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JulieJay92
27-05-14, 13:23
ok so basically i awoke yest at 3am severe stomach cramps, went to loo and horrendous dirrohea followed by immense vomiting
this happened every 5-10 mins until 3pm (12 hours)
since then when i sleep i keep wasking up struggling for breath or even when i take a sip of hot or cold drinks
only other probelm is muscles keep cramping every few mins (like my toes crossing over each other)
should i be worried re the ifficulty breathing or do you think this possibly due to damaging my throat with being so sick for 12 hours
ankietyjoe
27-05-14, 13:35
Your muscles cramping sounds like dehydration, so try to drink plenty of fluids.
This isn't the place for this question though, you really need to see a Doctor as soon as possible in my opinion.
It's almost certainly related to your illness, but you need to be sure with breathing difficulty.
JulieJay92
27-05-14, 13:39
thanks joe
yea - im drinking as much water as physically can - i thought dehydration too re cramps
also assumed the breathing was after such severe vomiting attack as has never haopened before - 80% normal but the odd occasion where i find a struggle but not well enough to leave house today
Catherine S
27-05-14, 13:48
Also, vomiting and diarrhea can cause a loss of minerals such as magnesium, a lack of which can cause cramps and muscle spasms.
Sounds like a nasty norovirus. Can I just say...Please don't go to hospital unless you really have to - half of my hospital is closed down with it and we're awafully understaffed as everyone is ill! It's a nightmare
JulieJay92
27-05-14, 16:39
thanks all
no hospital for me today - managed some soup and yet more water so fingers crossed
JulieJay92
28-05-14, 19:40
update
breathing back to normal :)
but cannot stay awake at all, sleeping approx 16hrs a day if not more
also still dirrohea and nausea and difficulty eating :(
getting a bit worried now
Sounds like a bad bug - perhaps best ring your gp and tell him your symptoms.
You probably need some sugar as well, to be honest, as if you've only managed soup and water your blood sugar might be a bit low, which will make you feel rough.
JulieJay92
31-05-14, 21:02
thanks guys seem to be over it now :)
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