Bad can of tomatoes, vomiting w/in 5 hrs, now 14 hrs later, still queezy & BIG head-ache. How long'til better?

Question

How long will these symptoms continue. I am able to keep toast down, but the tummy is still not happy & my head is about to explode with the typical light & sound ultra-sensitivity, blurred vision, etc. I haven't had a migrane in many months and this one's not responding to 5 mg of oxycodone + naproxin, I'm pretty sure its still the food poisoning response, and it will help me to get through it if I know how long I have to hang-in there. .(the "poor babys" & cyber hugs will help too :} )
Thanks, in advance, for your help.

And yes, I saved the can & its remaining contents for the FDA on Monday & no, it had no bulges, but it did have a strong "can" taste (which is why most of it remains) & I realize now that the little spurt of juice when I opened it probably wasn't just from falling & rolling around on the floor when I took it from the cupboard!

Answer 1

About 24 to 48 hours. Most symptoms preceding the initial vomiting and nausea is due to dehydration because your body is expelling the bacteria. Drink a lot of fluids. You'll be fine.

Answer 2

Sounds very SERIOUS, if I were you I would immediately go to the emergency room. Take the can and lid with you and get treatment ASAP! This is nothing to mess around with!


Symptoms of botulism include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth and muscle weakness that moves down the body. Eventually, paralysis can cause a person to stop breathing and die, unless supported by a ventilator. Botulism is fatal in about 8 percent of cases; most victims eventually recover after weeks to months of care.

Botulinum toxin is extremely potent. Even opening a contaminated can may expose consumers to the toxin if it is inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through the eye or breaks in the skin, health officials said.

Answer 3

Here is a treatment overview on food poisoning I found on yahoo health.

Treatment Overview
In most cases, the diarrhea and other symptoms of food poisoning go away in 2 to 3 days, and you do not need treatment.

All you have to do is manage symptoms, especially diarrhea, and avoid complications until the illness passes. In most cases, dehydration caused by diarrhea is the main complication.

However, it may take longer than 2 to 3 days until you feel normal and can eat more than bland foods. You may also continue to have soft stools.

The goal of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through vomiting and diarrhea. If dehydration is severe and cannot be managed at home, you may need treatment in the hospital, where fluids and electrolytes may be given to you by inserting a needle into your vein (intravenously).

To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips of a rehydration drink (such as Lytren, Rehydralyte, or Pedialyte). Try to drink a cup of water or rehydration drink for each large, loose stool you have. Sports drinks, soda pop, or fruit juices contain too much sugar and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea and should only be taken alternately with a rehydration drink. You can make your own rehydration drink.

When you feel well enough, begin eating mild, low-fat foods, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, or dry toast or crackers. This is called the BRAT diet. Avoid spicy foods, other fruits, alcohol, and coffee for 2 days and dairy products for 3 days after all symptoms have disappeared.

Medications that stop diarrhea (antidiarrheals) are usually not recommended for food poisoning and may make the infection worse by preventing toxins from being flushed from the body. Avoid them unless they are recommended by your health professional. Likewise, antibiotics usually are not given unless the food poisoning is severe or has spread from the intestines to other parts of the body. Pregnant women with listeriosis or toxoplasmosis may receive antibiotics


Good luck, hope you're feeling better real soon.

Answer 4

I think I would go to the hospital. Send the tomato company the bill. You need to confirm what you think is food poisoning now in case you just get sicker. It's the only way to point the finger at the company.

Answer 5

Usually 24-48 hours.

If your temperature climbs get thee to a doctor.

Answer 6

You have food poisoning. You must go to the doctor. You need to get medication to treat the cause. You are only trying to treat the symptoms. It probably won't go away by itself. Please, go to the doctor.

Answer 7

I would go see a doctor immediately if I were you.