Question:
I have been sick with flu like symptoms for 7 days.

I have been to the ER for IVs and have meds for the sickness but still can't shake it. I have been trying to drink only every 10 min. like I did when I first came home. I am will be a month out tomorrow. I felt wonderful until a week ago... I am tired of feeling sick I am drinking tea which seems to help but can't get the protein cause it makes me sick. Water also makes me sick. Can I try some fruit juice with sugar of 20 grams and then dulite it with twice as much water? I don't want to feel like this anymore. I have been praying for God to either make me better or take me outta here. Any suggestions or prayers would be appreciated.    — Shawnee R. (posted on July 7, 2001)

July 7, 2001
Are you having any dry mouth or indigestion along with the nausea? If so, it could be thrush, or a yeast infection in the throat. My mom had this and never would've guessed it till they checked her out. Also, there's the common occurance of a too tight opening to the pouch. They stretch it through endoscope, and I hear it's a cinch. What have they suggested at the hospital? I'd nag them about it. You are far enough along to be feeling better. I'd tell them about any pain you might be having too.
   — Amy K.

July 8, 2001
Shawnee-I understand what you're going through. I, too, had constant nausea and a temp for 2 wks. They couldn't find anything wrong. I was put on 2 different antibiotics and the second one seemed to work. The temp. went away after about 4 days and the nausea GRADUALLY got better. Are you running a temp-have they tried antibiotics? I know I felt awful for 2 weeks, I hope you are feeling better soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
   — Brenda H.