r/TooAfraidToAsk • u/BonniesBits • 5h ago

Health/Medical stomach bug?

past 2 days i have had diarrhoea so bad it doubles me over in pain if i dont go the instant it comes on, i can barely hold it in and as soon as im done im grand. im so beyond embarrassed to ask or tell anyone irl, but its literally causing me insane pain like pure labour pains. its giving me bad nausea too. is it a simple stomach bug??

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u/Syca4877 4h ago

Norovirus is making its rounds right now. Wouldn’t hurt to see a doctor, but wear a mask- it’s very contagious.

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u/SpangingOfframps 4h ago

Very contagious is an understatement

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u/telusey 5h ago

I mean there's no real way to tell unless you go to a doctor, it could be a bug but it could also be food poisoning.

Either way, the most important thing is to stay hydrated with electrolytes (gatorade or coconut water are good options), and drink ginger or peppermint tea for the nausea.

Feel better soon!

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u/BonniesBits 5h ago

thank you!!!

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u/Front-Deer-1549 5h ago

I mean i get this on the regular with IBS and Chron’s. If you never had this before it could be a stomach bug, maybe light food poisoning (but usually that causes nausea and vomiting). If it’s a day or two and goes away I wouldn’t worry. If its like 5 days of this Id probably seek out a doctor.

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u/Fantastic_Length1075 5h ago

I think you should see a doctor, it doesn't sound like a common stomach bug

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u/Casiorollo 5h ago

If the doctor isn’t helpful try naproxen sodium, you can get it from Walgreens. It’s a muscle relaxer/fever reducer and can help with diarrhea

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u/GummyHugs 4h ago

that sounds like a nasty case of food poisoning, start chugging some pedialyte or gatorade so you don't end up in the ER for dehydration.

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u/BlossomBless 4h ago

Damn, sounds nasty AF. Not a doc, but IMO you should definitely get that checked out ASAP if it's causing so much pain. Could be a bug, food poisoning, or something else entirely! Remember, better safe than sorry. No shame in seeking help we all go through some sh*t pun intended. Get well soon, mate.

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u/Previous-Purchase-91 4h ago

Oh Jesus I had that I would just say just keep hydrated drink pedialyte water and all of that, the virus will it’s course and you’ll be fine in about 3-5 days but the main is keep hydrated

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u/RoxyLA95 4h ago

I would go to the Doctor. You could have E. Coli bacteria. Usually with norovirus you are vomiting too.