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I have a very bad case of the stomach flu with Nausea Vomiting and Diarrhea for 3 days. I can barley take in water and pediatric electrolyte drinks. My problem is I don’t have health insurance till the first because I got married. I feel light headed and have blurred vision. I am currently breast feeding my daughter and it is taken a tole on me i am at 92 pounds! What should I do, can i continue to breast feed if I stop for 3 days or so. I am following the information I got from this page link below.
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Alternate the breast with formula untl you get your strength back, express your milk if you can and get your partner to feed bubs for a few days.
That is my worst nightmare. Are you even producing milk? I would think there wouldn’t be much milk if you aren’t able to eat or drink for so long. If the baby will take a bottle of formula, have someone feed the baby a few times so you can rest and get your strength back. The baby won’t forget how to nurse in a short time. You can go back to nursing when you are well. I hope you feel better soon.
You don’t have stomach flu. Flu, influenza, is a respiratory infection. You may have viral gastroenteritis. I don’t understand the connection with getting married and not having health insurance. If you have time, can you explain this to me?
Viral gastroenteritis generally doesn’t last long. If you like, switch your daughter to formula feeds for now. Although you will have engorgement, your body will adjust. If you stop breast feeding for 3 days and restart, again, your body will adjust once more. Supply and demand. 3 days won’t make much difference. Some women have had to stop for 2 weeks and they restart with little problem. You may wish to use a breast pump and express your own milk to feed her, if you like. You may as well.
Treat your symptoms — an antiemetic for the nausea and vomiting and an antidiarrheal for the diarrhea. Let some one else do the majority of the childcare for now. Nutritional supplements (Boost Plus, Ensure Plus) can be sipped and will provide nutrition and calories. Consider it.
1.No such thing as the stomach flu.flu=influenza.
2.Blurred vision is NOT a symptom of the virus.
It sounds like you might be becoming dehydrated.This is not good for you and baby.You need to get some electrolytes into your body.Have someone buy you pedialyte or gatorade and drink NOTHING but that.
If you become severely dehydrated, you will have no other choice than to seek medical attention.Dehydration is nothing to mess around with.
Sip 1-2 tablespoons of pedialyte EVERY 15-20 minutes ALL day.You will still be able to breast feed if you stop for a day or two.
If your symptoms do not cease within 1-2 days, you need to go to the doctor because it might not be the stomach virus at all.You should also seriously consider getting medical insurance.
Prevention (if it is the virus)
Norwalk virus
(Just remember that hand sanitizers will not kill this virus.House hold cleaners such as Lysol will also not kill you.You must use bleach.)
The Norwalk virus causes viral Gastroenteritis which is known as the nasty 24 hour bug that causes explosive and sudden diarrhea and projectile vomiting.Usually non life threating but can cause complications in the very young,elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
PREVENTION-Wash your hands before preparing food/eating food and most importantly, TOUCHING YOUR MOUTH/NOSE/EYES.
The ONLY way to become infected with this virus is if you ingest the contaminated fecal/vomit particles through your eyes,nose and mouth.
It is impossible to “breathe” in the virus BUT possible to become infected by breathing in aerosol “spray” droplets from someone vomiting right next to you.(the droplets settle within minuted but can still infect someone until cleaned with bleach)
Even if your whole family breaks out with this virus, you can prevent it by washing your hands for at least 15-20 seconds with warm water and soap.Remember that you are not killing the virus, you are washing it down the drain even if you use an antibacterial soap (which only kills bacteria, not viruses) hand sanitizers are also not successful in killing the virus.
If a member of your family comes down with the virus, let them know to wash their hands AFTER a bowel movement and vomiting.
To clean infected areas, clean with BLEACH.Clean bathrooms (all infected areas) with a bleach solution as soon as possible and be sure to prevent cross contamination and wash your hands afterwards.Especially children! wipe down all commonly touched objects like door knobs, faucet handles, light switches, toilet flushers etc.
People are STILL contagious even after 24 hours after their symptoms settle down so it is always important to wash your hands after the rest room (which you should do anyways!)
The key to staying Norwalk virus free is to keep sanitary.Wash your hands after using the bathroom…you could prevent other peoples misery as well as yours!!
TIPS:Do not share any cups/plates/utensils with an infected person and be sure to wash in a bleach solution to prevent cross contamination with the rest of your family.