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phoenix Fri 24-Jan-20 17:52:40

Hello all,

Feeling rather less than tickety boo confused

Freezing cold and shivering (heating is on and turned up to almost 23 shock) headache.

Was fine this morning, until halfway through my mug of tea, when I suddenly had to dash to the loo.

It wasnt pretty, a mop and bucket had to be deployed blush

Had a shower, and a slice of dry toast, waited until I thought it was safe, and set off to Lidl.

Gentle reader, if you are of a sensitive disposition, look away now.

On getting out of the car, the world fell out of my bottom shockblush Fortunately I was wearing dark jeans.

Back in car (carrier bag on seat, just in case). Indoors, clothes in the washing machine and another shower.

It is since then that I have had the bad headache and felt so very cold. I'm usually the one complaining that house is too hot!

Any ideas? I'm not usually prone to bowel problems.

Missfoodlove Thu 30-Jan-20 21:32:42

So pleased you are on the mend, it’s a grim and undignified affliction!

Please be very aware that there is a strong link with some campylobacter strains and Guillain Barre Syndrome.

I was told that if I felt any tingling in fingers, legs or toes, unsteadiness, muscle weakness to call 999.

Unless you’re already aware please google GBS and check it out.

If you were unlucky enough to get it then speed is of the essence.

I hope you regain your strength soon, it scared the bejesus out of me.
Public health never figured it out and as you I had eaten the same food as my partner.
They reckon it could have been from a door handle or similar.

I couldn’t believe that after days of just water I could still produce s@@t although it was like pond water!!

The drip and antibiotics were amazing though!

Once better I looked and felt great!Its the ultimate detox?

Get better ?

Eloethan Thu 30-Jan-20 22:47:12

That sounds really horrible - and very embarrassing.

Hope you soon feel better.

phoenix Fri 31-Jan-20 08:18:23

Thank you all.

Yes, it is grim, it's been a very long time since I felt as ill as I did a few days ago, however, feeling a bit better each day, although not symptom free yet.

No tingling Missfoodlove although have had quite bad cramp in my hands (especially my wiping one) blush

Later today I may post about the very worst incident!

harrigran Fri 31-Jan-20 12:13:06

Pleased to hear you got to know what was causing the problem, will take some getting over. Hope you feel better soon.

Jane10 Fri 31-Jan-20 13:31:45

I'm glad you're feeling a little bit better. Phoenix. Don't rush to tell us about your worst 'incident'. Maybe your post could come with a warning like the Netflix programmes - may contain yukky stuff!

phoenix Fri 31-Jan-20 17:46:14

Jane10 definitely X rated, that's for sure.