, let it droop a bit, cos otherwise your bottom will just stick to it when you sit down. Ask me how I know

Been following this thread, but not posted before - do hope you're starting to feel a bit more human phoenix xx

Good morning all, and thank you for the good wishes, they are appreciated.

Only 4 visits last night, as opposed to 8 Fri, Sat, Sun, so that's an improvement.

Bathsheba an incident that happened yesterday evening make me feel that method might not be appropriate at the mo, I wasn't going to post about it as it is rather traffic , but will do later.

TRAFFIC?????

Graphic you stupid tablet!

You must be feeling exhausted Phoenix, yet you still keep up your cheery banter. You're such a star.

Bathsheba That's a really good hint - hadn't thought to do that. I held a small plastic dustpan under myself when I had to do this recently.

Can't believe there's any 'solids' left Phoenix!

The problem I have is the incredible FORCE it comes out with, a bit like your bottom doing a projectile vomit.

Phoenix
For your sake I hope you don't get what I had after my last bad bout ( the paramedic had to be called for that one as I couldn't stand up let alone support myself on the toilet) I had blisters
My doctor has the same dark humour as me so we both had the giggles.

After I was unwell over Christmas and into the NY I’m sure I’m not the only one on here who thinks these bugs/viruses are getting stronger?

An old plastic container such as a food tub is also a handy ‘collection’ vessel. If you feel icky (who doesn’t?) at the very thought of sample-gathering, use a small clean plastic bag or gloves to handle it.

Force, I believe, indicates infection, Phoenix. I hope you get your result ASAP.

My son and family are enduring their second bout of tummy bugs in two weeks. Of course, the kids were bouncing around again after 48hrs, while he and dil took a week to recover. ?

Just noticed this thread Phoenix, I hope you are feeling better.