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I had no clue at 7:10 yesterday morning that at 7:20 I'd be trying to not throw up. I had chills & sweats, really miserable. I was at work - my temp job at a previous employer.

When I did throw up, it was just liquid, mostly water. I'd finished breakfast at 5:45, and normally eat a snack about 7:15.

My old standbys for the flu were chicken noodle soup, 7-up, soda crackers and apple juice, none of which are things I eat since acquiring IBS. I ate very little yesterday - some 7-up, a graham cracker, corn chex, water and white grape juice. The grape juice is new to my diet, I try to drink it after I have a soluble fiber base.

I feel better now, but called in sick at 4:45 since the agency wants me to call in 2 hours before the job starts. (I had a diarrhea-like episode that really decided for me whether or not to call in. I don't want to spread the flu to the others - I sit so close to my neighbor I can reach out and touch him.)

No 7-up left, may not need it. Will add peppermint tea to the list today and probably applesauce. I guess the IBS What To Eat When you Can't Eat Anything diet is a good idea.

Anybody have ideas of other easy-to-digest foods?

Thanks!

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Nancy

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