oh god food poisoning

[Heavencloud]

So on Friday night I had this Japanese food (chicken club wrap, figured it'd be safe)... Then, I spent that night puking my brains out (well like 8 times). Saturday I basically spent sleeping except for I went to a Muse concert that night, bad idea I know, but not gonna waste a $60 ticket. Today I still feel like shit (really gassy stomach, headache, whole body feels weak and tired) although I haven't thrown up at all since Friday night.

How long does it usually take for these other symptoms to go away normally? Spring quarter conveniently starts tomorrow so it's gonna be great sitting in Biology for 6 hours. I'm thinking about seeing a doctor but I'm sure they'd just tell me to drink water and rest, which I've been doing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, cause this shit sucks.

[aduidarnenye]

Oh god, food poisoning is the worst. I had it from a bad pizza once and was in hell. It took about three days for all the symptoms to go away, but I found I could survive on very light juice and bread.

I only felt bad if I tried to eat something my stomach disagreed with and would promptly throw it all up. Mostly I just laid down and suffered, but after three days I was perfectly fine.

I think you're screwed and you just have to wait it out. Suck it up, trooper!

[Klutz]

Drink Ginger Ale.

[Talus]

Have you seen a doctor? You haven't had any diarrhea? If you have bloody vomit, or blood in your stool, or have diarrhea for 3 days or more, you really should see your doctor.

Try checking out the Mayo Clinic site on food poisoning, there is some good information here:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-poisoning/DS00981

[Furtwangler]

At least you threw up so there won't be a possibility of any steel wool shards staying in you.

[Colenzo]

Drink sprite or ginger-ale, maybe eat some toast to get some energy back.

[Elesirdur]

If you're experiencing diarrhoea or a really upset stomach, try the BRAT diet. It's a low-fibre diet that will keep you from pooping much, if at all, for a few days. If you're not suffering from diarrhoea then don't just do the above, as you'll be seriously constipated in a few days.

If you're feeling week and tired, try Oral Rehydration Therapy to return the much-needed electrolytes (salt, sugar, and potassium) your body needs when it loses them to vomiting or excessive shitting. There's a simple recipe under the "Availability" heading on that wiki page I linked. It's cheaper than buying gatorade, and isn't made with HFCS.

As for how long it'll take to go away, probably 72 hours to 5 days. I suffered a bad bout of viral gastroenteritis about 2 years ago and it was nearly a week before I felt back to 100% normal. I only vomited the first night (woo, projectile vomiting in the toilet, who doesn't love splashback on your face?) but was seriously unwell for the next two days, and was pretty weak for the following 4 or 5.

If you still feel weak after getting some electrolytes into you tomorrow then go see a doctor and get some good rest. After 48 hours of simple food poisoning (ie. not a bacterial infection or something more long-lasting like viral gastroenteritis) you should be able to go to school or work. If your symptoms persist past 48 hours or get worst, then definitely seek medical attention.

Don't over do it on just water. Too much water on a very limited diet will slow your recovery process down. You need sugar, salt, and potassium to keep your blood chemistry working well to recover.

Here's hoping you feel well soon. Food poisoning sucks horribly, but at least /bg/ can keep you entertained.

PS: How was the Must concert? I missed the show in Vancouver earlier this week.

[archibaldcrane]

I had this last fall, got so weak I ended up going to the ER to get 3 liters of saline. $2835 medical bill after my insurance - just for saline. Awesome.

And now, right now as I type this, I think I have it again. Shit 3 times in the last hour, last of which was diarrhea, feel nauseous. I spent all day at an Easter potluck, eating the same fucking food as 10 other people.

Fuck me.

[Meph]

Mostly I just laid down and suffered, but after three days I was perfectly fine.

^

got it last monday, was fine by friday

[alt]

Guys I have a sharp pain in my chest, shortness of breath, and i may have no pulse. What should I do??? Halp.

Time may be a factor, so please post your replies quickly.

ps - i dont believe in doctors.

[Meph]

Guys I have a sharp pain in my chest, shortness of breath, and i may have no pulse. What should I do??? Halp.

Time may be a factor, so please post your replies quickly.

ps - i dont believe in doctors.

call your priest or local exorcist ofcourse

[Anomander]

Food poisoning is terrible. Got this once from Burger King, had bad mayo. To this day I will not touch mayo or Burger King. I think it took me 3-4 days before I felt normal.

[Arvin]

drinking ginger ale doesn't help a whole lot to be honest. you should be kept dehydrated with water and just relax. you will probably puke anything you drink or eat, but you should keep drinking water slowly.

[Stumblingdrunk]

you should be kept dehydrated with water .

Wut?

[Heavencloud]

If you're experiencing diarrhoea or a really upset stomach, try the BRAT diet. It's a low-fibre diet that will keep you from pooping much, if at all, for a few days. If you're not suffering from diarrhoea then don't just do the above, as you'll be seriously constipated in a few days.

If you're feeling week and tired, try Oral Rehydration Therapy to return the much-needed electrolytes (salt, sugar, and potassium) your body needs when it loses them to vomiting or excessive shitting. There's a simple recipe under the "Availability" heading on that wiki page I linked. It's cheaper than buying gatorade, and isn't made with HFCS.

As for how long it'll take to go away, probably 72 hours to 5 days. I suffered a bad bout of viral gastroenteritis about 2 years ago and it was nearly a week before I felt back to 100% normal. I only vomited the first night (woo, projectile vomiting in the toilet, who doesn't love splashback on your face?) but was seriously unwell for the next two days, and was pretty weak for the following 4 or 5.

If you still feel weak after getting some electrolytes into you tomorrow then go see a doctor and get some good rest. After 48 hours of simple food poisoning (ie. not a bacterial infection or something more long-lasting like viral gastroenteritis) you should be able to go to school or work. If your symptoms persist past 48 hours or get worst, then definitely seek medical attention.

Don't over do it on just water. Too much water on a very limited diet will slow your recovery process down. You need sugar, salt, and potassium to keep your blood chemistry working well to recover.

Here's hoping you feel well soon. Food poisoning sucks horribly, but at least /bg/ can keep you entertained.

PS: How was the Must concert? I missed the show in Vancouver earlier this week.

No blood in vomit nor diarrhea, which is a good sign I guess. Your third paragraph sounds exactly like what I have, tomorrow I'll drink Gatorade before I head out to class to hopefully keep my energy level up through the day. Who knows, maybe I'll feel better since it'll be the third day. I can hope, right?

Muse was great though, I had to sit down a couple times because of how tired/weak I was but it was still amazing. Easily the best concert I've been to, definitely a must see if/when they come through BC again for ya.

[oldoldman]

It's probably swine flu.

Symptoms including adding ugly jail bait to your avatar and signature.

[Stumblingdrunk]

i don't think its swine flu, his symptoms seem to be in the wrong size/color font. We're gonna need Vajra in here for confirmation

[Eggroll]

Sounds like you ingested some steel wool, I would sue the joint immediately if I were you.