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Help stomach flu

I'm almost 3 months post op and I have stomach flu. This is TERRIBLE. I haven't had the stomach flu in 10 or so years. The vomiting and diarrhea is just awful. I went to dr. They have me some meds. Does anyone have any "go to" beverages? I cannot handle Water. I don't want to do tea bc of the caffeine. I have been drinking Powerade zero as much as possible and had some diet ginger ale. I went from nauseated to now cramping--- probably bc of all the meds and this is so rough on my tummy.

Is there anything that helped you guys ever? I'm desperate and miserable.

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pedialyte pops usually for kids who are dehydrated. That's what you have to worry about. They look like otter pops. Also saltine crackers. Mushie when you chew. Feel better.

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I just asked a similar question. Peanut Butter on crackers worked well. I used whole grain crackers and natural peanut butter. Just get through the sickness.

For tea - herbal ginger tea, peppermint, etc are good for tummies. Green tea is not as caffeinated as you think. Black tea has about 20% of a cup of coffee, green tea usually the same as decaf (5-10%) so don't let that worry you. If you stay away from black tea you'll be good.

The carbonation in ginger ale may be causing the cramping. Switch to a ginger tea

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