Visual issues = Food Poisoning - I don't recommend it!

[supermum_ms]

Hey there guys and dolls,

ahhhhh yes, food poisoning isn't for the faint hearted, throw in the mobility, muscular spasms, weakness and oral issues and its a doozie situation that the faint hearted can only dream about lol do not be dumber than a dumb bunny and risk food poisoning........errr ever!

I've only ever experienced food poisoning once before, that was 30 years ago and i didn't cook it. I've had a policy of "if in doubt throw it out" ever since but for some reason, the left over tangy egg based mayo didn't get thrown out, even though i wondered if it would still be ok. Well in hind sight, it wasn't still ok! I'm not able to see well enough to read the use by date or best before, the double vision makes reading small text impossible to work out, so I usually get someone else to read it for me. This time i just didn't and a month older than its 'use by date' is not going to be still ok.

lesson number 100032 - If your eye sight makes reading use by dates or best before's impossible for you to see, always, always get someone else to read it for you!

Now if someone has any tricks or tips on how to deal with the painful cramping, that's still lingering even though I've finally stopped throwing up..................i'll be forever in your debt!

Cheers..........JJ

[essdipity]

JJ, sounds awful! Feel better soon.

ess

[summerluvr]

I've had food poisoning, but I think gastroenteritis whether it be bacterial or a stomach flu virus is all equally awful!

I've been hit multiple times this year with it. Thanks to my lowered immune system :(!

When you are past the initial phase and in the weak, dehydrated, need to start nourishing your body phase these are the foods I can deal with

Clear fluids. Smal sips, gingerale, watered down cranberry juice (I don't like apple), watered down gatorade, or vitamin water

Salty foods. Liptons chicken noodle. the noodles are pretty small and the broth is good, cup of soup (easy to make), saltines, and for me a few weird ones, Regular lays potato chips (seriously these helped me through chemo recover) and cup up noodles

Others - jello, applesauce, and bananas are pretty easy to eat.

Hope you feel better soon. I don't really eat leftovers past two days old.  Once got sick from old salsa, so anything opned I don't eat past one month old.

[maestro1959]

YIKES!  Food poisoning is a tough one.  I had it once, and vowed I would do whatever I could to never have it again.

I had herbal teas to settle my nausea.  I have been told eating yogurt will help with cramping, and to balance the chemistry of the stomach and colon.  It is bland enough that perhaps it will stay down better than some other foods.

I hope you feel better soon.

Most sincerely,
Beth

[supermum_ms]

Dennis your a peach!

So far, i'm not tolerating the 'small' bites of bland solids I've tried, too soon the rolling nausea starts up again and after about 1/2 an hour or so the cramps get to be too much but i'm not allowed to loose any more weight (!!) i've got to get something in me so i have to keep on trying. I've already added protein shakes twice daily to my diet because of the chewing/swallowing issues i've got but its made with milk, so it looks like i  can't even do that until this stops argh.

I think i'd probably be able to hold the food down now but the cramping went weird soon after this started, and thats not been fun, it feels like my stomach muscles are stuck (maybe spastic?) and they wont relax enough to let me straighten up, when i try its like i'm ripping my self apart.....ouchie ouch and i'll be sooooo so glad when that parts over!  

I'm going back to bed, hopefully sleep it away and tomorrow will be better!

Thanks........JJ

PS i think i'll ask DH to get something electrolyte-ish from the chemist and see if there is ready made broth over here, if not i'm going to have to try mashed potatoes again. Seriously though if you feel this crappy regardless, why dont they recommend eating chocolate by the bucket load, at least you'd be happy whilst your up chucking lol  

[Sailorsong]

I feel your pain as I have had food poisoning before as well (I was about 12 at the time).  


Rehydrate

Vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration because of the loss of body fluids. Replace fluids and electrolytes with commercial solutions, such as Pedialyte, Oralyte or Ceralyte, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoid sports drinks, including Gatorade, as these products do not provide the proper balance of electrolytes. When you can tolerate more fluids, begin drinking eight to 16 glasses of water, clear sodas or broth a day until your urine is clear and straw-colored.
Soothe Stomach Irritation

Try barley water or rice water to soothe inflammation in your stomach and intestines, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Two tsp. of apple cider vinegar in one cup of warm water may have an antibacterial effect, although no scientific studies have been conducted to support that theory. Probiotics may also help to restore the beneficial bacteria in your intestines after a bout of food poisoning. Do not give home remedies to a child unless instructed to do so by a health care provider.
Eat Lightly

When you can tolerate food, stick to small meals at first to avoid overloading your digestive system. Avoid dairy foods, as well as spicy and fatty foods, as they may cause irritation, says MayoClinic.com. Avoid other irritating substances as well, including caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Instead, choose bland foods, such as rice, applesauce, toast and bananas at first, then add vegetables, yogurt, and other fruits and starches. When you feel well enough, resume your regular diet.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/326991-home-remedies-for-stomach-cramps-food-poisoning/#ixzz2S0omI9MD
(From Livestrong web site)

I am also very careful about food. Since I have no one else around to read labels for me I make it a practice to throw out anything I can't remember when I bought it even if I can read the date and it is still suppose to be good. I do this because I have trouble with transposing numbers and I want to be sure I don't mess up. I also completely clean out my fridge every 3 months and throw everything out. I don't care if I know I just bought something in the fridge a day before. Since the food is out in the room for a while during the time I was cleaning the fridge I don't trust it to be still good.

Every 6 months I do the same thing for dry goods and caned items in my cupboard. I only keep a couple of weeks worth of these items on hand and have my computer remind me a week earlier so I use up most of the stuff before the clean out day arrives.

Dennis