Nurses ... what is this?

[Deed]

Since Saturday night I have had this 'flu'. It started out as chills, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, bone and muscle pain, and my skin felt like it was raw to the touch. I actually have been wearing my nightgown inside out because the seams rubbing on my skin hurt.

Now it is 4 days later and I still have the occasional nausea and dizziness, the bone pain is gone completely along with the raw skin feeling. Still have the muscle aches and the diarrhea is out of control.

I have been drinking to stay hydrated, taking Tylenol Flu med and Imodium. Is there anything else I can do?

My sis is in town and I can't even go see her because her immune system isn't back up to normal counts yet from chemo and radiation treatments, and she leaves on Sat! She has been here since Sunday and I haven't seen yet.

[Pat]

Not a nurse so I can't help but I wanted to send you a big hug and get well vibes.

[Deed]

Thanks Pat.

[Admin]

Oh Deed, sorry to hear your still not well. Sounds fluish to me. I think you should go see your doctor. Are you drinking lots? (((Deed)))

[braided-rug]

I think so too, have been trying to think about it Deed.

[violet]

We're told with diarrhea to follow the BRAT eating plan -
Banana
Rice
Apple
Toast

and to keep away from any dairy or fatty foods.

After 4 or 5 days, I'd be seeing the doctor. Sure sounds viral but you may need more heavy-duty rehydrating or perhaps some dietary adjustments.

Hope you are feeling better by the time you see this.