SIck of being Sick...an update
 

First, thank you to all who replied. I should have said (in reference to the diabetes
and medication for it) that I've been on medication for 5 years, and have always had
metformin, so that isn't the problem. I thank Sheldon, especially, for the link about
gastroenteritis, since we now believe that's the problem. I'm feeling a little bit
better today, but my daughter is now vomiting. Her pediatrician has recommended clear
liquids and possibly some electrolyte replacement (like pedialyte) if she continues
to vomit, and lots of rest. I still have an appointment for the doctor that I intend
to keep, and her pediatrician says if she gets any worse that he will get her in
regardless.

The biggest reason this troubled me so much was the stomach cramps, which I've not
experienced before in this manner. That, coupled with the effects on my BG levels. I
was told by the PA at my Dr's office that sugar free ginger ale and sprite wouldn't
work because the sugar in the regular beverages is part of the equation.

I'm still not up to much eating, but have been advised that food may make it easier
to keep down my meds (which I so far have been unable to do), so I'm going to see how
I feel by this evening and try it.

Thanks again, very much.

kimberly

SIck of being Sick...an update
 

On Feb 27, 3:40?pm, "Nexis" > wrote:
> First, thank you to all who replied. I should have said (in reference to the diabetes
> and medication for it) that I've been on medication for 5 years, and have always had
> metformin, so that isn't the problem. I thank Sheldon, especially, for the link about
> gastroenteritis, since we now believe that's the problem. I'm feeling a little bit
> better today, but my daughter is now vomiting. Her pediatrician has recommended clear
> liquids and possibly some electrolyte replacement (like pedialyte) if she continues
> to vomit, and lots of rest. I still have an appointment for the doctor that I intend
> to keep, and her pediatrician says if she gets any worse that he will get her in
> regardless.
>
> The biggest reason this troubled me so much was the stomach cramps, which I've not
> experienced before in this manner. That, coupled with the effects on my BG levels. I
> was told by the PA at my Dr's office that sugar free ginger ale and sprite wouldn't
> work because the sugar in the regular beverages is part of the equation.
>
> I'm still not up to much eating, but have been advised that food may make it easier
> to keep down my meds (which I so far have been unable to do), so I'm going to see how
> I feel by this evening and try it.
>
> Thanks again, very much.
>
> kimberly

I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. I pretty much figured some
form of food poisoning but not having a license to practice medicine I
am loathe to give people advice regarding what to eat when they are in
distress, especially not when they have a preexisting medical
condition, one of which is very diet sensitive. Something I will
suggest however is that now that you've indicated that your daughter
is also having the same symptoms it is highly indicative that you've
both eaten the same item that could very well still be in your
house... I suggest in the strongest of terms that you dispose of all
opened food in your fridge and to clean your fridge very throughly....
and for the next two weeks both you and your daughter bathe throughly
twice every day and both wash your hands very frequently and keep your
hands away from your face. If you have pets be sure to clean their
eating/drinking facilities very thoughly and often also... and for the
next month do not eat at restaurants or from takeouts, and eat
absolutely nothing from your regular deli, in fact when you do
commence eating any deli shop elsewhere.... 99.9% of all food borne
illness is contracted from delis, and also produce. For the next
couple of weeks eat only well cooked foods that you've prepared
yourself (stews, soups, baked goods, etc.), you do not need a relapse.

Feel better soon.

Sheldon

SIck of being Sick...an update
 

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> On Feb 27, 3:40?pm, "Nexis" > wrote:
><snip>
> Thanks again, very much.
>>
>> kimberly
>
> I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. I pretty much figured some
> form of food poisoning but not having a license to practice medicine I
> am loathe to give people advice regarding what to eat when they are in
> distress, especially not when they have a preexisting medical
> condition, one of which is very diet sensitive. Something I will
> suggest however is that now that you've indicated that your daughter
> is also having the same symptoms it is highly indicative that you've
> both eaten the same item that could very well still be in your
> house... I suggest in the strongest of terms that you dispose of all
> opened food in your fridge and to clean your fridge very throughly....
> and for the next two weeks both you and your daughter bathe throughly
> twice every day and both wash your hands very frequently and keep your
> hands away from your face. If you have pets be sure to clean their
> eating/drinking facilities very thoughly and often also... and for the
> next month do not eat at restaurants or from takeouts, and eat
> absolutely nothing from your regular deli, in fact when you do
> commence eating any deli shop elsewhere.... 99.9% of all food borne
> illness is contracted from delis, and also produce. For the next
> couple of weeks eat only well cooked foods that you've prepared
> yourself (stews, soups, baked goods, etc.), you do not need a relapse.
>
> Feel better soon.
>
> Sheldon
>


Thank you again, Sheldon, and for the further advice offered here. So far my daughter
hasn't held down anything for very long, but we are continuing to get her to sip a
teaspoon of clear liquids every 15 minutes, so she doesn't get dehydrated.

I was able to eat a bowl of chicken stock with a few thin noodles today. My biggest
worry now is keeping everyone else healthy. You're suggestions go along with that, so
you have my gratitude.

kimberly

SIck of being Sick...an update
 

"Sheldon" > wrote in message
> I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. I pretty much figured some
> form of food poisoning

The virus that is going around has symptoms similar to food poisoning, but
that is not the cause. It is a form of a Norwalk virus and has very nasty
traits. I know quite a few people that have had it including my wife. Some
hospitals and nursing homes limited visiting because of it.

SIck of being Sick...an update
 

On Feb 27, 10:36�pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
> > I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. *I pretty much figured some
> > form of food poisoning
>
> The virus that is going around has symptoms similar to food poisoning, but
> that is not the cause. It is a form of a Norwalk virus and has very nasty
> traits. *I know quite a few people that have had it including my wife. *Some
> hospitals and nursing homes limited visiting because of it.

The Norwalk virus is classified as a type of food poisoning because it
is most likely associated with foods but like with all food borne
viruses can be contracted by many other means (dirty hands, sneezing,
coughing, etc.), but by ingestion of contaminated foods is the most
common form of transmission, which is why the entire spate (botulism,
listeria, salmonella, etc.) are called food poisoning but are just as
likely contracted by means other than with foods. A very common
method for contracting botulism is by ingesting soil (small children
playing in the dirt placing hands to mouth, eyes, nose, even ears - is
what most parents call stomach virus when they keep their kids home
from school - but had nothing to do with eating food). All vegetables
that grow underground need special attention to cleanliness, wash and
scrub well, especially wash onions and garlic after peeling...
smashing unpeeled garlic cloves is a highly unsanitary food handling
practice.

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap34.html

Sheldon