Health Advice

[thatgeekbronnie]

Dear fellow Escapists,
I went to lunch with a friend today and I managed to pick up a nasty case of food poisoning for myself along with On the Border. So I was wondering, have any other Escapists had a nasty case of food poisoning and if so, how long did it take you to recover ?
Also any tips for follow up care?

 

[requisitename]

Lots and lots of liquid to avoid dehydration. The Pedialyte or the like is awesome for stomach stuff causing loss of fluids and doesn't have the same risks of electrolyte imbalance as Gatorade and Powerade as far as I know.

Rest. The more you push yourself when you already feel weak, the longer it will take you to recover.

Also, if it's really bad, get thee to an E.R. Seriously, this shit can kill you if it's botulism food poisoning. It's rare in the U.S. but it can happen. If it lasts more than a day or so, see your doctor.

Food poisoning sucks ass. I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Angie7F]

I personally experienced one where I got red rashes and bupd all over my body but that lasted half a day only.
Another time, I was vomiting but after everything had been vomited I was fine and that only took one night.

I know people who ate oysters and they were unable to come to work for about 3 days.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

Dear fellow Escapists,
I went to lunch with a friend today and I managed to pick up a nasty case of food poisoning for myself along with On the Border. So I was wondering, have any other Escapists had a nasty case of food poisoning and if so, how long did it take you to recover ?
Also any tips for follow up care?

Try this:
http://firstaid.webmd.com/food-poisoning-treatment

If you're still having troubles.

Personally, emesis makes me feel better when this happens. But that's the way my body reacts most often to illnesses

 

[thatgeekbronnie]

Why thank you! I'm actually feeling better today. I actually have an appetite and can keep fluids down.

Thanks for the link!