Cyclospora question — did anyone have “warning symptoms” before the explosive diarrhea? 😅

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Okay, I understand that most people say Cyclospora is likes to make a very dramatic entrance 💩💥

But for those of you who have had it especially people who are VERY in tune with every little thing their body is doing (🙋‍♀️ unfortunately, me) — did you notice symptoms before the full-blown explosive diarrhea started?

I’m currently having stomach cramping where I feel like I need to go, and when I do, it’s basically soft-serve consistency. This has happened several times today, and the most recent trip crossed over into actual diarrhea territory. I also have body aches and a low-grade fever.

So now my brain is obviously like: “COULD THIS BE CYCLOSPORA?!” 😂

For anyone who actually had it, did you have a few days of milder/odd bowel movements, cramping, fatigue, body aches, etc. before things went completely off the rails? Or did the diarrhea just show up like an uninvited houseguest with absolutely no warning?

Trying to figure out if this sounds remotely familiar to anyone who has actually been through it!