How to look after my girlfriend?

Question

so yesterday I posted this question

Girlfriend feeling sick?

my girlfriend is feeling really sick, she has been sick twice in the past five minutes and i don't know what to do, ive laid her on the sofa with a glass of water, paracetamol (because she was complaining about head ache) some toast (without anything on it) a blanket and a bucket in case she is sick (i read somewhere to give them water and something dry and simple to eat to see if they can keep it down and if not to take them to the hospital). She recently had her adenoids removed, tonsils removed and grommets in her ears and ive been wondering how i could help her recover, like any medicines, massages (shes been complaining her neck hurts), cuddles, etc.

She keeps crying and cuddling into me telling me shes in pain and its really breaking my heart, i know i cant give her anymore medication because then she will have gone over the dose she is meant to have, ive tried singing to her, just holding her, rocking her, getting her to talk about it with me (like where it hurts, describing the pain out of 10 and stuff like that) but i don't know what else to do, she hasn't been sick since but is quite warm.

So after some advice I took her to the hospital, and they said that she was having allergic reaction to some of the medication, they also kept her in over night to keep an eye on her. She just got back to my house about 30 minutes ago and she is asleep on my lap, just wondering what i could do to look after her and things that i could do with her (non rude, i don't want to take advantage of her)

Answer 1

Honestly when I'm sick I sort of want to be left alone a bit. I mean it's nice to have someone to bring me juice or a bowl of soup, etc so I don't have to keep getting up but essentially I just want to sleep and wallow in my misery. Altho that's just me and you're girlfriend might want loads of attention when she's sick.



Of course it's also nice to have someone check on me now and then. I like to have a blanket tucked around me and to be kissed on the forehead - my mom used to do that when I was little and it still makes me feel loved and cared for when I'm sick.



Maybe that's what you could do, find out what her mom used to do for her when she was sick and try to repeat at least some of that. I only eat Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup when I'm sick cause that's what mom gave me and so it's comforting to go back to that.

Answer 2

It may be more than just an allergic reaction.

From what you describe it could also be an

infection. I assume that she's been given

antibiotics and/or a prescription for more,

and I hope that the allergy isn't to that.

Make sure you are following proper

dosage. Other than that I think you

are doing the right things -- although

you might try having her sip something

a bit more than water, like ginger ale or

a bit of herbal tea.

Answer 3

If she's throwing up then wait at least 30 minutes to give water and more before giving her food. Water too soon will upset the stomach and make her vomit again. She can rinse her mouth if it's bothering her, but keep the stomach empty until it has stopped vomiting.



If she has chills warm her with a blanket and maybe a hot water bottle. And cuddles always help.



Popsicles always help with a sore inflamed throat. The coldness will help with swelling from vomiting and the tonsillectomy. If its juice Popsicle it will give her a little nourishment and a little energy.

Answer 4

Watch a film (perhaps a comedy? It might make her smile a bit and feel better.)



Although if it was a film, make sure it isn't loud

Answer 5

why has she not gone to the doctor