Elinor Everywhere Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 The new norovirus that's going around is extremely contagious, so beware! My dd (Typhoid Mary, who catches everything) came down with it Thursday, I got it yesterday (I rarely get sick), my son came down with it about 4am this morning (he almost NEVER gets sick), and my dh feels like a ticking time bomb. The good news is that it lasts only 1-3 days, but what awful days they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ugh, hope you all feel better soon! At least the predicted "wintry mix" means we'll be holed up in our house for a while, so less of a chance to pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMama Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Our family had norovirus a few years ago. I lost 8 pounds. It wasn't worth it :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ugh! You poor things. We had it about 10 years ago and having norovirus is something we will NEVER forget :ack2: . I have never gotten SO sick, SO quickly, in my life. Thankfully, it passes quickly. Your poor dh. My dh was the last to go down, too. I remember hoping, but not really believing, that it would pass over him. Take care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ick. I had it last January and am praying I don't get it again! Utter misery, it was horrible. I hope you are all better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ouch. We had it last year, and it was simply horrific. Feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I just read an article about this. NOTEWORTHY POINTS: *You can infect others 2 weeks after infection. *Hand sanitizer DOES NOT kill the virus, wash hands with soap for 30 seconds. *Bleach is needed to kill virus on surfaces. It has a long shelf life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 The new norovirus that's going around is extremely contagious, so beware! My dd (Typhoid Mary, who catches everything) came down with it Thursday, I got it yesterday (I rarely get sick), my son came down with it about 4am this morning (he almost NEVER gets sick), and my dh feels like a ticking time bomb. The good news is that it lasts only 1-3 days, but what awful days they are. I just read that! Makes me want to be a hermit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abeille Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 We've been fighting this since last weekend. First my aspie got it (probably from PS), then two days later it was me, then oldest ds two days after that. We bleached everything, and thought we were done but dh fell sick yesterday. He'd been travelling last week, and likely brought it home from the airport or plane. He's been miserable and is just now beginning to recover. One ds hasn't had it yet, and he says he feels like there are buzzards circling in the air above him waiting to swoop down and get him. It's really a miserable virus. So very contagious and only a few particles are needed to infect you (to compare, something I read last night said the flu takes about 1000 particles to infect someone - norovirus only takes 18). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I'm sorry - I've heard it's horrid. It's been going around the boys' school, but somehow they haven't caught it. I'm still living in fear though. Hope you all feel better soon, Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 We ALL had it here last weekend! Horrible, horrible stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I had something like this after my confirmation retreat. It was awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 This stuff is scaring me way more than the flu. Last time there was a bad stomach bug going around older dd had it for two weeks, and had several trips to the ER and one stay in the hospital. When she gets any stomach bug, she's down for at least a week. She just cannot handle that type of virus at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 This stuff is scaring me way more than the flu. Last time there was a bad stomach bug going around older dd had it for two weeks, and had several trips to the ER and one stay in the hospital. When she gets any stomach bug, she's down for at least a week. She just cannot handle that type of virus at all. Oh boy, I hope she doesn't get it. My dd most likely brought it home from school, and it's amazing how quicky it spreads. Rather Stephen King-like! I had lunch with my mom on Friday (before I had symptoms), and sure enough, this morning, (her birthday!) she started throwing up. I feel so bad now...knowing what I know now I would have quarantined ourselves as soon as my dd caught it so I wouldn't spread it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 I just read an article about this. NOTEWORTHY POINTS: *You can infect others 2 weeks after infection. *Hand sanitizer DOES NOT kill the virus, wash hands with soap for 30 seconds. *Bleach is needed to kill virus on surfaces. It has a long shelf life. I read this, too. They said on hard surfaces like door handles, escalator rails, etc, the virus can live 2 weeks. Oy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ah, we all had this over Christmas. My parents gave it to my sister and her family and then us. It made it through 9 people in about two weeks. Lovely stuff, not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Saw a report on the news--said if you've been exposed, you can pretty much count on getting it...no cure. Wash hands, everyone!