Help! I'm stuck at work and I have the runs! NOT A JOKE

xjulietx Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:31 PM

Help! I'm stuck at work and I have the runs! NOT A JOKE

I need help. I woke up with stomach pains and had to run to the bathroom twice before I left my house this morning. But I got on the train, against my better judgement, and have been paying the price all day. I had to use the disgusting LIRR train bathroom twice, then had to use the bathroom in Penn Station and since I have gotten to work at 9AM, I have probably run about 6 times. I really truly understand why they call them the runs.

What can I do to make it stop? A woman I sit with on the train gave me an Immodium and I have still been running.

I want to go home, but I don't want to risk the 1 hr. 15 minute LIRR ride and the subway ride. I have been staying here at work because I know our bathrooms are clean and well lit.

Help! PLEASE

BoogieDownBride Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:34 PM

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I'm so sorry to hear that! The only thing I can think of is Immodium...but I'm not sure how often you can take it. Or maybe Pepto or Kaopectate? I really don't know what to tell you! I hope you feel better!!!!!

djkatscan Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:34 PM

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What about pepto? That always worked for me...I was driving down to DC on a trip w/ FH and it was horrible...having to get off at every exit on the LIE on the way there to stop at some gas station bathroom....UGH!

OctBride03 Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:35 PM

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Oh boy the immodium is not working? Sounds like you have some type of bug... Immodium usually stops it for me... I really think you should get yourself home... Something like this just has to run it's course unfortunately. Sit in a seat across from the bathroom on the LIRR. Good luck, feel better!

Jess2 Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:36 PM

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Immodium - go buy it now. Take 2 & if you get it take a 3rd & a 4th. It works the best.

MarcellaBella Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:37 PM

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Don't laugh..

Drink some Pedialyte!!

neesiepie Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:38 PM

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take extra strength immodium.....aask the pharmacist at the nearest drug store...take enough to just get you throughthe train ride home...and GO HOME! You may have a bug that is contagious!

NovemberSue Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:38 PM

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Sounds like you have a bug or something. The immodium should have worked. Ask your DH to get you some Gatorade later so that you don't dehydrate. Feel better.

deedee Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:39 PM

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you poor thing. I remember when I used to commute that happened to me a few times. I actually was throwing up on the train 20 minutes into my way to work. The worst thing is that you just can't turn around and go back on the train home.
Pepto Bismol? I would say, just stay as long as you can in the office and let it run it's course...
feel better.

kmcwed Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:39 PM

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wacky Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:39 PM

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Ca you run out to a chines store and steamed white rice?

Oh I feel for you

Danielle&Scott Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:42 PM

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Take 2 immodiums the first time you go and one after every other time you go. Do not take more than 4 immodiums in a 24 hour period though. If this doesnt work then you probably have some sort of bug.

Drink plenty of water....and eat dry toast, or crackers.

Dont eat anything that you think will upset your stomach.

Feel better...

sandj100304 Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:46 PM

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Ginger tea always workes wonders for me. One cup of it straight and you will be ok. Immodium never works for me but this does. Go home and feel better.

xjulietx Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:46 PM

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I only took one Immodium. A woman who I sit with every day on the train offered it to me. The group I sit with in the morning is women my mom's age, so they look out for me.

I work on Hudson and King and the nearest Rite Aid or Duane Reade is pretty far and I think the walk would just aggravate my stomach.

It was horrible to go on the train this morning. The lights dimmed and went out entirely at one point and the train was rocking back and forth. Not a great way to do my business

The office is quiet today, so maybe I will just close my door and close my eyes and relax. I haven't had runs like this in a few years and back then it was anxiety.

Thanks for the love and support. If anyone can think of anything that I might have at my fingertips, please suggest it. Maybe I will make some echinacea tea.

Rainmama Posted: Mar 05, 2004 01:55 PM

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Oooh! You poor thing! If it is a bug, than it's probably much like the one my entire family had last week! Some had the runs, some were vomiting, some were both! It's a nasty, nasty virus!!
Just take care of yourself, and, like said before, keep those fluids in you! I ended up in the ER on saturday cuz I couldn't even hold water down. to you! I hope it passes soon!!!

Danielle&Scott Posted: Mar 05, 2004 02:02 PM

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I dont know if echinicia tea will help it....Try to get some chamomile tea from someone. I wish you worked here, cause I have some at my desk....I always have a bad stomach lol.

Keep stuff in your office for the next time this happens. If you could, I would leave work early.....

gaby25 Posted: Mar 05, 2004 02:03 PM

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Posted by Jess2

Immodium - go buy it now. Take 2 & if you get it take a 3rd & a 4th. It works the best.

I agree. I don't think one will be enough. It says that after your first loose stool, you should take one or two (don't remember) then continue to take it after each subsequent loose stool. Definitely go to a pharmacy before leaving work or else that train ride home won't be a pretty one. hope you start feeling better soon.

Kriss2c Posted: Mar 05, 2004 02:06 PM

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Feel better honey.... Either you got some powerful nerves or it's a bug. The gatorade or pedialyte is a good idea. Peppermint can soothe the tummy too.

xjulietx Posted: Mar 05, 2004 02:18 PM

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I just ate a banana and I am feeling a little calmer.

I really do think it is nerves and yes they are strong. My nerves are so strong that when I was 18 and broke up with my first college boyfriend, my body woke me up at 8:07 every morning (during January break) and I had the runs for most of the morning. I dropped a lot of weight that winter. Another time after a devastating ego blow (also guy related) I lost 8 pounds in less than a week because of the runs.

I wonder if this is wedding nerves or finding a house nerves or something I am not even aware of.

Please say a little prayer that this passes soon