47 year old male. Sudden onset of very loose stools 28 days ago. First week also had severe adnomial cramps - ended up on rehydration drip in hospital on day 6.
Stomach cramps have now gone to be replaced with a dull pain.
Still have loose stools but can go many hours between toilet breaks. Having more frequent than usual needs to pee. Stomach gurling, farting (very smelly) and burping a lot more and having to wear socks in bed as my feet are freezing.
On a plain diet, digestive biscuits, plain chicken, pasta (no sauce), etc. Taking 2 actimel drinks daily. Also taking rehydration sachet after each bout.
Doctor has prescribed 20mg omprezole and a vitiman c tablet (both once a day).
Went back to work for three days last week (wed to Fri) - desk based job and then today (Sat) had a day of feeling poorly again and spent most of the afternoon asleep in bed!
Doctor has now referred me to specialist and I have an appointment next Wednesday.
Now getting scared it is going to be the big C