Msamanda, the stomach flu can last from one to ten days. Typically about a week. I can understand your fear of vomiting as my daughter suffered from this for many years. If it makes you feel any better and I hope it will, it is doubtful that you will vomit at this stage since it typically occurs within the first couple of days.

You might be making your symptoms worse by not eating or not eating enough. I know it is hard to think of eating when you are feeling so badly, but it will help if can eat and especially stay hydrated. First,do not glug a lot of liquid at once as that can make your stomach feel worse. Instead, suck on ice chips or sip on a warm beverage such as an herbal tea (nothing heavy like milk, cocoa or fizzy like soda pop). Eat some mild carbohydrates like crackers and jello because if your stomach is empty, it will give you that gassy, nauseated hurty feeling. Gradually add a little protein as you can handle it like chicken noodle soup. Stay away from fatty foods and spicy foods till you feel 100 percent better.

I am very sorry that the doctors you saw did not do anything for you. Perhaps, if your symptoms continue beyond the length of time a flu should last you should make an appointment with a gastroenterologist (stomach specialist). I also think you should talk to your doctor about possibly giving you an antianxiety medication and recommend a therapist that can help you deal with your fear. If nausea continues to be a problem, perhaps call and request an antinausea medication. Feel better soon.

PS Did you mention the color changes in your stool to any of the doctors? What did they say? If you are taking something like Pepto Bismol, it can change your stool to a black color. But if you haven't been taking it or any other medication, you should mention the color changes if you haven't already.

Went out drinking and sunddenly felt horrible. Next day horrible diarreah, couldn't eat or drink anything. The next day still didn't want to eat, but when I did became very gassy, and then vomited very little. Slept great that night, woke up and had a little more diarreah, but then actually felt like I wanted to eat. But now my stomach seems to have taken another step back. I thought this was a hangover at first but now I don't know what.

I think it might possibly just be some sort of indigestion, and now that you are seriously panicky about it, you are experiencing even more problems. Stress can do a number on your body, even on your tummy and digestion.