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Stomach flu?

slwprincessslwprincess member
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Poor Sophie.  She's really having a tough time.  Ear infection last month, then strep throat last week, now she's puking her head off.  It must be a virus of some sort b/c she's still on antibiotics for the strep.  Almost finished.  I'm thinking that may have left her more susceptible to whatever this bug is b/c it probably wiped out all the good bacteria in her system.  Anyway, we've actually never dealt with vomit so this is a very unwelcome surprise.  So what's the deal- how long does it last?  Do we need to take her to the Dr?  She doesn't have a fever but she is throwing up immediately when she eats/drinks anything.  I gave her a bottle in the car and that's what started it all.  She threw up 4 times on the ride home.  Gross.  Then got her home and bathed and she seemed fine and was happy and playing so DH gave her some banana- thinking that would be BRAT friendly.  She threw up after just a couple bites.  I did get her to drink some water and she kept that down and she went right to sleep but I bet we're in for a long night.  Any tips for dealing w/ this? 

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  • frlcbfrlcb member
    We went through this with Lila a few weeks ago. Try to give her pedialyte or gatorade, just a little at a time, and see if she can keep it down. You need to make sure she stays hydrated. I feel for you, I hope she is better soon!  My pedi said they don't really worry unless they have been throwing up for days, have trouble breathing or are dehydrated.
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  • myrallmyrall member

    Geneva got really sick right after her first birthday with a nasty virus (hers included a high fever). She would only suck on ice chips, Pedialyte pops smashed up, and watermelon. And with the watermelon, she'd suck on it and hand it back to me. She was pitiful.

    Pedi told us if she went for more than 8 hours without a wet diaper, to head for CHOA. The trick is really to keep the fluids in her. Per the pedi, we even had to force feed her Pedialyte with a syringe because she refused to drink anything. Focus on the liquids before you worry about solid food.

    Of course, call your pedi if things take a turn for the worse tonight. 

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  • war_eaglewar_eagle
    We all had it a few weeks ago.  Lane first, and then it hit Tate, MH and I all at once.  MH had to take Tate to the ER b/c he couldn't keep anything down and his puke was yellow.  Luckily it was short lived.  I would call the doctor.  They gave Tate meds to stop the puking (and we got to take the same meds).  The puking lasted about 8 hours, and then after that you feel like you've been hit by a truck for a day or two.
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  • californiafrog7905californiafrog7905

    Poor girl!  I think maybe stick to just the clear liquids (Pedialyte makes decent-tasting popsicles if she is interested in those) for a day to make sure she stays hydrated, and if she's not interested in food then don't give her any until she's been keeping fluids down for a bit (we've done this a few times, can you tell?). 

    I was always advised to give Florastor, a nice probiotic you can sprinkle on things like applesauce or yogurt (when she can eat, that is) along with any antibiotic and when there's a stomach virus. I've found that 100% of the time it helps HC get plugged up (more with diarrhea than vomiting, maybe) faster and feel better sooner.

    HTH; hang in there and wash your hands like someone with OCD!!!

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  • californiafrog7905californiafrog7905
    Another thought I just had: might she like playing with/gnawing on ice chips or cubes in one of those little mesh thingys?  That would get some fluids in her and keep her entertained all at the same time. :) 
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  • Mrs MannersMrs Manners member
    It's going around. I would stress fluids and wouldn't push food unless she indicates hunger and would stick with plain foods to begin. Probiotics might help repopulate some of the good gut bacteria. I wouldn't go to the doctor unless she can't keep any fluids down because it's very likely a virus and you're just going to expose her to more stuff at the doctor office. Hope she feels better soon!
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