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Is there a stomach flu going around? It seems like a lot of people have been getting sick this month.
Stomach Flu Going Around?
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May 30, 2019, 9:54 am
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@Ginger1: I disagree with the CDC’s statement (although I do see the “almost”). A few weeks ago I most certainly had influenza; I had all of the symptoms you desribed and it lasted a week. I thought it was a bit late in the season, but there it was. I also got a flu shot back in October, so either it wore off or I caught a different strain. Influenza is brutal, and humbling.
there is no such thing a “the stomach flu” it’s either just the flu or food poisoning….
Alot of doctors on Edhat.
A lot of people asking stuff on edhat that they should ask their Dr. Kind of how it goes….
MONKEYBOY. Please extend my sympathies to your wife. Tell her, if she caught what I had, she may feel pretty darn out of it for at least another week. ———-I am healthy, never catch a cold, haven’t had a flu in years and years, but that stomach virus (I had it about a month ago) was something really really nasty. Nauseous for days, didn’t even eat at all one day. Temp: 101.6ºF. Luckily, I had no screaming kids or anything similar that I couldn’t let slide for a while. This particular stomach thing had me “not myself” for two weeks. Ginger drinks help. Or you can try ginger chews. Pepto bismol helps. Heating pad or hot water bottle highly recommended—-put it on your stomach. Drinking plenty of water helps. Whatever the heck it was, I don’t ever want to go through that again.
Flu shots are designed to fight the virus they think will be the hardest, there are different varieties. Also, I’ve heard if you still get the flu after a shot (they aren’t 100%) it will likely be less severe than not getting one.
Excellent one, Roger!
I had it. Lasted about 5 days or so. Definitely stomach
There is a pretty aggressive virus going around. My wife has been nearly incapacitated for a week now (yes, she got a flu shot).
Flu shot doesn’t protect against “stomach flu.” It’s for virus respiratory infection.
Stomach flu is usually bacterial.
“Stomach flu” is something that does not exist. People call all sorts of viruses “the flu” and that is just wrong. Influenza is a respiratory illness. The stomach stuff is viral gastroenteritis and is pretty nasty in its own right, and comes from contaminated food or water first, and then from contact with the infected person’s fluids. Influenza is a serious illness and the symptoms are quite specific, especially the first two: Fever /chills, Muscle or body aches, Cough, Sore throat, Runny or stuffy nose, Headaches, Fatigue (tiredness). Learn those. PS: According to the CDC, there is currently almost no influenza circulating in California. There’s your medical lesson of the day! So go wash your hands, cook your food well and keep well stocked with TP. 😉
Noro virus can cause gastro-intestinal distress – usually over in 24-48 hours. Contaminated food or self-contamination from dirty hands. Wash your hands carefully before handling food.
I had some sort of gastroenteritis thing and ended up in Cottage overnight that was a few months back and I’m still on medication.