I remember having Gastroenteritis when I was 22, put me out of action for a couple of weeks. I still have a scar from trying to go to the toilet but not having the strength to stand up and collapsing head first into the cistern. Didn't think it was possible to vomit and crap like I did, I still have intestinal problems as a result 15 years later.
Had chicken pox when I was 33, I spent the best part of 3 weeks in a roasting hot bath to try and nullify the itchiness, which was way worse than it sounds.
Strangely I had hepatitis when I was 10 which kept me off work school for two months but I don't remember feeling that rough.
