Among many other things, I get wieners from the local Church Of Christ's bi-weekly care package of groceries.

Though well-intentioned (blessed, even), the food in those boxes is usually of most mysterious origin, many of it with unknown brand-names (ARGO green beans, anyone?) Like, the stuff that the KROGER in Lima, Peru could not sell.

Anyway, this last batch of wieners was badly tainted with... something... God only knows what. Mad cow, salmonella, anthrax, something. The brand is called KAHN'S, but I daresay the rabbi missed this paticular batch... it's unholy.

I've stayed up the whole last night doing Regan O'Neill-style, hardcore projectile vomiting.

Right now, I'm weak, crosseyed and headachey from spewing-- about 20 times, no lie.

please-- send Max Von Sydow around, stat! Kinda hatin' life 'round about now.

Oh, Dave! You poor thing!

Hopefully, someplace in the house you have the weapons to fight this: ginger ale, saltines, and Jello. When you're ready, that is.

((((((((((Dave)))))))))))

Oh Dave, I hope you get well soon. I know that feeling all too well. I was knocked out for one week, got well, then came back again! Try to stay hydrated, drink Gatorade, ginger ale, and try to eat bland food - crackers, plain pasta, soup broth. Get well.

*OUTSCH* get well, soon, David!!

If /when you can keep anything down,activated charcoal tablets (at most drug stores) really help with pain and other associated food-poisoning miseries.

How awful! Bless you baby I wish I could make cool compresses for your weary brow.

Oh, Dave, I'm sorry. I bet you won't want weiners for a long time.

Actually....(this advice given to me by a friend who also happens to be a physician).....Coca Cola (no other brand) will settle your stomach. You are supposed to start out with 1/2 tsp of the stuff (it does not have to be flat, but it does have to be brand name Coke) and if you've kept that down after 15 minutes, try another half teaspoon. Gradually increase the amount.

Coke (brand) contains a phosphate that none of the other brands contain. This is what settles your stomach. It really works.

I remember my mom would give me 7-up - somewhat flat and warm. Her thinking was the beverage should be clear with no color. To me, just as long it is fizzy. Yes, small sips.

I rely upon homeopathic remedy Arsenicum Album - fixes food poisoning up in a jiffy!

I've never had food poisoning (knock wood) -- therefore all I am offering is my deepest sympathy. It must be over by now?!?!?

It is indeed.


Without going into too much detail, let me just say I am amazed at how "smart" one's body is: literally, the moment that the offending matter was exorcised from my tripes (and it took several hurls, believe-you-me) I felt instantly much better. Our subconscious functions have a "body wisdom" of their own.

Thanks for wishing me well, y'all, during that brief, miserable little moment.

It sounds like getting rid of the offender was the best remedy!

Glad to hear you are feeling better, Dave.

Yikes, Dave, I'm sorry I couldn't add my sympathy when you were sick.

I don't like hotdogs, as a matter of fact. I had heard of Kahn's brand long ago. The brand was once high end. Did you check the expiration date on the package before cooking them. That #1 step is the most important, sweetie. But even if the date had not expired, the product may not have been stored in consistent cold. Hot dogs, mayonnaise-based deli salads, chicken, luncheon meats are all notorious.

It''s too late NOW, but maybe you ought to be careful what you accept in those packages. Even if you don't, you ought to claim you have a compromised immune system and maybe your packages won't contain iffy risky items.

I totally D/C'd their care packages the next day. With no explanation why.

Glad you're feeling better!