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I have been vomiting on and off for about 12 hours. food poisoning or stomach bug perhaps. but my legs are cramping badly. is this normal?

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Dr. Daniel Steffy answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Dehydrated: It means you are dehydrated, and likely low in electrolytes (like sodium , and potassium). Google search oral rehydration salts recipe. The food tv recipe should work well as a diy replacement aid. If it worsens go to the er for fluids. Gatorade has too much sugar.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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