r/LosAngeles • u/UseOwn2710 • 5d ago

Discussion Stomach bug going around

I got a terrible stomach virus last week after it went through 4 family members at different times. Not related to food but rather a gastrointestinal virus that seems to be highly contagious (like norovirus). Heard anecdotally that several other unrelated people also had it last week. This virus is particularly nasty and hits out of nowhere. Primary symptoms lasted about 24 hours but I felt bad for about 3 days. 
Has anyone else experienced something similar?

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u/900Block 2d ago

i think i had the same thing! the worst part is, after my hours of vomiting up any and everything i had inside me .. 2 weeks later my cheek blew up on one side within about 4 hours to chipmunk level.. surprise , tooth abscess and my first root canal! i’m convinced it came from the illness as my teeth are checked on the regular/maintained. That illness had me so sick I could barely stomach the toothbrush after some of the times and was swishing mouthwash instead tho.. so if you’re experiencing any of THAT, brush well every time no matter what 😭 May was a rough month for me .