Southern Ivy Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I came down with a pretty violent stomach virus yesterday and have a severe dehydration headache now. I don't trust my body to handle Tylenol or ibuprofen right now, so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get this ungodly pounding to stop. I can't even sleep because my head hurts so much. :( (I'm taking in small amounts of fluids, but not a lot right now.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ice pack on your head and drink something with electrolytes. Sometimes a soak in a tub with Epsom salts helps. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yucabird Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Pedialite (sp?) or another electrolite (sp?) solution: it tastes disgusting but I find small sips help me a lot when I am ill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 You poor thing... Ginger ale or tea might be okay for a sensitive stomach; pear juice is also very gentle and soothing. I would also drink something with electrolytes. Hope you feel better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiara.I Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Coconut water? Hope you feel better soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 It's not going to go away til you're re-hydrated. Tea with honey. (Start with mint tea) When the stomach can handle it, add lemon Emergen C (not a whole packet). Popsicles. Take a shower or bath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I've been there and I am so sorry you are feeling ill. Weak mint tea....suck on ice cubes etc. I keep some powdered coconut electrolytes in the house now, for just such situations. But just sip what will stay down slowly. I saw someone mentioned popsicles, does that tempt you at all? Some sorbet? Apple sauce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I'm in the same place, but able to drink water. Took an Emergen-C this morning and had miso soup for lunch. Anything with liquids will help--I like the sorbet idea! :) Hope you get plenty of rest and feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 I've been there and I am so sorry you are feeling ill. Weak mint tea....suck on ice cubes etc. I keep some powdered coconut electrolytes in the house now, for just such situations. But just sip what will stay down slowly. I saw someone mentioned popsicles, does that tempt you at all? Some sorbet? Apple sauce? Interesting - where did you find yours? Wish I had popsicles, sorbet, mint tea, or anything really. lol Sprite Zero and Gatorade are my options today. But, I have finally been able to keep a decent amount of fluids down, so the headache is going away, slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I hope you feel better soon! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolt. Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Gatorade is an excellent choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerileanne99 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 2-3 ounces of pickle juice. I kid you not. Professional athletes use it for muscle cramps and dehydration. It works extremely rapidly, then you can continue all fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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