puppylove Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have a little stomach bug so I have barely been drinking. I am miserable because now I am dizzy and potsy along with the bug. I think it's just a 24 hour bug but I am very dehydrated. Should I get an IV? Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyomingGal Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would try to start to slowly sip some pedialyte. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I second the pedialyte. It has really helped me. It tastes pretty nasty but with a straw and some ice it is doable. Feel better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxie Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Stomach bugs are really hard When I had one a year or so ago I was sooo dehydrated & sooo thirsty. I decided against the ER bc dr's in my area never reacted deal well & didn't want to deal with that.As soon as I got past the first round w/out vomitting. You know how it goes in cycles like 30 mins or an hour.I sipped and I kept it down for 1/2 an hour I took another sip, thenwent to 25 mins until I got to 5 mins apart & gradually got back go my normal drinking. Honestly, it tool a few days till I was back to my normal amount but I did avoid the hospital.There's also this post in a pots blog about stomach bugs:http://www.potsrecovery.com/2010/12/stomach-flu-and-pots-emergency-guide.html?m=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I sometimes can't handle the sweetness of electrolyte drinks when I am nauseated, so I drink chicken broth. You could also try chicken boullion if you feel like the salt will help you. Or a ginger based herbal tea which is good for tummy troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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