Camp Freddie
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Hold on to your butt! Food poisoning is awful.
Listen to your body and don't 'force' yourself to eat or drink anything.
For drinking, a good plan is to use the 3rd world 'home made' version of oral rehydration mix. Mix 6 teaspoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt in 1 litre of water.
It's about the right mix to keep you well-hydrated, provide a bit of energy and stop any salt/electrolyte problems. Don't expect miracles, but it should might slightly improve your recovery.
Don't chug too much (2 litres should easily last you for a day of the shits, you won't get seriously dehydrated by one bout of food poisoning. A glass (250 ml, not a pint) taken 15 minutes after a vomiting session is about right.
Eating stuff that can easily be thrown up again is a good idea too (if the idea of eating doesn't make you feel nauseous). Being sick when there's nothing left in your stomach feels awful. Bannanas and yogurts are always good and won't make your throat feel like you've drunk gasoline if/when it comes back up again.
For meds, just take ibuprofen and/or paracetamol - unless you get advice from a real doctor.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and have never even played one on TV.
Listen to your body and don't 'force' yourself to eat or drink anything.
For drinking, a good plan is to use the 3rd world 'home made' version of oral rehydration mix. Mix 6 teaspoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt in 1 litre of water.
It's about the right mix to keep you well-hydrated, provide a bit of energy and stop any salt/electrolyte problems. Don't expect miracles, but it should might slightly improve your recovery.
Don't chug too much (2 litres should easily last you for a day of the shits, you won't get seriously dehydrated by one bout of food poisoning. A glass (250 ml, not a pint) taken 15 minutes after a vomiting session is about right.
Eating stuff that can easily be thrown up again is a good idea too (if the idea of eating doesn't make you feel nauseous). Being sick when there's nothing left in your stomach feels awful. Bannanas and yogurts are always good and won't make your throat feel like you've drunk gasoline if/when it comes back up again.
For meds, just take ibuprofen and/or paracetamol - unless you get advice from a real doctor.
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and have never even played one on TV.