At uni and vv ill

Hi, please don't de-anon this as it's quite embarrassing.
Basically I've been at uni for about 4 weeks now, and have had what they call 'freshers flu' for about 3 of them - have been meaning to go to the doctor but haven't had time etc etc.
From yesterday things got worse, I couldn't eat, felt and was being sick, and the worst thing is that I've started having really bad diahhroea (however you spell it), and I really can't control it, which is why i can't go to lectures today in case it happens, and i can't run out having soiled my pants, it's disgusting, and i don't know why it's happening. And also last night in my bed I felt hot/cold at the same time.
I've been trying to ring up the uni health centre this morning and there's no answer (having said that, if i do go there's a chance i'll 'need the loo' at some point again, so i don't know what to do) - I'll keep trying etc, but does anyone have any idea as to why my symptoms could have gone from just a bad cold, to all this other nasty stuff?
Please help!

Reply 1

James

14

Diarrhea is generally self-limiting so it will eventually go away by itself, but given that your other symptoms have been persisting for so long I'd definitely see your GP about it. If you ring up the surgery now you can probably get a same day appointment.

Reply 2

Wangers

16

or just turn up - a nurse will see you, they won't turn you away.

Reply 3

Renal

17

Or go to a walk-in-centre.

(I've never understood why being ill is sooooo embarassing though :confused:

)

Reply 4

Siz

Are you taking anything? Sounds like really bad fresher's flu which has gone to the stomach as well, poor you. Lemsip will help the fever, something like Immodium for the diarrhea (although check the packets, you might not be able to take them together) and drink lots of fluids...
And get to a doctor as soon as you can, 3 weeks of being ill doesn't sound good :frown:

Reply 5

Ariadne

16

Imodium is your friend.

Reply 6

DrPickles

It is actually healthier to NOT stop the pooing as your body is trying to get rid of something.....however, if you need to make a journey or maybe go to the doctors and there wont be a toilet you can use immodium to stopit temporarily.

I advise drinking warm water with electrolyte replacement. If you cant get those then drink warm water with a spoonful of salt and sugar in it to replace the salts you are losing. DO NOT drink lucozade thinking you are replacing glucose...it can make it worse. If youcan eat anything try plain foods and no dairy.

It shold settle down soon enough.

After this i would book an appontment at the drs as "freshers flu" doesn'tlast that long.

Reply 7

ellabella

you want "residue free" foods, e.g. jelly, squash, if it's really bad, and "low residue" foods as well, e.g. juice, smoothies, plain crackers if you can manage them

i do suggest you go to your doctor, and at least call the surgery and tell them your symptoms.

it might sound odd, but if you do have to go out, is there any way you can wear an extra pair of pants or a sanitary towel (if you're a girl) just in case you do get the runs when you're out?

Reply 8

Anonymous #1

OP

I've made an appointment, and the first one they had was tomorrow, so I guess I'll wait until then. Do you think I could have anything like soup?

Reply 9

Renal

17

You can have anything you want.

And why are you anon? What's so bad about having the ****s? I get them every saturday and sunday morning.

Reply 10

ellabella

well, nhs direct says this: "ou should eat as soon as you can. The old advice was to not eat anything for a day or two but now it is advised that you should eat foods high in carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, rice, or potatoes, and other foods as soon as you feel like it. If however you feel you cant eat, it will do you no harm, but continue drinking, and eat as soon as you are able. If your child wants to eat, offer soups and foods high in carbohydrates at first. Your child can eat normally as soon as possible. Do not starve your child. If your child refuses to eat, continue to offer drinks and wait until their appetite returns."
(i dont know why it's all about a child, i assume it applies to adults)
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=131&sectionId=11

so yes, if you feel you can eat, do eat

Reply 11

Renal

17

NHS ****ing redirect. :rolleyes:

Reply 12

as cruel as school children

10

Anonymous

I've started having really bad diahhroea (however you spell it)

DIA RunRunHurryOrExplodingArse :smile:

Reply 13

Invocation

12

1. Don't eat anything until the diarrhoea goes away.
2. When it does be very careful about what you eat, eat plenty of fruit/veg and stay away from that processed crap. The vitamin C will help rid of the flue.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Be more careful hygiene-wise in future.

Reply 14

DrPickles

_ÆNIMA_

1. Don't eat anything until the diarrhoea goes away.
2. When it does be very careful about what you eat, eat plenty of fruit/veg and stay away from that processed crap. The vitamin C will help rid of the flue.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Be more careful hygiene-wise in future.

i disagree....

DO EAT! you need the nutrients otherwise you will just feel faint and therefore even worse.

Reply 15

Anonymous #1

OP

i tried to eat some pasta for dinner as it was the only thing i had left, and 2 hours later I more or less puked all of it back up (not wanting to sound graphic). I don't understand how I'm supposed to get more energy if I can't eat anything! :frown:

Reply 16

DrPickles

If it stayed in ur stomach for two hours hen you did absorb some of it.

Also if you read my advice above then you will see how you can replace the things ur body needs.