So the Stomach Flu Is Going Around

Updated on September 16, 2011
M.. asks from Detroit, MI
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This morning a had some diarreha- twice, awesome I know!! Then my stomach started hurting and I felt like I was going to lose my cookies! I got the chills and was kinda shakey. My MIL told me to drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, so I did and I felt better.
For anyone who has had this, could I have just escaped this funky mess with just a little diarreha, or is it going to hit me luck a truck? Or do you think I even had it? My sister has it now, and a kid on my kids bus had it.
I realllllly hate the stomach flu!! Im scared.

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L.M.

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There could be some truth to that...I've heard to drink 100% grape juice 3x's /day for 3 days after exposure to stomach flu & you won't get sick. It's supposed to create an acidic environment that the bug doesn't thrive in. I ALWAYS have grape juice in the fridge since hearing that! :D

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D.G.

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I've had it for the last couple of days. Not fun :( My hubby had it almost 2 weeks ago and I thought I had escaped. Guess not. Anyway - had a fever for @ 24 hours and diarreha for the last 2 days. Finally able to make it back to work today. One of the ladies there said to drink pineapple juice. It's supposed to help when your stomach is messed up. I hadn't heard that but she had a small can of it and gave it to me. It really helped. I will remember this from now on. I will also remember the apple cider vinegar. Haven't heard that one either. Hope you feel better !

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L.S.

answers from Spokane on

Hopefully you don't.....the flu sucks!

My 5 year old got the flu last Monday night, then my 3 year old got it Wednesday morning, husband that afternoon and my 9 month old baby that same night. I was DETERMINED not to get it....kept myself healthy until Thursday night. I threw up and felt better, but woke up Friday feeling like I'd been hit by a truck!

It was the first time I'd had the stomach flu in over 13 years :(

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K.H.

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My parents had it last week. Not sure how we escaped it since we see them a lot but I am so happy we did!

Hope it passes soon, take it easy if you can.

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F.H.

answers from Phoenix on

I don't know how long or how bad you will have it since everyone is different...but...I will have to remember this trick if we ever get sick (we have not had the flu in 20+ yrs and the kids have not thrown up since they were babies!). Hope you feel better soon!!!

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C.W.

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Yes, there's always some kind of stomach bug going around and yes, they suck, but there's not much to do about it. Sitting around stressing about it, isn't helping your immune system either. You have to go on and not worry...

I'm sure some people have their "home remedies" they use and they may work, but if they don't, well if you and your family get it...it will pass just like everything else.

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