I have the flu! Help!

[pattimomof3nj 21]

Ok, first time in years that I'm sick. I have the flu, and am having a hard time keeping anything down. I'm sipping on Gatorade, but it comes out as fast as I put it in. I'm afraid I'm going to hurt my sleeve from all the dry heaving. Do you thunk that can happen at 5 1/2 months out?

Patti

[AutumnLily 77]

Can you take something for the nausea? Have you tried warm liquids to see if they would calm your tummy? I would contact your doc and see what he/she says.

[cwalker 12]

Ok, first time in years that I'm sick. I have the flu, and am having a hard time keeping anything down. I'm sipping on Gatorade, but it comes out as fast as I put it in. I'm afraid I'm going to hurt my sleeve from all the dry heaving. Do you thunk that can happen at 5 1/2 months out?

Patti

You should be fine at 5 1/2 months out, are you sure it's the flu? Would Tamiflu help? Hope you feel better soo!!

[Becca 108]

I would ask your doctor for medicine. I'm sure your stomach is healed enough that you will be fine, but it is better safe than sorry. I hope you feel better soon!

[Goofyspice 1]

Have you tried an herbal tea to calm the dry heaves? My Mother would always give us kids lemon tea when the dry heaves started.

I loved/hated lemon tea

I knew it WOULD come back up again ...but it was always the last thing.

Also ginger and peppermint are good for calming the stomach.

[Skinnyagain 12]

I was always given a spoon full of dry nutmeg ( spice) and although it was disgusting it worked every time. No more vomiting or nausea.

[pattimomof3nj 21]

Thanks for all your replies! I actually stopped heaving, but cannot eat anything. I'm getting in my liquids slowly, hot tea and Gatorade! Was actually able to eat some toast, but it is not sitting well and feels like it is going to come back up. Hopefully, it is just a bug, but the fever keeps coming back!! Will go to Dr tomorrow if I'm not better!!