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Feeling rough

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Crossstitchfan Mon 08-Dec-25 12:38:15

I woke up a couple of nights ago with stomach cramps. I was very sick, and unfortunately I couldn’t stop. It carried on through the next day, goodness knows how many times. I gave up counting after 12 bouts. No diarrhoea, just the vomiting. I was sipping water constantly between bouts, to avoid dehydration, and mostly kept it down, at least for a few minutes. That went on for 14 hours.
Now, two days later, I still feel rough. I still have a cramping stomach, but no diarrhoea today. The worst thing now is, I have got really weak legs. I feel as though they will give way whenever I walk around the flat. I rang the doctor who said it’s a bug which will settle over the next couple of days. He made no comment about the leg weakness other than that.
Has anyone else had this? If so, what, if anything, did you do to help it?
Thank you.

Usedtobeblonde Mon 08-Dec-25 12:08:35

“ a cold left alone will last a week, treated with everything you can throw at it it will be over in 7 days”

Usedtobeblonde Mon 08-Dec-25 12:06:58

I am just getting over exactly the same.
Started last Tuesday evening , got worse by Wednesday evening and by Thursday I felt grim.
I had to cancel 3 social outings and as I don’t have many I was cross.
However I felt it more a duty not to inflict it on anyone else.
It is only today I feel better, not totally, but mostly.
Stay in the warmth and spoil yourself, “you are worth it”

fancyflowers Mon 08-Dec-25 11:52:58

Stay at home, try to sleep and drink plenty. You can go to bed rather than try and rest on the sofa.
Vicks vapour rub or Olibas oil are both good choices, and a honey and lemon hot drink for your sore throat.

HelterSkelter1 Mon 08-Dec-25 11:24:55

Goodness stay home in the warm. Plenty of liquid and rest and you will get better more quickly.

Sarnia Mon 08-Dec-25 11:24:32

Indoors and stay warm and hydrated.

annodomini Mon 08-Dec-25 11:20:51

I've had the same kind of cold - why do they call it a 'common cold', a description that belies the havoc the virus can cause? I am grateful I don't have to explain myself for permission to stay put. Many years ago, when I phoned my head of department to say I had a bad cold and he shouldn't expect to see me, I could almost hear his eyebrows rising and knew he was thinking it was 'only' a cold. I just hoped that he would catch it too.

BlueBelle Mon 08-Dec-25 11:17:01

Stay in the warm, hot water bottle, blanket, sofa and Judge Judy 🤣

ronib Mon 08-Dec-25 11:10:57

I have had this whatever it is for a week. Stay fully hydrated, sip water, and steam inhalation at least 3 times a day. I tried a decongestant and a vapour rub on my feet and chest. Take it easy or else!

Aveline Mon 08-Dec-25 11:02:08

Stay in an even temperature. Do whatever you need to to remove any stress on your body so it can concentrate on fighting off these nasty germs.

rafichagran Mon 08-Dec-25 10:56:09

Stay inside under the blanket.

Luckygirl3 Mon 08-Dec-25 10:52:36

Oh bad luck - get thee to a snuggly blanket and be kind to yourself while your body fights this off!

Grandma70s Mon 08-Dec-25 10:51:58

Stay at home! Look after yourself.

travelsafar Mon 08-Dec-25 10:49:47

Started last week with a very sore throat,now a full blown head cold. Muffled hearing, stuffy nose but dripping like a tap, lack of energy and a dry tickly cough. Had planned to get out for a walk this morning to try and clear my head in fresh air. But, all I want to do is snuggle under a blanket in the sofa. Would you force yourself to go out in the cold or stay home in the warm???