what helps you??

[Lulliloo]

when you have the runs what helps you? do u just take something like gastro stop or imodeum (sp)?
i don't even know what has set this off. last night i felt really sick and today on and off i have had the runs. tonight its worse... uncontrollable movements if you know what i mean.

so any suggestions.

[RhiChiChi]

Sorry to hear you are unwell. I actually try to let it run it's course b/c I believe it is my body's way of trying to rid of a bug or something I have eaten that hasn't agreed with me. I only take imodium or something similar if it is continuing on after day 2. Try to stay hydrated and eat dry toast or crackers. Hydration is the most important thing.

[peanutter]

I also tend to let it run its course ... I drink lots of water to replenish, but tend not to go to the Dr unless it's been over 48hrs.

hope you're feeling better soon

[Sopdet]

As my Dr says to me "better out than in", I used to just keep hydrated (usually with a hydrating powder in water), no food for the first day or so. I'd only use immodium if I had to go somewhere.

Take a good book, laptop, pillow (for behind your back) and a large bottle of water into the toilet with you and just "ride it out".

Hope you're feeling better soon.

[luna moth]

Hydralyte (or Gatorade if you really can't do hydralyte)
White carbs, plain. So pasta cooked in broth, white bread, maybe with a little vegemite, rice crackers.
Rest.
Water.

[Enchanted]

You poor thing, it's such a shocker. I agree with everyone else, just ride it out. Make sure you keep your fluids up, flat lemonade is always a winner for me. (I can't stand gastrolyte etc). Rest up and stay close to the loo