ONAT LOPERA

The previous week was tough. Ups, downs and got the runs. LOL.

What I thought was just plain old diarrhea that lasted quite long was in fact an acute gastrocolitis (got the spelling wrong on my previous tweet about this).

At first, I thought I just had plain old diarrhea. Painful spasms, watery “deposits” and the works. I was advised before not to take anti-diarrhea medication for the body to expel the toxins so I didn’t took any. But 3 days in, it hasn’t subsided whatsoever. I became really light-headed with headaches here and there; I was getting dehydrated. I never thought of going to a doctor only for diarrhea but I thought mine was different.

After a few questions, there it was, I have an inflamed stomach and colon. That was why it was so painful and why it wasn’t going away. I was prescribed antibiotics and some enzyme inducing pill to ease the toll on my GI. I was also advised to be on a strict liquid diet for about 2 days. No solids, no dairy. The horror! Among the few he mentioned that were allowed were clear sodas and Gatorade. The smart choice was the energy drink, so I’ve been chugging it for the last 6 big meals that I was forced to skip. Yesterday, I wasn’t even sure why I was a little dizzy if it’s the dehydration or I am just so damn hungry.

And just this morning, I had my first solid meal after 2 days, congee. Not exactly solid but I will take anything that I can. And which will also be the food preferred in the coming days. Stomach and colon need a breather, sort of speak.

Right now, I feel a lot better. Still on medication and hoping things to go back to normal not being sick.