readinmom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Up all last night with food poisoning. I looked up some natural treatments: strong tea, charcoal caps, and probiotics. I was on heavy antibiotics for bronchitis a few weeks ago so I know my immune system is weak. Any suggestions? I cannot miss work tomorrow because of state testing. I know logic says let it run its course, but I know some of you know how this feels...I want to curl into a ball until it goes away. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm sorry. Food poisoning is awful. :grouphug: Activated charcoal capsules really work for our family. That would be the first thing I would take, followed by lots of water throughout the day to flush out the toxins. Probiotics are always a good idea. Hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Water. Water. Water. I think of it as "flushing out my system", but really - you will feel better faster if you stay hydrated and water helps your digestive system clean itself out. Drink water everytime you trot to the bathroom (sorry!). Some folks like that electrolyte water, but I think you get just as much success from straight water. Eat a little if you can keep it down, but no sugary or fatty foods. BRAT helps around here - banana, rice, apple sauce, toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Avoid food that got you sick. Avoid anything that looks like food that got you sick. Avoid any food that sounds like the food that got you sick. As others have said stay hydrated and I just usually let nature take its course. Hope you are feeling better quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Yes, I have vowed never to eat solid food again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I would recommend lots of fluids, plenty of yogurt and rest as long as isn't wasn't the kind of sea-food food poisoning that needs antibiotics. Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Uh, fish tacos? Guess I should go in to urgent care after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Dh had severe food poisoning, in the hospital a week because we thought he had the flu and didn't go right in. Maybe go to urgent care and make sure you don't need antibiotics, if we had known earlier, the hospital ordeal could have been avoided.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Lea Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Activated Charcoal has worked well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks! The charcoal really does work! Looking into probiotics now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Whole Foods carries a Critical Care probiotics that has 50 billionty flora or whatever. It is expensive but it works. The person working in that area highly recommended it. Stay hydrated if you can. I hope testing goes quickly and you can rush home to rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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