Ugh.

[eee1313]

I feel like someone is punching their fist into my abdomen, grabbing all of my guts, and twisted as hard as possible. I'm going home at 2. (I had a random 3 hours of time from the day the Scientist went to the hospital, and I'm taking them, darnit!) I told my boss what was going on, and he said that if the abdominal cramping started today, it will most likely feel worse tomorrow. Awesome! I can't wait!

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[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I hope your boss is wrong and it's just something you ate working its way through.

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

Me, too. But I doubt it. :(

[spicedrum.livejournal.com]

I'd call Subway and ask if they get their eggs from the suppliers that have been recalled.

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

I also had eggs at my BFF's house when I went over for breakfast on Saturday. I should check to see if she and/or her boyfriend are sick. At least that would narrow down the culprit (if it even IS eggs, that is).

[aj.livejournal.com]

I hate food poisoning. Do yourself a favor and suck down liquids like a fiend, even if you don't want to. Dehydration on top of food poisoning SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKS. And totally necessitates a trip to walk-in care for an IV. I say this with much, MUCH authority.

(Feel better!)

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

Good to know. Last night I didn't eat much dinner, but was craving grapes. Afterwards, I wanted water. I should go get some water from the drinking fountain now. I know I haven't had enough liquids today -- I didn't even finish my morning coffee.

[aj.livejournal.com]

If you can, choke down some Gatorade at some point too. Even a few sips is good as electrolytes, etc. Also, seriously, SERIOUSLY up your fluid intake. I think the whole dehydration during food poisoning thing was the most MISERABLE I'd ever been in my entire life. And that includes the three times I've had the stomach flu. And been attacked by hornets.

Definitely take care of yourself and if you think you need to go to the doctor GO. Do not put it off, do not waffle, just get your ass in the car and go.

[spicedrum.livejournal.com]

Also, do NOT take Pepto or similar even though your stomach is killing you.

My friend Jeff had food poisoning once a couple years ago and took some, and he didn't understand why it was lasting so long when it'd been gone in a day or two when he'd had food poisoning before. His wife the microbiologist found out that he'd taken Pepto and gave him a lecture explained to him that when you have food poisoning, it's quite different than usual stomach issues and those medicines actually prolong the germ's life in your intestines.

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

Ick. Thanks for the heads-up on that one.

[spicedrum.livejournal.com]

Are you feeling any better today, Ms Ellen?


I just saw this and thought it might cheer you up:

http://burtonelfman.com/

[eee1313.livejournal.com]

I don't know what it is, but I'm intrigued.

And yes, I am feeling better. Not 100%, as I am strangely aware of my innards right now. But I'm much better. :D

[spicedrum.livejournal.com]

I think it's a cd box set they're going to release.