Weak and dizzy from not eating

[GirlFriday]

Hi crohns peeps,
I woke up feeling sick yesterday, and got worse from there. Tried to eat half a peice of toast for breakfast and got stomach cramps, all my joints were aching and I could not stop shivering and shaking with a fever, I was like that all day and night. I woke up this morning and threw up straight away (nothing in my stomach though.) I tried to eat some yoghurt at lunchtime - I ate 3 teaspoons and layed back down. Bad idea, I didn't even make it to the toilet in time Now I am just losing floods of brown water (sorry, I know how gross that is) and feeling weak and dizzy from not eating for almost 2 days.
I haven't ever experienced what I am guessing is a flare in this way before, and my brain doesn't feel like it is working at it's best with all this lack of nutrients - so I was just wondering what you guys do in this situation?

 

[shazamataz]

Hi there

Not knowing your history, it's hard to tell. Could even just be a stomach flu like 'normal' people get too!

However, only you will know what is right for your body. If you are concerned then seek medical help. It's certainly better to be safe than sorry and there is no shame in it.

Definately, talk to the doctor and even go to the emergency room if you feel you have to.

Good luck and keep us updated

shaz

 

[forum contributor]

How are you feeling today, GF?

 

[daisy_dueller]

I would lay down and drink LOTS of clear fluids...to keep you hydrated. If your cramps get worse, or don't go away, go to the hospital for evaluation.

 

[GirlFriday]

Thanks so much all - I am actually feeling much better today Ris. I actually did exactly what you suggested Daisy, and spent the last 3 days laying in bed, running to the toilet and barely eating anything (fun!) So no idea what was really wrong, but I woke up this morning feeling 80% better. Yay!

 

[forum contributor]

So happy to hear, girl!