I just got over a visit from a stomach virus with nausea,diarrhea,headache,muscle aches and fatigue. Here are a few things a person should do before/while they come down with the flu or a stomach bug.
1. Have plenty of toilet paper on hand
2. Have Gatorade or other electrolyte replacement drinks ( I like to buy the little packets and keep them in the pantry) and water and drink-drink-drink to prevent dehydration
3. Have Tylenol because you will have aches and pains
4.Have those little cup of soups that you can microwave because you sure won't feel like opening a can etc. Eat only small amounts at a time which isn't difficult since you don't feel like eating anything but you need to try to get a little nourishment in -just don't force it.
5 Keep away from family and friends so as not to spread this crap
6.Rest all you can
7. Don't try to be superwomen-you need all your energy just to get well
8. Wash your hands often
9. Don't use the same toothbrush --you will just re-contaminate yourself -change it
10. Sanitize all faucet handles,toilet handle,remote control everything you touched .11. Take a long,hot bath with epsom salt in the water -this will ease the aches and pains