Hi all,
I have been sick for 10 days now. The variation of symptoms is something I have never experienced. I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced these symptoms in a similar time frame, whether recently or not.
PREFACE: I have already been to the ER. They gave me a few IV bags and said my tests came back clear, but I’m not sure exactly what they test for. Male, age 25, Caucasian, 6’3”, 290lbs, east coast of Canada
SYMPTOMS:
SEVERE abdominal cramping (lower abdomen/bowels with constipation. Most prevalent in days 5-7)
Dehydration (the entire course of the illness)
Dizziness (mostly during my bouts of dehydration. Likely connected)
Fatigue (the entire course of the illness)
Diarrhea (sparse until day 8. Very frequent since then)
Nausea (sparse, most noticeable in days 1-2 and 8-9)
Fever (emergency dept. said I had a fever on day 6, but I didn’t notice. I am noticing on day 9)
Aches and pains (all over body, most noticeable in knees)
Here’s the kicker: As of now (day 10), no vomiting. Well, once during a bout of extreme pain on day 5, but I think that was due to the pain.
CONCLUSION
Some of my research points to bacterial gastroenteritis e.g. E. Coli. The symptoms started the day I ate at a new restaurant for the first time, so maybe? I’ve never had it before so I’m not sure about the symptoms or timeline.
Overall, I’m looking for a possible remaining timeline and an idea of what this may be. If it’s bacterial gastro, I should probably notify the restaurant. I also (selfishly) just want answers. Thank you for your time!