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjones Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I got some lovely new leather cashmere-lined gloves for Christmas. I'll be wearing those with every outfit for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 We had it over New Year. I was terrified with being pregnant and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 We passed it around for oh... like three weeks. First I went down, then my husband, then my middle son, then my daughter. Luckily, Infant didn't get it (I was terrified he would since I nurse him and he had to be right on top of me most of the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Treat all surfaces with dilute bleach water (a little bleach goes a long way). Not only can it live on them for quite a while....we don't always build immunity by having this virus, so it's possible for a family to get reinfected by surfaces in their own house. I know someone whose entire family came down with it four times in a row. She finally started using dilute bleach water on all surfaces, and having everyone rinse their hands in it (then rinse it off) - they they stopped getting it. Alcohol in hand sanitizers does not kill it. The chemicals in antibacterial wet ones or foaming alcohol-free sanitizers (benzalkonium chloride or benzethonium chloride) do kill it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 We had this between Christmas and New Years, and while not fun, each person was over the worst of it within a day. This was the first illness ever that hit all five of us, even with care to wash hands frequently, etc. One super-contagious bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 For the first time in a long time I feel kinda scared. What happens in those 1-3 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abeille Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 For the first time in a long time I feel kinda scared. What happens in those 1-3 days? You spend a lot of time in the bathroom while your body forcibly expels the most horrifically smelling stuff you can imagine. If you're lucky, this only happens from one end at a time. DH was not so lucky. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh. Can I pray everyday to not get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh how I wish I hadn't read this thread :(. Now I'm stressed as our co op starts tomorrow. I can just see us picking it up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I warned dh to be good. I am also being careful about taking dd out for play dates. She's immuno suppressed and that's all I need is for her to get ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I just read an article about this. NOTEWORTHY POINTS: *You can infect others 2 weeks after infection. *Hand sanitizer DOES NOT kill the virus, wash hands with soap for 30 seconds. *Bleach is needed to kill virus on surfaces. It has a long shelf life. In other words, there is no hope; we will all succumb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have never even heard of it! I thought the subject said no no virus lol! Hope you all feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm living in fear of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 What is the incubation period? I think we're not going anywhere for a while. Ugh. Two boy scout meetings this week. Maybe we'll skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have never even heard of it! I thought the subject said no no virus lol! Hope you all feel better soon :lol: :lol: Thanks for the laugh today - it's appreciated after the weekend we've had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 You spend a lot of time in the bathroom while your body forcibly expels the most horrifically smelling stuff you can imagine. If you're lucky, this only happens from one end at a time. DH was not so lucky. :( Oh my....I had the SAME experience as your dh. Truly disgusting. And yes, what's up with the smell? I threw up more each time just from smelling it. Seriously gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 Treat all surfaces with dilute bleach water (a little bleach goes a long way). Not only can it live on them for quite a while....we don't always build immunity by having this virus, so it's possible for a family to get reinfected by surfaces in their own house. I know someone whose entire family came down with it four times in a row. She finally started using dilute bleach water on all surfaces, and having everyone rinse their hands in it (then rinse it off) - they they stopped getting it. Alcohol in hand sanitizers does not kill it. The chemicals in antibacterial wet ones or foaming alcohol-free sanitizers (benzalkonium chloride or benzethonium chloride) do kill it. Ohhhh......I REALLY wish this weren't true. :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yeah when I had it it was explosive from both ends and I slept on the bathroom floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 That's crazy...I've never heard of anything (viral) living for 2 weeks on a surface. :scared: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 That's crazy...I've never heard of anything (viral) living for 2 weeks on a surface. :scared: Yup. :(. Norovirus scares the heck out of me. Horrible, horrible stuff and incredibly contagious. I read some stories on the Internet a few years back I wish could forget. Ick. Nothing graphic but really freaky how easily and quickly!! it can be spread from person to person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Yup. :(. Norovirus scares the heck out of me. Horrible, horrible stuff and incredibly contagious. I read some stories on the Internet a few years back I wish could forget. Ick. Nothing graphic but really freaky how easily and quickly!! it can be spread from person to person. I got it at my office job. It hits so quickly that you don't have time to plan. A single guy that worked in the office was working late and got sick. He was so sick, he couldn't leave, so he ended up sleeping under his desk for most of the night and finally left before we got in to work the next morning. Of course, he was contagious the day before, so within hours of the rest of us arriving we started getting sick. We had no idea what was going on. I barely made it home and literally fell out of our truck in the driveway, vomiting. My poor husband. He ran out of the house, "OMG, OMG what's wrong??!?!!??!" The kids went down that night and dh succumbed the next evening. Despite having had it, and knowing how gross it is, I don't change our plans or not go out in public. We do our best to not unnecessarily touch surfaces and wash hands with soap, but I can't live in a bubble. As it stands, we're pretty a healthy lot :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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