Norovirus

[Tellingfibs]

hi all. We have a sicky bug circulating in our house, which has affected our visiting family too. It’s a strange one that in the last three weeks only infected one person at a time, with at least three days gap between ! I am the only one not to be affected - yet ! What I really want to know is if ( when ) I get it, do you think it’s ok to take the electrolyte sachets that come with things like Dioralyte ? I have paroxysmal Afib and taking Warfarin and Bisoprolol. I guess the virus is sure to trigger some Afib attacks !

[BobD Volunteer]

I would. Mind you I did read once that a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of sugar in a glass of water was just as effective and a whole lot cheaper. Whatever you do make sure that you drink lots of water to stay well hydrated.

[Tellingfibs in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob. Interestingly, along with your ‘cheaper’ suggestion, I read in a medical site that some salty crackers and sips of ginger beer could be helpful….so you are singing from the same hymn sheet as the experts - as usual ! ☺️

[sassy59]

Hi, I had a bug similar to that a few weeks back and took Dioralyte with no effects on my AF. The bug didn’t affect my AF too much apart from when I started eating properly again. Be careful not to eat too much too soon. I had five hours of AF to deal with but it wasn’t too bad. Take care xxxx

[Tellingfibs in reply to sassy59]

Thanks for that - I’ll remember about the food !

[Jalia]

I caught norovirus on a cruise ship a few years ago and succumbed about 3 days after my husband. It was hellish🤢🥵......I was sure AF would start up but I felt so bad I didnt care one way or the other! I kept taking my warfarin and other drugs thinking that at least some of it would be absorbed. We took Diarolyte and then Immodium. I must have had a quadruple dose of the latter to feel safe leaving cabin on disembarkation day !

The good news was that AF did not make an appearance at all! I stayed hydrated as much as I could , at least after the first 24 hours or so.

I hope you don't succumb but if you do then Diarolyte should be fine

[Tellingfibs in reply to Jalia]

Thanks Julia. Good to hear your Afib didn’t raise its ugly head !

[wilsond]

Would be fine id say and better than risking dehydration.My gp recommends teaspoon of salt in large glass of flat full sugar lemonade

[Samazeuilh2]

You could check with the pharmacist to be on the safe side.

[Tellingfibs in reply to Samazeuilh2]

Good idea - I always forget about pharmacists !

[Vrouse]

I always have a glass of Andrews Liver salts, works for me.

[Tellingfibs in reply to Vrouse]

Ooh, I hadn’t thought of that - I haven’t had a tin of that in the cupboard for years - Thanks !

[Hidden]

I was in hospital a few months ago when I caught the bug. Actually I was in the process of being discharged when it hit and was kept in for a further 72 hours. Hooked up to drips on and off, Water and a Dioralyte. I was on Tinzaprin at the time, along with Entresto and Bisaprolol. Didn't affect my AF as that's well controlled by a PM.

Nasty little bug.

[Tellingfibs in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Heedio.

[Morzine]

We all had it here, family next door then a few days after first hubby two days later when I thought I was safe…me!Nasty ol virus but doesn’t last long….no afib…

Yes no harm taking a sachet…bobs write, salt, sugar in a glass of water squeeze a bit of lemon in too for better taste..look online for the measurements….

Bon chance! You may escape eh!

Sue

[Tellingfibs in reply to Morzine]

Good to know Afib wasn’t affected ! Thanks for response.