On Feb 27, 3:40?pm, "Nexis" > wrote:
> First, thank you to all who replied. I should have said (in reference to the diabetes
> and medication for it) that I've been on medication for 5 years, and have always had
> metformin, so that isn't the problem. I thank Sheldon, especially, for the link about
> gastroenteritis, since we now believe that's the problem. I'm feeling a little bit
> better today, but my daughter is now vomiting. Her pediatrician has recommended clear
> liquids and possibly some electrolyte replacement (like pedialyte) if she continues
> to vomit, and lots of rest. I still have an appointment for the doctor that I intend
> to keep, and her pediatrician says if she gets any worse that he will get her in
> regardless.
>
> The biggest reason this troubled me so much was the stomach cramps, which I've not
> experienced before in this manner. That, coupled with the effects on my BG levels. I
> was told by the PA at my Dr's office that sugar free ginger ale and sprite wouldn't
> work because the sugar in the regular beverages is part of the equation.
>
> I'm still not up to much eating, but have been advised that food may make it easier
> to keep down my meds (which I so far have been unable to do), so I'm going to see how
> I feel by this evening and try it.
>
> Thanks again, very much.
>
> kimberly

I'm glad you're beginning to feel better. I pretty much figured some
form of food poisoning but not having a license to practice medicine I
am loathe to give people advice regarding what to eat when they are in
distress, especially not when they have a preexisting medical
condition, one of which is very diet sensitive. Something I will
suggest however is that now that you've indicated that your daughter
is also having the same symptoms it is highly indicative that you've
both eaten the same item that could very well still be in your
house... I suggest in the strongest of terms that you dispose of all
opened food in your fridge and to clean your fridge very throughly....
and for the next two weeks both you and your daughter bathe throughly
twice every day and both wash your hands very frequently and keep your
hands away from your face. If you have pets be sure to clean their
eating/drinking facilities very thoughly and often also... and for the
next month do not eat at restaurants or from takeouts, and eat
absolutely nothing from your regular deli, in fact when you do
commence eating any deli shop elsewhere.... 99.9% of all food borne
illness is contracted from delis, and also produce. For the next
couple of weeks eat only well cooked foods that you've prepared
yourself (stews, soups, baked goods, etc.), you do not need a relapse.

Feel better soon.

Sheldon